On November 9, 2024, at approximately 09:52, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a vehicle in the ditch on C Avenue near 60th Street, approximately two miles southeast of Arlington. After further investigation, it was determined that Larry Dean Boyd, age 59 of Potosi, WI, was operating a Blue 1994 Ford Mustang south bound when he lost control and entered the east side ditch. No injuries were reported. The Ford sustained approximately $1000 in damage. Boyd was also found to be under the influence of alcohol. Boyd was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor) and Failure to Maintain Control (Simple Misdemeanor). Boyd was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he awaits an initial appearance from a Magistrate Judge.
On November 12th, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m. a Fayette County Deputy was notified of an accident near the 29,000 block of Lincoln Road from a concerned citizen who had passed by. Upon arrival an investigation was initiated as it had been discovered two separate vehicles had hit black cows. Upon conducting the investigation, it was discovered that Lonny Lindenbaum age, 54 of West Union was traveling southbound on Lincoln when he struck the first cow, disabling his 2025 Jeep Compass, which sustained severe damage. Nicholas Buchheit, age 27 of Fort Atkinson reported that when he passed by, he saw Mr. Lindenbaum and shortly after struck a separate black cow, which was in the roadway with his 2005 Chevrolet K250. The owner of the cattle, Ray Steffens of West Union, was notified of the loose cattle and identified the two that had been struck as his property upon his arrival. The accidents caused an estimated $35,000.00 in damages. This incident remains under investigation.
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