Two vehicle injury crash Date 07/21/20 Address hwy 18, MONTFORT, WI 53569 On July 21, 2020 at approximately 6:30 am, Dan Lyman, 39 of Fitchburg, was westbound on HWY 18 driving a 2007 International Semi owned by C3 Logistics in Montfort. Elise Levin, 28 of Montfort, was southbound on CTH I driving her 2004 Honda Accord. Elise pulled out from the stop sign at the intersection in front of the semi. The semi struck the car. Elise was injured in the crash and was transported to the hospital for her injuries. Elise's vehicle sustained major damage and was towed from the scene by Haase Towing. Dan was not injured in the crash. Dan's semi sustained major front end damage and was towed from the scene by Doan's Towing. Elise was cited for failure to yield right of way from a stop sign. Assisting at the scene was Montfort Fire and EMS, Iowa County Sheriff Office, Haase Towing and Doan's Towing.CFS20-18035 One vehicle injury crash 07/26/20 CTH G, MONTFORT, WI 53569 On July26, 2020 at approximately 11:28 am, Breanna Mumm, 27 of Platteville, was driving her 2010 Nissan westbound on Snow Bottom RD in Wingville Township. Breanna came to the intersection of CTH G and did not notice the stop sign. Breanna did not stop at the intersection and drove through the intersection. Breanna crossed the road and went into a cornfield. Breanna and her 2 juvenile passengers and passenger Jerome Dyson, 32 of Platteville, were all transported by EMS to South West Health Center for various non-life threatening injuries. Breanna was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign. Assisting at the scene was Montfort Fire and EMS, Fennimore EMS and Haase Towing. CFS20-18110 Motorcycle Crash 07/26/20 WOOD RD, FENNIMORE, WI 53809 On July 26, 2020 at approximately 11:30 pm, Rob Janssen, 49 of Lancaster, was driving his 2001 Harley Davidson westbound on Wood Road in Fennimore Township. Rob crested a hill going too fast going into a curve. Rob lost control of his motorcycle and laid it down. Rob got a ride from someone at the scene and didn't report the crash until the next morning. Rob had some minor injuries and refused EMS. Rob was cited for failure to report a crash, hit and run, non-registration and too fast for conditions.

Date Issued:   Time Issued:   Type of Incident: TRAFFIC CRASH WITH INJURIES Date: 07/23/2020  Time: 11:43 A.M. Location:  DERINDA ROAD ¾ OF A MILE SOUTH OF HANOVER ROAD (RURAL ELIZABETH)     Persons Involved Name Address Age THOMAS W. RYAN MADISON, WI 74                    Arrests Name Address Age Charges                                                             Narrative At about 11:43 a.m. on 07/24/2020, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a report of a traffic crash on Derinda Road ¾ of a mile south of Hanover Road in rural Elizabeth.  The driver of the vehicle, identified as Thomas W. Ryan of Madison, WI was traveling south on Derinda Road on his motorcycle.  As Ryan maneuvered a curve in the roadway, Ryan lost control on some gravel that was in the roadway.  Ryan went off of the roadway into a driveway where the motorcycle went onto its side and slid off of the driveway.  Ryan was tra

CFS20-17002 Date 07/16/20 ONE VEHICLE CRASH WITH MINOR DAMAGE Address HWY 18 / OAK RD, FENNIMORE, WI 53809 On July 16, 2020, at approximately 7:55 A.M., Jessica Kricke (22 of Fennimore), was driving her 2009 Lincoln MKZ wes on Hwy 18 in Mt. Ida Township, when she swerved to avoid an animal in the road and drove into the north ditch. Kricke drove over several large rocks in the ditch, which caused damage to the undercarriage of her vehicle. Collision Specialists responded and removed the vehicle from the ditch. Kricke was wearing her seat belt and wasn't injured in the crash. No charges will be filed in this matter. CFS20-17036 07/16/20 Attempt to locate suspicious vehicle Pine Grove Road / Whig Rd, PLATTEVILLE, WI 53818 On July 16, 2020 at approximately 2:00 PM a juvenile female was jogging on Pine Grove Road near the intersection of Whig Road, Platteville Township. A unidentified middle aged white male with brown hair driving a newer bright red mid-size pickup truck with matching topper (Possible Toyota Tacoma) stopped near the juvenile. The male told the juvenile that he was diabetic and needed directions to the nearest hospital. The male asked the juvenile to get in the vehicle and help him. The juvenile was able to flee and report the incident to the Grant County Sheriff's Office. A similar incident was reported on July 15, 2020 near the Village of Dickeyville however the witness was unable to provide any identifying characteristics of the individual or the vehicle. The Grant County Sheriff's Office would like to make residents aware of these two separate incidents and contact law enforcement if they have any information that would help with identifying this individual

One vehicle crash 06/28/20 HWY 61, POTOSI On Sunday 28 June 2020 at approximately 6:17 pm, Nolan A. Lamantia (16) of Lancaster was driving a 2007 maroon Chevrolet Impala north on USH 61 when he fell asleep just north of Kelly Lane. Lamantia's vehicle crossed the center line, crashed into the guardrail face and then came to a rest on the right shoulder. Neither Lamantia nor his minor passenger were injured in the crash. The vehicle was sustained heavy damage and was removed from the scene by Bennett's Towing of Lancaster. Lamantia was cited for inattentive driving.

CFS # CFS20-13625 Date 06/12/20 Two vehicle crash Hwy 80 & St. Rose Rd. Subjects Involved: Driver: Hope Cassell Freeport IL (23-) Driver: Jerry Ambs Cuba City WI (36) Passenger: Stephanie Ambs Cuba City WI (31) Vehicles Involved: Cassell was driving a 2009 Hyundai Ambs was driving a 2018 Chevy Silverado Address HWY 80, CUBA CITY, WI 53807 On Friday, June 12, 2020 at 5:43 P.M. the Grant County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Hwy 80 at St. Rose Road in Smelser Township for a two vehicle crash with entrapment. Cuba City Fire & Rescue squads were dispatched. Cassell had been traveling west on St. Rose Road when  she failed to stop at the intersection of Hwy 80 & St. Rose Road. Cassell collided with Ambs on Hwy 80 at the intersection. Jerry Ambs and his  passenger, Stephanie were transported to a hospital by a private vehicle. Cassell refused transport.  Cassell was cited for Failure to stop at a  Stop Sign. The vehicles were removed by Guys Truck & Tractor. Both vehicles received heavy damage airbags were deployed in both vehicles. The Grant County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Cuba City Fire & Rescue. CFS20-13651 06/12/20 Motorcycle Crash with Injury CTY P / WILLIS LN, BAGLEY, WI On June 12th at approximately 9:30pm, the Sheriff's Office was notified of a motorcycle crash on County Highway P south of Willis Lane in Wyalusing Township. After investigation and speaking with witnesses, it was determined that Craig Homuth, age 54 of Bagley, was operating his 2011 Harley Davidson southbound on County P. Homuth failed to negotiate a left-hand corner and his motorcycle entered the gravel shoulder on the right side of the road. Homuth then lost control of the motorcycle and was thrown from the bike. The motorcycle overturned an unknown amount of times and went airborne over a fence before coming to a rest in a field approximately 75 yards from the roadway. A motorist who had been traveling behind Homuth stopped to check on his condition and call 911. Homuth was not wearing a helmet and sustained serious injuries. Homuth was transported via ambulance to Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie Du Chien and was later airlifted to a Madison hospital. The Bagley Fire Department, Bagley First Responders, West Grant EMS, and B&M Towing assisted at the scene. Homuth is tentatively being cited for Failure to Keep a Vehicle Under Control and the crash remains under investigation.  

Vehicle Moving over for Squad Car Strikes Traffic Sign Address HWY 133 / JOHNSON ST, BOSCOBEL, WI 53805 On June 5, 2020 at approximately 10:38 pm, Deputies were responding to a report of a physical domestic disturbance. A Deputy was westbound on Highway 133 near Johnson Street in the Township of Boscobel driving with emergency lights and siren activated. The Deputy was approaching a pickup truck also westbound on Highway 133. The truck began to slow down and move to the shoulder of the road as the squad car got closer. The truck then entered the ditch on the right side of the road, struck a metal traffic sign post, exited the ditch, and came to a rest on the shoulder of the road. The Deputy who witnessed the crash stopped to check on this driver, while other deputies continued to the domestic disturbance. After investigation, it was found that Rocky Foust, age 53 of Muscoda, was operating his 2000 Chevy S10 on Highway 133. Foust stated he observed the squad car approaching and was attempting to move to the side of the road but he got over too far and entered the ditch. Foust was wearing his seatbelt and was uninjured in the crash. The truck received minor damage and was driven from the scene. 

Two Vehicle AccidentOn May 28, 2020 at approximately 12:00 PM Callie Waterman, age 21 of Fennimore, was traveling North on Highway 61 near the intersection of Indian Creek Road in her 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. Waterman was following a pick-up truck pulling a trailer. Behind Waterman was a 2019 Kenworth tanker truck driven by Brandon Lewis, age 31 of Coggon, IA. The truck was owned by Valley Environmental Services of Newton, IA. Grant County was experiencing severe thunderstorms and visibility was restricted. The truck pulling the trailer slammed on its brakes causing a chain reaction for the following vehicles. Waterman was able to avoid colliding with the trailer but Lewis struck Waterman's vehicle causing moderate damage. All parties were wearing safety belts. All vehicles were driven away from the scene by the operators. The Grant County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by the Dickeyville Police Department. CFS20-12198 05/29/20 Motorcycle Crashes and Hits Guardrail CTY A, LANCASTER, WI 53813 On 5-29-20, at around 6:05 pm, Tyler Ernst, age 21 of Cuba City, was traveling west on CTY A near Frederick Lane, east of Lancaster, when he lost control of his 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle.  He struck the guardrail and was ejected from the motorcycle.  He sustained an ankle injury and was transported to Grant Regional Health Center.  Assisting the Sheriff's Office was Lancaster Fire and Lancaster EMS.  Ernst was cited for not having a motorcyle license.  CFS20-12365 05/30/20 Motorcycle Crash with Injury SANDY HOOK RD, HAZEL GREEN, WI On Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 6:43 pm the Grant County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a motorcycle accident on Sandy Hook Road in Jamestown Township. Justin Schemmel, age 39 of Dubuque, IA was traveling east on Sandy Hook Road while negotiating curves at a high rate of speed he lost control. Schemmel drove off the right shoulder (south side) on the roadway. Schemmel's 2001 Harley Davidson was off the roadway for approximately 57 feet before crashing.  Schemmel was ejected off the bike and came to a rest in the roadway. Schemmel was not wearing a helmet. The bike received heavy damage. The bike was removed by Guy's Towing. The Grant County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Jamestown 1st responders & Fire and Dickeyville Rescue. Schemmel was transported to Mercy Hospital in Dubuque and then Airlifted to Iowa City for his injuries. The crash remains under investigation. 

One vehicle rollover crash Date 05/18/20 Address CTY P / WILLIS LN, BAGLEY, WI 53801 On May 18, 2020, at 5:24 p.m. the Grant County Sheriff's Office responded to CTY P near Willis Lane in Wyalusing Township for a one vehicle rollover crash. The investigation showed the driver, Donna McIntyre, age 23  of Bagley, was traveling north on CTY P when she lost control of a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban after swerving to miss a deer. The vehicle entered the ditch, came back onto the roadway and then overturned before coming to rest on it's top. Donna McIntyre was treated for minor injuries at the crash scene. Andrew Reynolds,  age  27  of Bagley,  was a passenger in the vehicle along with a 1 year old child. Neither Reynolds or the child were injured. Donna McIntyre was charged with Operating while Intoxicated 2nd Offense with a passenger under 16 years of age, Fail to Install Ignition Interlock Device and Operate without a Valid Drivers License.  Assisting at the crash scene was the Bagley First Responders, West Grant EMS and Bloomington Fire Department. **Persons arrested by the Grant County Sheriff's Office are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. An arrest is only an indication that probable cause exists to bring formal charges.** The names of victims and witnesses to a crime have been withheld in accordance with §950.04. CFS20-11206 05/18/20 Traffic stop results in multiple charges EAGLE PT RD, HAZEL GREEN, WI 53811 On May 18, 2020, at 10:30 p.m. a deputy from the Grant County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on Eagle Point Road near O'Leary's Lake Recreational Area. As a result of the stop, Jessie Bailey, 37, of Haynesville, Louisiana, was arrested for Operating with a Restricted Controlled Substance - 4th Offense. As a result of assistance by K9 Sam, of the Cuba City Police Department, Jessie Bailey is also being charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of MDMA (Ecstasy), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bailey was transported to the Grant County Jail where he is being held for an initial court appearance. Cuba City Police Department and Kieler Service Center assisted at the scene. **Persons arrested by the Grant County Sheriff's Office are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. An arrest is only an indication that probable cause exists to bring formal charges.** The names of victims and witnesses to a crime have been withheld in accordance with §950.04.

One Vehicle Crash with Injury Address CANNON RD / BUCKWHEAT RIDGE RD, LANCASTER, WI 53813 At 11:35 p.m. on May 13, 2020, the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a one vehicle crash on Cannon Road near Buckwheat Ridge Road in Ellenboro Township. The investigation shows a 2018 GMC Sierra was being operated by Richard Martin, 58, of Lancaster. As Martin was traveling north on Cannon Road, he crested a hill and failed to negotiate a curve. Martin's vehicle left the roadway and struck a large culvert. The investigation shows Martin was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Martin was transported to Grant Regional Health Center by Lancaster EMS with serious injuries. Assisting the Sheriff's office at the crash scene was the Lancaster Fire Department, Lancaster EMS and Bennett's Towing of Lancaster. The crash remains under investigation, however speed and alcohol may be factors in the crash. 

Suspicious Driving Results in OWI 7th Address CTY C, WOODMAN, WI 53827 On April 29, 2020, at around 6:45 pm, two deputies observed a vehicle and acting suspicious.  A registration check showed the owner was suspended in Wisconsin.  The driver, Edward Lund, age 59 Janesville, was found to be intoxicated.  He refused to exit his vehicle and attempted to drive away.  He also resisted arrest, and was ultimately taken into custody.  He had 6 prior OWI offenses, and one OWI pending from Rock County.  Additional charges include Resisting Arrest of Felony Bail Jumping.  Assisting the Sheriff's Office was Terry's Tire of Boscobel. **Persons arrested by the Grant County Sheriff's Office are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. An arrest is only an indication that probable cause exists to bring formal charges.** The names of victims and witnesses to a crime have been withheld in accordance with §950.04. CFS20-10055 05/02/20 UTV vs M/C crash w/injuries CTH A, Platteville, WI 53818 On May 2, 2020 at approximately 1:45 pm, Nelson Mitchell, age 39 of Dodgeville, WI, was traveling west bound on County A in Lima Township, operating his 2011 Honda motorcyle. Mitchell was traveling behind two atv/'utv's one operated by Valerie Honshel, age 65 of Platteville. Honshel, who was operating her 2016 Polaris UTV, was also westbound on County A.  ÀHonshel indicated a left turn, as well as the second ATV, by using hand signals. Mitchell thought they were waving him around, so he began to pass as Honshel turned left. Honshel turned left and Mitchell struck the UTV, roling both vehicles. There was a no passing zone where the crash had occurred.  Assisting at the scene was the Southwest Health Rescue Squad units. Both operators received non-life threatening injuries. The motorcylce was towed by Haase's towing and the UTV was removed by the owner. The crash remains under investigation.