Chillicothe Police Department officers responded late Monday afternoon to a report of alleged property damage in the 100 block of Herriman and learned a suspect had fled the scene. Police said a Livingston County deputy located the suspects’ vehicle and attempted to stop it, however, the suspect failed to yield to the Deputy for a […]
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Livingston County Sheriff’s Department completes investigation
Among recent reports from the Livingston County Sheriff, officers learned on September 12th that a chainsaw stolen in 2018 was located in Grundy County. Livingston County officials are working with Grundy County authorities in collecting additional information about this case. The sheriff reported Grundy County authorities have arrested 23-year-old Tristan Marie Greer on a Livingston […]
Man with handgun in waistband attempting to shoplift flees scene in Chillicothe
Chillicothe Assistant Police Chief Rick Sampsel reports the department received a report early Sunday of a subject attempting to steal in the 1000 block of Graves Street. Sampsel said, upon an employee making contact with the subject, a handgun was observed in the suspect’s waistband. The person then fled from the scene on foot, however, a search […]
Livingston County authorities arrest man found hiding in clothes dryer
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department officers were dispatched to Utica on Tuesday afternoon conducting a fugitive investigation that ended with the arrest of a man that the sheriff says was found, attempting to hide, inside a clothes dryer. Thirty-five-year-old Dustin Lee Ritchie was arrested on a Livingston County warrant for alleged trespassing in the first degree. Sheriff […]
Livingston County authorities continue investigation into stolen vehicle
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the investigation continues into a report his office received from a satellite service on Monday that a stolen vehicle from Minnesota was in the northwest part of Livingston County. The vehicle is described as a blue 2019 Dodge Charger that was pinged in the Sampsel area at one time. […]
KC man who led authorities on pursuit in with 3 children in car pleads “Not Guilty”
A Kansas City man facing felony charges stemming from what the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office called a pursuit that reached dangerous speeds pleaded not guilty in Division One of Clinton County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Kenneth Sneed has been charged with first degree endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk, first offense, no […]
Authorities rescue family of 7 near Lock Springs
First responders from Lock Springs and Jamesport worked with the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office to rescue a family from floodwaters north of Lock Springs Thursday night. A representative from the sheriff’s office reports the creek near Highway 190 and Route V flooded, and a vehicle drove into floodwaters at the railroad bridge. The mother, father, […]
Trenton man arrested after pickup hits parked car pushing it 80-feet
A Trenton man is facing state charges following his arrest by police this weekend for his alleged involvement when a pickup hit a parked car in the northeast part of Trenton. Forty-nine-year-old Mark William Trump, with an address of 2215 Hunter Road, has been charged in Grundy County with two felonies including property damage in […]
Three of five teens arrested for ransacking motor vehicles in Cameron face charges
Cameron Police today provided an update on five young people arrested for their alleged involvement in “going through motor vehicles.” The Cameron Police Department has sent probable cause statements to the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutor Brandi McClain has charged three St. Joseph youths of adult age with a misdemeanor of tampering with a motor […]
Authorities arrest Trenton man, extradite two back to Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton resident on drug-related charges and the extradition of two other individuals on probation violations in the last few days. Sean Philip Biller was arrested Tuesday and has been charged with the felonies of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of […]
Trenton man attempts to take his life at Charlie Dye Bridge
Grundy County Coroner Dewayne Slater has confirmed the death of a Trenton man who attempted to take his own life outside of the Trenton city limits on Friday, August 16, 2019. Slater says Tim Demsich was transported from the Charlie Dye Bridge to a Kansas City hospital before he died later in the day. Authorities […]
Investigation by authorities reveals cause of death for Chillicothe man who committed suicide
A farmer and former Chillicothe school board member sentenced to 122 months in federal prison Friday for a 142 million dollar grain fraud scheme has died. Officers were sent to conduct a well-being check and upon arrival, Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples and Livingston County Coroner Scott Lindley report Randy Constant was found deceased inside […]
Livingston County authorities run into difficulties serving eviction notice
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a deputy made multiple attempts to serve an eviction notice Saturday. Someone at the home allegedly lied to the deputy and said the person to be served was at work. The sheriff’s office checked with the employer and determined the employee had not been to work for days. Cox […]
Livingston County authorities arrest armed man in Chula
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox says a person reported as acting unusual, threatening others, and armed with two large knives outside of a residence in Chula Tuesday morning was arrested. Officers arrested 32-year-old Todd Grigsby of New Cambria with the alleged felonies of unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled […]
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department investigates unattended death
Livingston County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of an unattended death on Sunday, August 4th, 2019. Deputies responded to a residence in Chula about 10:45 am on Sunday morning. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult male inside the residence, however, the residence was locked and secured at the time of death. After gaining entry, […]
Police pursuit of motorcycle ends in crash
A Lathrop man being pursued by Plattsburg police was hurt when he lost control of the motorcycle he was operating. Thirty-two-year-old Michael Johnston was taken to Liberty Hospital with minor injuries. The crash happened early Saturday six miles east of Lathrop on Highway 116 at Highway 69 when the eastbound motorcycle went out of control […]
Gallatin Police Department investigating a case of arson
The Gallatin Police Department along with the Gallatin Fire Protection District and the State of Missouri Fire Marshall’s Office are investigating an arson incident that occurred on Saturday morning, August 3, 2019. According to information released by the Gallatin Police Department, authorities responded to the 400 block of North Main Street. The building in question […]
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department investigates incident in Avalon
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has released information about recent incidents. One incident started with an investigation on a possible burglary in the Avalon area on July 23rd. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the suspect vehicle was seen pulling on to private property near a building or buildings without headlamps about 3:30 in the morning. The […]
Drowning victim in Missouri River identifed
A drowning occurred Sunday afternoon in the Missouri River near Wellington. The name of the victim has been withheld until identification was made and next of kin was notified. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department reported the victim is 54-year-old Andrew Fischer of Independence. Authorities say their investigation has determined that no foul play is suspected.
Judge denies bond for Braymer man arrested in connection with missing Diemel brothers
A judge has initially denied bond for a Braymer man arrested for alleged driving of a rental truck without permission of two brothers from Wisconsin who used it to travel to a farm near Braymer. Online court information indicates arraignment was held on Monday in the Associate Division of Caldwell County Circuit Court for 25-year-old […]