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