The following events occurred on January 18, 2023:
All person’s arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
WARRANT ARREST:
At 10:34 a.m., Deputies responded to the 2800 block of 6th Street, in the City of Monroe. Investigation resulted in Shawn M. Ryan, 40 of Elizabeth was arrested on a warrant through Probation and Parole. Ryan was incarcerated at the Green County Jail.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH-INJURY:
At 6:29 p.m., Deputies responded to the W8000 block of County Highway P, in the Town of Cadiz, for a single vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that a vehicle operated by Gary A. Schwartz, 67 of Winslow was traveling westbound. The vehicle then entered the north ditch and collided with a road sign. The vehicle continued traveling west and collided with a tree.
Schwartz sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Schwartz reported wearing his seatbelt, and the vehicle airbags deployed. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH/OWI:
At 9:12 p.m., Deputies responded to the intersection of State Highway 59 and Broughton Road, in the Town of Albany for the report of a single vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that a vehicle operated by Erik C. Melaas, 23 of Albany was traveling west bound on State Highway 59 when he lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle then entered the ditch and collided with a stop sign. Melaas reported no injuries, was wearing his seatbelt and the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle sustained functional damage and was left on scene.
Investigation resulted in Melaas being arrested for Operating While Under the Influence (1st-Alcohol). Melaas was cited for Operating with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration and Failure to maintain control of his vehicle. Melaas was jailed pending release to a responsible party.
Patrol Sgt. S. Maresch #7
Green County Sheriff’s Office