The Princeton City Council approved a service contract with the Senior Center at its meeting Thursday evening. Deputy City Clerk Cory Willett reports the contract was for $240 for live music for a Christmas event December 14th. The council also approved an agreement with the Senior Center for it to purchase 16 feet of city […]
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Unruly man arrested after repeatedly yelling at officer preparing Boy Scout presentation
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the arrest of an adult male who yelled at a deputy while the deputy prepared a presentation for a Boy Scout group. Cox says the man arrived at the sheriff’s office shortly before Deputy Nicholas Leadbetter was to start the presentation. The man yelled about being at the police […]
Deputies Mueller and Zaki receive recognition for lending assistance in Daviess County
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office received a letter of commendation from Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra Tuesday for work Zaki and Deputy Chris Mueller performed in late August. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports Becerra asked for assistance in the third day of searching for a suspect allegedly involved in a $10,000,000 marijuana growing operation. […]
Chillicothe man runs from officers after driving on wrong side of roadway
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the arrest of a Chillicothe man who fled from a deputy after he was observed driving on the wrong side of a road Saturday morning. Twenty-nine-year-old Joshua Shane McElwee was arrested for alleged driving while intoxicated, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, and resisting arrest by flight, […]
Traffic stop in Livingston County results in dangerously drunk driver being arrested
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a traffic stop for speeding resulted in the arrest of a Kansas City, Missouri man for allegedly driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked or suspended, and other traffic violations. Online court information shows 35-year-old Riak Deng has been charged with felony DWI—aggravated. Bond was set at $25,000 cash only, […]
Investigation leads to two arrests in Livingston County
Among incidents the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded to in the past week, Sheriff Steve Cox reports a Chillicothe man was arrested following a report of a possible drunk driver. Cox says a caller reported the man was then slumped over the wheel in a driveway. A deputy checked on the driver on the concern […]
Trenton man arrested on multiple felony charges
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man Thursday on two felony charges. Twenty-eight-year-old Terry Michael Delauder, Junior has been charged with resisting arrest, detention, or stop by fleeing—creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death to any person and delivery of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $20,000 […]
Vehicle stop in Livingston County results in two arrests
A vehicle stop this week conducted by a deputy with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office resulted in two arrests. Sheriff Steve Cox reports 29-year-old Jonathan Hoskins of Iowa was arrested for alleged felony possession of a controlled substance. Online court information shows he has been charged with possession of a controlled substance. Hoskins’s bond was […]
Livingston County Commission seeking bids on vehicle for sheriff’s department
The Livingston County Commission is accepting bids for a vehicle for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Bids must be for a 2018 or 2019 sports utility vehicle, patrol car which is a Special Service, and/or a Police Pursuit Package vehicle with four-wheel and/or all-wheel drive and powered by a V 8 motor. Bids should include […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports hiring of new deputy
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reports the hiring of a new deputy. Jay Shirley of Utica began his job Monday with primary duties at the courthouse performing security and duties as court bailiff. Shirley recently retired as a corporal with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, where he worked nearly 29 years.
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department awarded grant
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the sheriff’s office has been awarded up to $3,000 for deputy sheriffs to work driving while intoxicated/impaired driver enforcement activities. The department also could receive up to another $2,000 for hazardous driving violations on highways in Livingston County. Cox says the grants pay overtime for deputy sheriffs to conduct […]
Mercer County Chief Deputy Louis Collobert dies unexpectedly
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office reports Mercer County Chief Deputy Louis Collobert died unexpectedly Monday at his home. Jail Administrator Travis Marts says Collobert served as a deputy sheriff in Platte County in the 1970s and 80s. He served Mercer County since 2000 and was also active with the Mercer Fire Protection District. A Celebration […]
First Impact driving program to be presented in Chillicothe for teenagers and parents
Parents, are you approaching the intersection of teenagers and driving? Driving is a huge responsibility and knowing how to help your teen become a safe, new driver is often difficult. But First Impact is here to give you some tools to make that road a bit easier. First Impact: Chillicothe High School – Performing Arts […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports on investigations into property damage, domestic disturbance and burglary
Among investigations by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office recently, Sheriff Steve Cox reports investigation continues of property damage in the 600 block of Fellows in Utica. Cox says an unknown person used a chainsaw to destroy a child’s fort and cut down several trees. The sheriff’s office assisted the Chillicothe Police Department with a domestic […]
Missouri Department of Conservation seeking public input on “tenant farmer” hunting privileges
At its August meeting, the Missouri Conservation Commission initially approved a regulation change from the Missouri Department of Conservation that will limit free landowner permits for deer and turkey hunting to only qualifying resident landowners and members of their immediate households age six years or older – starting next year. MDC is taking public […]
Audio: 1,200 Missouri registered sex offenders not following state law, including failing to check-in with officers
About 1,200 Missouri registered sex offenders have failed to comply with state law, including not checking in with law enforcement. Deputy Rashid Brown with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in western Missouri says his county has more than 430 missing sex offenders. Brown says his county leads the state in the number of […]
Two arrested after traffic stop on Highway 190
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reports two Chillicothe residents who were occupants of a car stopped for traffic violations on Highway 190 outside of Chillicothe this week were arrested after the passenger allegedly verbally assaulted a deputy. Sheriff Steve Cox says two Chillicothe Police officers assisted the deputy in arresting 28-year-old Joycelynn Lavonne Still on […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports on moving violation enforcement operation
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports that a recent hazardous moving violations enforcement focused on U. S. Highway 36, U. S. 65, and Highway 190 resulted in 10 vehicle stops. Two deputies made one arrest for driving while suspended or revoked and two for drug law violations. They also involved two speeding citations and six […]
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs says this month’s purpose is to promote preparedness for emergencies that may strike in communities and get persons thinking about what they would do in an emergency. Information regarding emergency preparedness is included in the Grundy County Emergency Operations Plan which […]
Trenton man accused of arson after mother’s house burns west of Trenton
A Trenton man faces a felony charge in Grundy County after allegedly setting his mother’s house on fire September 10th. Online court information indicates 48-year-old Stacy Todd Davis has been charged with second-degree arson, however, he has not yet been taken into custody for the charge but Davis’s bond was set at $10,000 cash only. […]