A Richmond man charged with first-degree harassment for allegedly threatening to kill a Livingston County deputy in September waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty in Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Forty-year-old Joseph Anderson had his case continued to December 3rd. Sheriff Steve Cox previously reported Anderson fled […]
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Motorcyclist nearly hits sheriff’s vehicle, later arrested on several charges
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports an investigation into a motorcyclist driving in a careless manner without a helmet in the area of Polk and Miller streets in Chillicothe last weekend led to the arrest of a Kansas City man on several allegations. The motorcyclist allegedly nearly struck a sheriff’s vehicle head-on and refused to […]
No injuries reported in Livingston County school bus crash
Highway Patrol Trooper Brian Raney reports no one was injured when a school bus overturned in Livingston County Friday morning. Forty-one-year-old Burnam Schneiderheinze of Trenton drove the Southwest Livingston County School bus north on Route D before it ran off the right side about half of a mile south of Highway 36. The driver over-corrected, […]
Vehicle stop in Livingston County results in arrest; driver had outstanding warrant
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a vehicle stop near Utica Saturday evening led to the arrest of a Saint Joseph woman on a Macon County warrant for an alleged probation violation on driving while revoked or suspended and driving while intoxicated. Forty-six-year-old Jill Brown’s bond was set at $20,000, and she was transferred to […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports K-9 officer Zaki wounded in the line of duty
Livingston County Sheriff’s Steve Cox reports K9-Zaki, was injured this month in the line of duty. Cox says Deputy Leadbetter and K-9 Zaki were summoned to assist the Chillicothe Police with a man who was reportedly wanted on Federal arrest warrants and allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle. The suspect was located but was […]
Livingston County jury finds man “Guilty” of weapons possession
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a jury this week found a man guilty of three counts of possession of a weapon in a jail facility and one count of damage to a jail or jail property. Forty-two-year-old Miguel Torres was acquitted on another count in the trial in Livingston County Circuit Court. The case […]
Man who threatened to kill his family and deputy denied bond amendment in Livingston County
Oral arguments for the bond amendment were heard, considered, and denied in the Associate Division of Livingston County Circuit Court on Tuesday for a Richmond man accused of resisting arrest and assaulting law enforcement in September. The court certified 40-year-old Joseph Anderson’s case to Division One for arraignment November 5, 2019, at 9 am. He […]
Suspect eludes authorities in Livingston County manhunt
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a search has ended in the area of LIV 432 and 433 for a felony fugitive who fled on foot. The suspect eluded authorities and was possibly picked up by a friend. The sheriff’s office and Highway Patrol searched the area Tuesday morning with the assistance of K-9 Zaki. […]
Livingston County fugitive investigation nets three arrests
A lead on a fugitive investigation in the 200 block of Gale Street led to the arrest of three individuals by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Steve Cox reports 21-year-old Kennadie Nicole Stottlemyre of Chillicothe was arrested on a Livingston County warrant for alleged felony possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, and 29-year-old Alicia Marie […]
Scammer cons area resident out of $19,000
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation on Monday in an incident where a senior citizen had fallen for a scam. Sheriff Steve Cox reports scammers contacted the citizen multiple times and told the person he or she had won Publishers Clearing House money and a new vehicle. He says the victim sent cash […]
Livingston County Sheriff seeking tips on burglary
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports the sheriff’s office is seeking tips on a recent burglary and theft of tools and equipment from private property in the area of East Polk Street. There was a forced entry into the home, which was not occupied at the time of the incident. Items stolen include: DW Chop […]
Chillicothe woman arrested on allegation of attempted vehicle theft
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a recent attempted vehicle thefts led to the arrest of a Chillicothe woman. Officers responded to the 1200block of LIV 243 as an adult female allegedly tried to take a vehicle from private property and was stopped by a resident of the property. The suspect reportedly went to another […]
Authorities arrest man screaming and stopping traffic on Highway 190
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports deputies arrested a man on Tuesday following reports of a man in the middle of Highway 190 acting strange, screaming, yelling, stopping and hindering traffic. Thirty-three-year-old Derek Matthew Sym has been charged with the misdemeanors of peace disturbance, first offense and resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention, or […]
Livingston County Sheriff seeking tips on two recent incidents
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is seeking tips on two recent incidents. Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office was called to investigate property damage to a John Deere combine parked on the east side of U. S. Highway 65 and north of LIV 226 last week. The equipment’s glass was completely shattered and that investigation […]
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 […]
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. […]
Prosecution recommends 10-years with Department of Corrections for Chillicothe man
A Chillicothe man accused of fleeing from a deputy in July waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty in Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court on Tuesday. The prosecutor dismissed one case for 29-year-old Matthew Aaron Case and in exchange for his guilty plea, the prosecution recommended 10-years in the Department of Corrections on a […]
Deputy resigns from Livingston County Sheriff’s Department
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office accepted the resignation of Deputy Austin Lucky who was in training to be a road patrol deputy. Lucky notified the sheriff’s office he accepted a position with a municipal agency outside of Livingston County. Cox wishes Lucky “the best in his new position.” The sheriff’s office is […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports arrest of two on “Most Wanted” fugitive list
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two most wanted fugitives over the weekend. Sheriff Steve Cox says 51-year-old John James Meyer of Hale was arrested on a warrant for alleged probation violation on original felony possession of a controlled substance: methamphetamine. Online court information indicates Meyer appeared in Division One of Livingston […]