The following events occurred on January 24, 2023:
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH-INJURY:
At 9:02 a.m., Deputies along with Green County EMS and Monroe Rural Fire Department responded to the N4100 block of State Highway 69, in the Town of Monroe for a single vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that a vehicle operated by James R. Beer, 76 of Monroe was traveling southbound. Beer exited the roadway and collided with multiple trees. Beer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital. Beer reported wearing his seatbelt, and the airbags deployed. Beer’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.
DOMESTIC ABUSE:
At 1:30 p.m., Deputies responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Highland Ave, in the Village of Monticello for the report of a disturbance. Investigation resulted in Michael A. Smiley, 37 of Monticello being arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Intimidation of a Victim both domestic related. Smiley was incarcerated at the Green County Jail pending court.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH-INJURY:
At 4:42 p.m., Deputies along with Green County EMS and Monroe Rural Fire Department responded to the N2100 block of County Highway K, in the Town of Clarno for a single vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that a vehicle operated by Gladys G. Laube, 87 of Monroe was traveling northbound when she lost control of her vehicle. The vehicle exited the roadway to the west and collided with a mailbox and then a power pole. Gladys reported no injuries and was wearing her seatbelt, and the airbags did deploy. Gladys passenger, Paul D. Laube, 92 of Monroe reported non-life-threatening injuries, and was wearing his seatbelt. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.
A second vehicle, operated by Lisa M. Vavra, 43 of Juda collided with debris from Laube’s vehicle. Vavra reported no injuries, was wearing her seatbelt, and the airbags did not deploy. Vavra’s vehicle sustained functional damage and was driven from the scene.
Patrol Sgt. S. Maresch #7
Green County Sheriff’s Office