All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The following incidents occurred on Sunday, February 23, 2020:
OWI Arrest:
At approximately 5:33 a.m., Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for Speeding in the N3500 block of STH 69 in the Town of Monroe. Investigation resulted in the driver, Elvis J. Abduli, 24, Winslow, IL, being arrested for Operate While under the Influence (drugs) – 1st Offense. Abduli was cited for Possession of Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of THC, and Speeding. Abduli was released pending a mandatory court appearance.
Motor Vehicle Crash:
At approximately 7:32 a.m., Deputies and the Monticello Fire Department, responded to the 700 block of E Lake Ave in the Village of Monticello for a report of a single vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that James C. Holz, 53, Monticello, WI, was traveling on E Lake Ave when he lost control of his vehicle, which struck several mailboxes. The vehicle then entered the ditch where it came to a rest. Holz reported that he was not injured and that he was wearing his seatbelt. The vehicle sustained functional damage and the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was removed from the ditch by a tow truck. The vehicle was then driven from the scene.
Source: Green County Sheriff News Release