The Green Hills Women’s Shelter of Cameron will partner with the Cameron Police Department to present “In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence.” Individuals at least 13-years-old may attend the simulation in the Training Room of the Cameron Police Department the night of March 6th from 6:30 to 7:30. The simulation allows participants to experience […]
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Annual Chief’s Tea set for March 23
The keynote speaker has been announced for the Sixth Annual Chief’s Tea hosted by Trenton Police Chief Tommy Wright and the Green Hills Women’s Shelter. Ali Kemp Educational Foundation founder Roger Kemp will speak at the event at the First Christian Church of Trenton March 23rd from 9 o’clock to noon. Roger Kemp worked to […]
Ambulance stolen at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton
A man seeking medical treatment at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton was arrested Tuesday after stealing an ambulance. Police Chief Tommy Wright of the Trenton Police Department says that at approximately 12:30 Tuesday afternoon February 20, 2018, a Grundy County ambulance was stolen while parked at Wright Memorial Hospital when a man who was seeking […]
High-speed pursuit that started in Carroll County ends in Livingston County with arrest of St. Louis man
Authorities say a law enforcement pursuit of a utility truck stolen Saturday morning in Marshall ended near Chillicothe after spike strips flattened tires on the vehicle and a 20-year-old St. Louis man was taken into custody. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox said the vehicle came to a stop near U.S. 36 and Route CC where the […]
Chillicothe Police identify juveniles involved in property damage
The Chillicothe Police Department has identified five juveniles as suspects for property damage involving fireworks destroying a restroom toilet at the Walmart in Chillicothe. Assistant Chillicothe Police Chief Rick Sampsel reports the property damage was reported and officers responded to the store Sunday evening. He says officers are working with the 43rd Judicial Circuit Juvenile […]
Suspect allegedly involved in December hit and run of pedestrian taken into custody
Chillicothe Police took a suspect into custody Monday who was allegedly involved with a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian in December. Police Chief Jon Maples reports initial investigation at the scene the morning of December 28th showed a dark-colored vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. He says detectives with […]
Chillicothe pedestrian struck by vehicle
Chillicothe police report a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle near the intersection of Polk and Cherry Streets. Police report it was mid-afternoon Friday when Jaden Gipe of Chillicothe was on foot and crossing Polk Street, not within a crosswalk, and was struck by a 2010 Dodge Avenger driven east on Polk by Jesse […]
Four arrested by local authorities
Trenton Police arrested three men Sunday who face drug charges in Grundy County Circuit Court. Felony charges of possession of methamphetamine have been filed against 21-year-old Joseph Martin Herrity of Chillicothe, 20-year-old Joseph Sheridan Parr of Cameron and 17-year-old Michael Ray Oesch of Princeton. Bonds for each were set at $15,000 cash and they are […]
Chillicothe woman hits fence with vehicle in business parking lot
Chillicothe Police Sergeant John Valbracht reports a woman sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Chillicothe. Valbracht reports Joyce Ellis was driving west through a business parking lot in the 1000 block of Graves Street when she struck a steel fence. The fence received moderate damage, and the front of her vehicle sustained minor […]
Cameron Police Department Advisory Board participates in “MILO” training
Members of the Cameron Police Advisory Board participated in MILO simulated training at the Cameron Police Department Wednesday. The training was offered to the police department for free and allowed police officers to experience simulated calls for service. The training simulator includes a projector, sensor, laptop, Glock 40 model gun, X-26 TASER, and training OC […]
Owner of German Shepherd charged with animal cruelty
The Trenton Police Department reports the owner of a German Shepherd on Main Street in Trenton has been charged with animal cruelty and is scheduled for court February 6. The Trenton Police note they met with the owner and his family to provide guidance and resources to care for the dog, including a list of […]
Scammers making automated calls to residents in Chillicothe
The Chillicothe Police Department is once again voicing concerns about scammers who are working the area. The department says an automated call from phone number 817-261-2822 indicates that the individual’s Verizon account has been suspended. The call will then ask for your Verizon PIN number as well as your social security number. Officers from the […]
Chillicothe Police Department responds to injury accident on Washington Street
The Chillicothe Police officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash involving injuries Wednesday afternoon. Officers with the department report Ronie Hatfield pulled out of a private parking lot in the 1200 block of Washington Street and struck a vehicle traveling south on Washington Street driven by Carolyn Batson. Hatfield reportedly could not see the […]
Chillicothe Police Department looks to implement community partnership programs
The Chillicothe Police Department wants feedback as it plans to implement new community partnership programs. Police Chief Jon Maples says one of several programs the Chillicothe Police want to start is Coffee with a Cop. He notes the program will open the door for interactions outside of crisis situations that typically bring law enforcement and […]
Two in Trenton cited for supplying alcohol to a minor
Two employees from Trenton convenience stores received citations during a Trenton Police Department underage alcohol compliance check of local businesses Friday, January 12. Trenton Police Chief Tommy Wright reports an employee of the Ninth Street Shell station and an employee of the 28th Street Casey’s were cited for serving alcohol to a minor. The Trenton […]
Chillicothe Police Department charges 4, confiscates drugs after lengthy investigation
Over the last several months a Chillicothe Police Detective has worked a narcotics investigation during which, individuals were identified that were partaking in the uses and sales of narcotics. As a part of that investigation, officers conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of 28-year-old Travis Lee Donoho and the seizure of methamphetamine. […]
Chillicothe Police Department reports the arrest of three individuals
Chillicothe Police report the arrest of three individuals following Tuesday night investigations. Officers received a report of stealing at WalMart in the 1000 block of Graves Street. As a result, officers arrested Cara Boydston and Sharon Collins for alleged shoplifting. Approximately one hour later, Chillicothe police officers responded to the 300 block of Mansur in […]
Authorities hold two in custody after arrest on Tuesday
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Tuesday of two Trenton residents. Thirty-five-year-old Robert Andrew Brandon was arrested for failure to appear for felony delivery of a controlled substance except for 35 grams or less of marijuana. His bond is $25,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for Division One of circuit court Thursday. […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve upgrades at new water plant
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved upgrading the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for the new water plant at its meeting Monday evening. The board also approved the invoice from the Department of Public Safety for the carbon dioxide testing on the pressure vessels. Approved was a pay application for Ross Construction in […]
Phone scams target elderly Chillicothe residents
Chillicothe Police Detective Michael Smith reports officers have received information regarding a phone scam targeting elderly Chillicothe citizens. He explains a caller informs the victim he is with a law enforcement agency from outside of the country, and a family member has been involved in an accident or has been arrested. The caller then allows […]