The Following Events Occurred on July 19, 2022:
All person’s arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Motor Vehicle Crash – Property Damage
At 11:33 am, Deputies Responded to the area of Golf Course Road at Cottage Road in Decatur Township for a motor vehicle crash with no injuries reported. Investigation found that Thomas F. Gempeler, 56 of Monroe, was backing a Green County Highway Department truck attempting to create a larger work zone near the intersection where they were laying down seal coat. He was backing up the Highway Department to get farther away from the paving unit that was coming towards him. The vehicle behind him was operated by Kourtney Pipenger, 27, of Orfordville, Wisconsin, and was not able to back up further due to another unknown vehicle behind her. The highway department backed into the front of Kourtney's vehicle causing moderate front end damage. There was no airbag deployment in either vehicle and both vehicles were driven from the scene. Both subjects reported wearing seatbelts. The highway department vehicle sustained minor damage.
Traffic Crime – Arrest
At 6:01 pm, Deputies stopped Keenan T Parker Needham, M/B 19, of Middleton, was stopped and cited for speeding, Operating after Revocation 2nd offense, and Possession of 25g or Less of THC on STH 59 near Oliver road in Albany Township. A valid driver drove from the scene.
Operate while Intoxicated – First Offense
At 2:04 am on July 20, 2022 Deputies located a vehicle with its hazard light on in the W4100 block of STH 11/81 in Jefferson Township. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Melissa S. Snudden, 50 of South Beloit, IL for first offense Operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. She was turned over to the jail awaiting release to a responsible party.
Patrol Sgt. B. Gempeler #7
Green County Sheriff’s Office
