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On Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 at approximately 6:52 PM the Sauk County dispatch center was notified of a traffic crash near the address of E7043 D & W Road in the township of Winfield. The reporting party stated there was a vehicle in the ditch which appeared to have struck a tree. 

Sauk County Sheriff Deputies arrived on scene and located a 2000 Subaru Legacy with front end damage and air bag deployment. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Joshawa N. Bayless, age 35 of LaValle. During contact with deputies Bayless exhibited signs of impairment. As a result of the investigation into the crash Bayless was arrested for operating while intoxicated, 3rd offense. He was also charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia along with receiving numerous traffic citations. Bayless was transported from the scene to the Sauk County Jail.

Chip Meister

Sauk County Sheriff