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 […]
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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, […]
Investigation into assault and theft in Utica results in citation
The investigation continues on a reported assault and theft of a smoker outside of a residence in Utica. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports it was alleged that an estranged family member who lives in another county came to the residence, assaulted a juvenile and young adult, unplugged the electric smoker, and removed a partially […]
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 […]
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’s Department to continue Secret Santa Project this year
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office will continue its annual Secret Santa Project. Sheriff Steve Cox reports that he and deputies began the program in 2011and each year they accept donations from individuals and businesses in the area to help those having a difficult time due to uncontrollable situations. The goal of the Secret Santa Project […]
Chillicothe man caught speeding 115 mph on Highway 36
A Chillicothe man was processed at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office after he was stopped for speeding. Sheriff Steve Cox reports he checked a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Christian Shane Stretch traveling east on U. S. Highway 36 near the airport going 115 miles per hour in a 65 zone Monday morning. Stretch posted his […]
Investigation continues into possible credit card skimmer fraud in Livingston County
The investigation continues in Livingston County on a possible card skimmer used locally. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox says a resident reported having his or her debit card fraudulently used in October at multiple locations in Illinois for a combined total of $1,057.41. Cox notes the victim believes their debit card information may have been […]
Livingston County Sheriff completes investigations involving forced entry and child endangerment
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has completed two investigations and started another. Sheriff Steve Cox reports one of the completed investigations regarded a reported forced entry and possible burglary at a residence on LIV 387. The investigation led authorities to three Carroll County residents who reported they became stranded in high water, went to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Livingston County deputies complete patrol academy course
Two deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office passed a Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy course on Emergency Vehicle Operations last week. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the five-day course Martin Minnis and Jordan Williams attended provides information on the operations and safety of a motor vehicle and patrol vehicle under different conditions and circumstances. The […]
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 […]
Livingston County Sheriff seeking tips on destruction of cornfield
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public information on property damage to an unharvested cornfield near LIV 351 in southeastern Livingston County. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the property damage most likely happened Saturday or Sunday. He says a vehicle believed to be involved lost a bumper valance, and information collected suggests it was possibly […]
Small aircraft makes emergency landing in Livingston County
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a pilot from Wisconsin is safe after landing his small plane south of Chillicothe Thursday afternoon. The sheriff’s office was informed at 3:53 pm by a call from the FAA reporting a possible aircraft down 7 to 10 miles southwest of Chillicothe. Sheriff Steve Cox said as responders were […]