Grant County Authorities release information on two accidents and an arrest incident

One Vehicle Crash in Township of Patch Grove 

On January 09, 2026, the Grant County Sheriff's Office Communication Center was notified of a one-vehicle crash on CTY P near Morgan Road, in Patch Grove Township. A passerby was traveling on CTY P when they observed a vehicle in the Eastbound lane that was on its roof. 

When deputies and first responders arrived on scene, they discovered a 1998 Jeep Grant Cherokee that was unoccupied, and the owner, Jason Dilley, 44, of rural Mount Hope, could not be located. The investigation later determined that Dilley had been traveling eastbound on CTY P when he lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle overturned and landed on its roof before skidding more than 80 feet and coming to a stop in the lane of travel. A drone was utilized in an attempt to locate the driver and any occupants, but no one was located. Dilley was eventually located the following day after the incident.  

As a result of the crash, Dilley was cited for: failure to maintain control of his vehicle, failure to report an accident, failure to maintain tires, possessing more than one driver's license, and failure to wear a seatbelt. 

The Grant County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by the Bloomington Fire Department, West Grant EMS, Bagley First Responders, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and B&M Towing of Bloomington. 

Two Vehicle Crash 

On January 10, 2026, at approximately 8:46 a.m., the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a two-vehicle crash on CTH O near the intersection of Beagle Lane, in Harrison Township. 

When deputies and first responders arrived on scene, they learned Landan Burbach, 18, of Platteville, was traveling east on CTH O, in a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, when he was negotiating a curve on a steep hill, with road conditions that were snow covered and slippery. Burbach was was traveling at very slow speeds, but due to the road conditions, he slid into the opposite lane of travel on a blind corner. 

As Burbach was attempting to get back into his lane of travel, Dennis Knautz, 58, of Darlington, was traveling west in his 2018 GMC Yukon. As Knautz made the corner, he encountered Burbach's vehicle. Knautz's Yukon stuck the rear of the Burbach's Cruze, causing disabling damage to both vehicles.  

No injuries were sustained in the crash, and all occupants were wearing safety belts.  

The Grant County Sheriff's Office was assisted on the scene by the Platteville Fire Department, Southwest Health EMS, Donnies Towing out of Dickeyville, and SOS Towing of Platteville.

Domestic incident in Muscoda results in two arrests 

On January 11, 2026, at approximately 8:18 p.m., the Grant County Sheriff's Office Communication Center was notified of an incident in the Village of Muscoda, where an individual was potentially stabbed. Grant County deputies, along with deputies from Iowa and Richland counties were also dispatched to the scene. 

Deputies located a 44 year old male at an address on Wisconsin Avenue, with a wound to his head and a significant cut to his left hand. The individual was treated on scene and ultimately transported to the Richland Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries by Muscoda EMS. 

During the investigation, it was discovered that a disagreement between roommates, led to his injuries. As a result, Suyuapa Ponce, 43, of Muscoda, and Juan Argenal-Arteaga, 33, from Muscoda, were arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail for Domestic Battery. The investigation continues and additional charges could be filed. 

The Grant County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by the Iowa County Sheriff's Office, Richland County Sheriff's Office, and Muscoda EMS.