The Livingston County sheriff’s office is seeking charges on two men from recent investigations involving a stolen vehicle in Livingston County, one for the alleged theft and one for hindering prosecution.
A domestic abuse investigation from August which took place in Utica has been completed. A report is being submitted to the prosecuting attorney for consideration of charges.
Deputy Sheriff/School Resource Officer Mike Lewis filed a report with this office of an alleged sale or distribution of an E-Cigarette on school property between 2 juveniles. Parent(s) have been contacted and the report is being submitted to the juvenile office while school officials will consider administrative action.
An investigation was started on the report of a stolen Chromebook computer. The theft may have happened in Chillicothe or on school property. The matter remains under investigation.
An investigation of reported trespassing just east of Chillicothe was started as a landowner was contacted by a neighbor who reported a known 3rd party had pulled up to the property and saw a person exit the vehicle and enter upon the private property. The investigation involved speaking with all persons and formal notification was given of any future trespassing.
The department completed a Dog Bite incident report when a sheriff’s employee was attempting to serve court process at a home. The employee was bitten but not injured. Contact has been made with the animal owner.
Deputy Sheriff/School Resource Officer Mike Lewis filed a report with this office regarding alleged improper communication from a young pre-teen juvenile to another young juvenile on school property. Parent(s) are aware of the situation, school officials are taking appropriate action, and the juvenile office explained due to the very young age there will be no juvenile court action. A hotline call was made to the Children’s Division.
Resource Officer Mike Lewis filed a report with our office on an alleged disturbing of the peace with a threat made to another student. The parent, juvenile office and Deputy Lewis met and an interview took place. The report is being submitted to the juvenile office and the school will review for consideration of administrative action.
The sheriff’s department began an investigation with the Chillicothe Police on a child sex offense where a young juvenile has allegedly been victimized multiple times and an older juvenile suspect has been identified. Juvenile authorities and parent(s) were notified and the suspect was placed in juvenile detention. Investigations continue with assistance from the Chillicothe PD and Juvenile Office.
Officers investigated a domestic disturbance northwest of Chillicothe. No arrests were made due to lack of probable cause.
The department began an investigation of property damage to a mailbox in the 17000 block of Liv 234. An unknown person used a beer bottle to damage the mailbox.
Authorities began an investigation of alleged trespassing, property damage, and attempted burglary at a residence in Utica. Potential suspect(s) have been identified and interviewed. Investigation continues.
The department began an investigation on juvenile(s) reportedly sending inappropriate images on social media. All parents and juveniles were contacted and spoken with. The juvenile officer has been notified and the situation is resolved at this time.
The office investigated a report of a dog bite to a man working in the area of Liv 210. The victim received treatment at the hospital and the animal owner was contacted. The dog has been confined for quarantine and the report sent to the health department.
The office completed a lengthy investigation of an online scam which allegedly involved a Livingston County resident. The local man allegedly participated by picking up money wired from fraudulent internet sales and keep some money then wiring other funds to people overseas. This has allegedly happened multiple times in Livingston County. The suspect was interviewed and additional evidence was collected. An incident report is being submitted to the prosecuting attorney for consideration of charge(s).
Arrests:
Several fugitives from the “Most Wanted” list have been apprehended.
John Michael Eads, 51, was arrested September 29 by authorities in Kansas City on the Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Violation of an Order of Protection-Adult. Mr. Eads posted bond and was released pending a court appearance in Livingston County.
David Edward Buesing, 29, was arrested October 02 by Independence Police on 2 Livingston County charges of alleged class A misdemeanor Non-Support violations. The Court requested bond be set at $5,700. Mr. Buesing will be extradited when Independence PD no longer has a hold on the suspect.
Tylee A. Wheelbarger, 35, Chillicothe was arrested by MSHP on October 06. Ms. Wheelbarger was arrested on a warrant for alleged Probation Violation on previous conviction for class C felony drug possession violation. Ms. Wheelbarger was transferred to DDCRJ as no bond was permitted by the court.
Gregory Allen Johnson, 40, was arrested October 09 by authorities in Indiana on a Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class D felony DWI-Aggravated Offender. Mr. Johnson will be extradited at the earliest opportunity.
A deputy stopped a speeding motorist on U.S. 36 for 92 in a 65. The driver, Darrian Chad Harral, 18, Chillicothe was placed under arrest for the excessive speed and driving without a valid driver’s license. Mr. Harral was processed at the LCSO and issued 2 citations and released pending a court appearance.
The department served a Livingston County arrest warrant on Beth Ann Johnson, 22, Hamilton when she surrendered to the LCSO after forgetting to pay or appear in Court on a seat belt violation. Ms. Johnson immediately posted bond and was released.
Citations:
An excessive speed citation was issued to a Raymore, MO driver for 81 in a 65 on U.S. 36 and Highway D.
A citation was issued to an Olathe Kansas driver for Failing to Display Plates on a Motor Vehicle. This was on U.S. 36 at the Grand River.
An excessive speed citation was issued to a New York driver for 81 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Liv 419.
A citation for failing to register a motor vehicle (expired April 2017 license) to a Lees Summit driver on U.S. 36.
An excessive speed citation was issued to an Illinois driver for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36.
An excessive speed citation was issued to a Kansas City driver for 90 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Highway C.
The department issued a speeding citation on October 5 to a Chillicothe High School Student for speeding 59 in a 35 on Liv 228 near U.S. 65. It should be noted that the department receives various complaints on the manner some drive to and from Chillicothe High School. Deputies and Troopers address this area with enforcement when time permits.
A deputy issued a Texas man 2 citations being for no driver’s license and excessive speed on U.S. 36 at Liv 403.
Additional Information:
The department and canine officer Zaki were called to assist the Chillicothe Police on a fugitive search after the stabbing incident. K-9 Zaki was searching in the general vicinity when the suspect surrendered to Chillicothe Police Department officers. It was not determined if the suspect gave up because of the K-9 or due to the number of officers in the area.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s department applied for reimbursement from the State of Missouri for $1,536.15 for extradition costs of returning Michaela Mathews to local custody from the State of Alabama. Most extradition costs of out of state arrests are reimbursed by the state and taxed to the defendant. Ms. Mathews was charged with alleged probation violation on an original conviction of class B felony drug violation and an alleged class D felony Delivery or Manufacture Imitation Controlled Substance.
The office received a check in the amount of $1,391.39 from the State of Missouri POST Commission to be added to the LCSO Law Enforcement Training Fund.
As of October 10th, the Livingston County Sheriff’s department had 13 detainees appear before Presiding Circuit Judge Thomas N. Chapman.
The department currently has 31 detainees (11 female) in the Daviess-Dekalb County Regional Jail.
