Green County Pulse

Category: Public Safety

  • Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/24/2025

    Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/24/2025

    The following events occurred on January 24, 2025:

    All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

    MVC – Personal Injury:
    At 8:29 AM, Deputies responded to the W9400 block of White Oak Road, in the Town of Adams, for a two-vehicle crash. Harlan A. Flannery, 65 of Argyle, was traveling eastbound when he reportedly could not see out his windshield. Flannery’s vehicle then collided with a westbound vehicle operated by Cheryl L. Vonarx, 62 of Argyle. 

    Flannery reported wearing his seatbelt and was uninjured.  There was no airbag deployment. Flannery’s vehicle sustained functional damage and was driven from the scene. Vonarx reported wearing her seatbelt but sustained minor injuries.  There was no airbag deployment. Vonarx’s vehicle sustained functional damage and was driven from the scene.

    Probation Violation/Arrest:
    At 10:07 AM, Deputies responded to the Probation & Parole office, 2841 6th St, to take custody of Adrian M. Heydn, 32, of Brodhead, for a violation.  Haydn was transported to the Green County Jail and was turned over to the jail staff.

    Patrol Sgt. D. Jackson #7
    Green County Sheriff’s Office

  • Update – Town of Jordan – Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality – January 17, 2025

    Update – Town of Jordan – Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality – January 17, 2025

    The following is an update of Town of Jordan – Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality – January 17, 2025.

    The driver of the eastbound car was identified as Rita Buchholz 71, of Benton.  The passenger of the eastbound car was identified as Mckenzi Gabel, 33, of Mineral Point.  Gabel was pronounced deceased at UW-Hospital.  The 16 year old male from Monroe that was driving the westbound car was cited by deputies following the crash. Citations were issued for failure to yield while making a left turn and inattentive driving.   The 16 year old was released with a non-mandatory court appearance.  

    The crash remains under investigation at this time. 

    Sheriff Cody Kanable 

  • Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/21/2025

    Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/21/2025

    The following events occurred on January 21, 2025:

    All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

    MVC – Personal Injury:
    At 11:24 AM, deputies along with Browntown FD and Green County EMS responded to a two vehicle crash with possible injuries in the N2300 block of Ullom Road, in the Town of Cadiz.  Elijah D West, 20, Browntown, was stopped on the roadway when a northbound vehicle operated by Laura J Zeal, 68, Juda, collided with the stopped vehicle.  Zeal reported wearing her seatbelt and was uninjured.  Her vehicle had multiple airbag deployments.  Zeal’s passenger, Debra J Smothers, 69, Janesville, reported wearing her seatbelt and suffered suspected minor injuries.  Zeal’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.

    West also reported wearing his seatbelt and was uninjured.  There was no airbag deployment. West’s vehicle sustained functional damage and was driven from the scene.  West was cited for Improper Parking/Standing of Vehicle, and was released pending a non-mandatory court date.

    OWI:
    At 11:52 PM, deputies stopped a vehicle for a defective headlamp in the W3200 block of CTH C, Town of Albany.  Bryce P Eichelkraut, 24, Monticello, was arrested for OWI 1st Offense – Alcohol.  He was cited for OWI 1st and Operating a Motor Vehicle w/Defective Headlamp, and was released to a responsible party pending a court appearance. 

    Patrol Sgt. D. Jackson #7
    Green County Sheriff’s Office

  • Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/20/2025

    Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/20/2025

    The following events occurred on January 20, 2025:

    All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

    OWI: 
    At 10:15 PM, Deputies and Brodhead PD responded to a vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway, causing a traffic hazard, in the N600 block of CTH G, Town of Spring Grove.  After an investigation, Nichole R Tobler, 31, Davis, IL, was arrested for OWI 1st offense – alcohol.  She was cited for OWI 1st and Operating Left of Center.  She was released to a responsible party pending a court date.

    Patrol Sgt. D. Jackson #7
    Green County Sheriff’s Office

  • Update – Town of Jefferson – Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality – January 20, 2025

    Update – Town of Jefferson – Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality – January 20, 2025

    The following is an update of Town of Jefferson – Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality – January 20, 2025.

    The semi unit operator was identified as Richard Waters 66, of Waukee, IA.  Waters was not injured during the crash.  The operator of the northbound pickup truck was identified as Randall Whitney, 84 of rural Juda.  Whitney was pronounced deceased at SSM – Monroe Hospital.  

    The crash remains under investigation at this time. 

    Sheriff Cody Kanable