The following events occurred on December 20, 2024:

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Motor Vehicle Crash – Property Damage

At 12:33 PM, Deputies responded to the N6500 block of CTH N, in the Town of Washington, for a reported two vehicle crash without injuries.  The investigation found that Rudenko O. Phipps, 43, of Newport News, VA, was traveling northbound and began turning into a nearby parking lot.  George M. Ellis, 44, of Freeport, was traveling northbound behind Phipps and later collided with the trailer Phipps was hauling.   Phipps and Ellis advised they were both wearing their seatbelts and were uninjured.  Ellis’ vehicle sustained disabling damage, with no airbag deployment, and was towed from the scene.  Phipps’ vehicle sustained no damage, with no airbag deployment, and was driven from the scene.   

ATV Crash – Personal Injury

At 6:22 PM, Deputies, along with Albany EMS and Albany FD, responded to the 300 block of E. Main St., in the Village of Albany, for a reported ATV crash with injury.  The investigation found that Justin W. Hartwig, 39, of Albany, was traveling westbound when the ATV lost traction due to snow and ice on the road.  The ATV then slid into the eastbound lane, where it over turned.  The ATV sustained minor damage and was removed from the scene.   Hartwig was not wearing a helmet or eye protection and was later transported to the Hospital for further medical treatment.   

Warrant Arrest

At 7:41 PM, Deputies responded to the W4000 block of CTH W, in the Town of Exeter, where James M. Doyle, 38, was placed under arrest for an active Arrest Warrant through the Department of Corrections.  Doyle was later incarcerated at the Green County Jail pending court.  

Patrol Sergeant Derek Whitcomb #10

Green County Sheriff’s Office