Incident Reports:

April 4 and 5 LCSO conducted a well-being checks on children in the area of 14000 block of LIV 407.  Deputy spoke with both parents and also the area was checked for proper care needs.  Information was shared with Division of Family Services.  No additional investigation needed at this time.

April 5 Deputy Sheriff/School Resource Officer Mike Lewis filed a report with our office regarding a fight which took place in a boy's restroom at CHS.  When a CHS administrator learned of a problem in the restroom at least one student was trying to keep anyone from entering that area of the building.  One student was reportedly videoing the fight between 2 juveniles.  The two students in the fight were taken to administration office and the recording device was also taken.  Parent(s) and Juvenile Office were contacted and the school also handled administrative issues.

April 06 LCSO responded to the 700 block of St. Louis in Utica as a person claimed unknown person(s) stole his prescribed medications.

April 06 LCSO assisted Chillicothe Police on a call for backup on a felony traffic stop the CPD had made.  A male was taken in custody by officers on a felony warrant and female deputy assisted in searching a female who was being detained.  The female advised of the location of a meth pipe with methamphetamine and denied having any items on her person.  The deputy located a knife hidden in the suspect's bra area.  See CPD for additional information.

April 11 a hit and run was investigated by the LCSO in the 14000 block of LIV 251.  Witness reported seeing a female driver on her cell phone hit a mailbox and drive away from the scene in a grey colored car.  The mailbox was destroyed.

April 12 LCSO responded to a reported Domestic Disturbance in the 8000 block of Route U.  All persons were interviewed and no criminal matter was reported.  Persons agreed to separate for the day.

April 12 at 7:09 p.m. LCSO towed an abandoned vehicle from Route V and LIV 226 as the vehicle was in a bad location.

April 12 8:07 p.m. LCSO conducted follow-up investigation in Utica from a reported domestic issue earlier in Chillicothe.  No one wanted to assist with criminal prosecution and information exchanged with both persons.

April 15 LCSO assisted a person with mental health concerns.  A Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) report was also completed.

April 18 LCSO completed an investigation of alleged Financial Exploitation of Elderly where a Chillicothe woman reportedly conned a senior citizen into providing $1,500 under false pretense.  Report being submitted to Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney.

April 20 Deputy Sheriff/School Resource Officer Mike Lewis filed a report with this office regarding possible harassment to a school employee by a parent.  A school employee had made a mandated hotline report on allegation involving a child.  Authorities are looking into the incident and intervention has taken place.

April 24 LCSO has completed an investigation with assistance from Trenton Police regarding an adult male who has since confessed to sexually assaulting a female child multiple times including at Poosey Conservation area in Livingston County in 2020.  Report being submitted to Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney.

LCSO has concluded a lengthy investigation into reported child abuse/neglect, multiple people including children were interviewed and nothing criminal has been substantiated. 

 

Most Wanted Updates:

Arrested:

April 13 at 10:15 a.m. LCSO arrested Cheyenne Nicole Church, 37, Independence on Livingston County arrest warrant #21LV-CR00438-01 for alleged Probation Violation on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Ms. Church was transferred to the Harrison County Detention Center.

Added:

April 24, Kent A. Milligan, 53, Norborne, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant 23LV-CR00165 for alleged class D felony Terrorist Threat-1st Degree.

Arrested:

April 25, Daniel Jay Sturgeon, 62, surrendered to the Chillicothe Police on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class E felony Harassment-1st degree.  Bond set at $15,000 on case #21LV-CR00552.  Mr. Sturgeon was transferred to the Caldwell County Detention Center.

April 25 Kent Milligan, 53, Norborne, surrendered on Livingston County arrest warrant 23LV-CR00165 for alleged class D felony Terrorist Threat-1st degree, was processed and released on bond.

 

Other Arrests:

April 06 at 1:54 p.m. LCSO responded to a call for service on a Durango in Chillicothe where the driver was reportedly not valid to drive and of other concerns.  Deputy made stop and investigation resulted in the arrest of Anthony Michael Roberts, 47, for alleged felony No Valid License-3rd or subsequent offense.  Mr. Roberts was transferred to Caldwell County Detention Center.

April 08 at 10: 45 a.m.; LCSO arrested Odayr Josafat Castellon-Rodriguez, 19, Tennessee for alleged Excessive Speed 85-65 and No Valid Driver's License.  Subject was processed at the Law Enforcement Center.

April 12 at 11:04 a.m. LCSO arrested Isaac D. Thrasher, 33, Redding, Iowa on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Failure to Appear in Court on original class D misdemeanor Operating Motor Vehicle on Highway Without a Valid License.  Mr. Thrasher was processed at the LEC and released on bond.

April 13 at 9:57 a.m. LCSO arrested Michael Lynn Lee, 42, Braymer, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Mr. Lee was released on bond after processing at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC).

April 13 at 10:00 a.m. LCSO arrested Nicole Marie Irving, 38, Chillicothe on Livingston County arrest warrant 21LV-CR00580-01, Ms. Irving was processed at the LEC and released on bond.

April 16 at 2:20 p.m. Alexander A. Ramirez, 23, Omaha Nebraska was arrested for alleged No Valid Driver's License on a stop for speeding on U.S. 36 and LIV 261.  Mr. Ramirez was processed at the LEC and released on summons.

April 18 at 12:30 p.m. LCSO deputy assisted the Missouri Department of Conservation Agent on a warrant arrest of Zachery Arthur Amos, 30, North Carolina on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Failure to Appear in Court on original class A misdemeanor Failure to Check Deer as Prescribed.  Mr. Amos was processed at the LEC and released on bond.

April 22 at 12:20 p.m. LCSO deputy stopped to assist a stranded motorist on U.S. 36 near the Grand River and this resulted in the deputy arresting Sarah Kaye Davis, 32, Chillicothe, on a St. Louis County arrest warrant for alleged class E felony Harassment-1st degree.  Ms. Davis was transferred to the Harrison County Detention Center on the no bond arrest warrant.

April 25 LCSO arrested Jessica Dawn Dryer, 31, Excelsior Springs, surrendered to the LCSO on Livingston County arrest warrant 23LV-Cr00176 for alleged 2 counts class D felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child-1st degree-No Sexual Contact.  Ms. Dryer was processed at the LEC and released on bond.

 

Citations:

Recently LCSO has periodically worked grant funded Traffic Enforcement Overtime for speeding and other dangerous drivers.  The project requires officers to work heavily traveled highways in our county in attempt to reduce accidents, injuries and deaths while increasing communication between officers and motorists on safe and legal driving.  These are the citations issued during those times.  This release does not includes all the stops with warnings given and may include some routine stops during normal work activities:

April 06 at 8:30 a.m. a Brookfield driver was cited for 87 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 261.

April 06 at 8:45 a.m. a Kansas driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 261.

April 06 at 2:30 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for No Valid Drivers' License on a stop at Washington and 2nd Streets.

April 06 at 5:00 p.m. a Kansas driver was cited for 81 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 259.

April 06 at 6:35 p.m. a Kansas driver was cited for 81 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Route C.

April 07 at 1 p.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 80 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 259.

April 07 at 2 p.m. a St. Charles driver was cited for 81 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 251.

April 07 at 3:40 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle with DOR.

April 07 at 5:35 p.m. a Kansas driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 261.

April 07 at 7:05 p.m. a Macon driver was cited for 83 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 259.

April 08 at 10:10 a.m. a Hamilton driver was cited for Failing to Stop for a Red Signal at Washington and 3rd Streets.

April 08 at 10:45 a.m. a Tennessee driver was cited for 85 in a 65 and Operating Motor Vehicle Without a Valid License on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.

April 08 at 1:20 p.m. an Ohio driver was cited for 89 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 259

April 10 at 10 a.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 83 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 251.

April 10 at 10:25 a.m. a St. Louis driver was cited for Failing to Register Motor Vehicle with DOR.

April 10 at 2 p.m. an Indiana driver was cited for 85 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Liv 247.

April 10 at 5:35 p.m. a Kansas driver was cited for 80 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Liv 253.

April 10 at 6:40 p.m. a Cameron driver was cited for 79 n a 65 on U.S. 36 near Utica.

April 12 at 8:50 p.m. a Meadville driver was cited for Failing to Register Motor Vehicle Annually with DOR.

April 12 at 2:20 p.m. a Nevada driver was cited for 85 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 251.

April 12 at 2:28 p.m. a Colorado driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 251.

April 12 at 9:15 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for 51 in a 35 on a traffic stop.

April 13 at 9:50 a.m. a Georgia driver was cited for 86 in a 65 on U.S.36

April 13 at 11:14 p.m. a Highlandville driver was cited for 85 in a 60 on U.S. 65 and Highway H.

April 16 at 1:30 p.m. a Brookfield driver was cited for no auto insurance on a stop at Highway 36 and LIV 261.

April 17 at 8:36 a.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 87 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Highway C.

April 17 at 5:35 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for 87 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Route D.

April 18 at 8:30 a.m. a Brookfield driver was cited for 83 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 261.

April 19 at 8:20 a.m. an Arizona driver was cited for 81 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Wheeling.

April 21 at 9:19 a.m. a Nebraska driver was cited for 86 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Utica Junction.

April 21 at 9:45 a.m. an Ohio driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Muddy Creek.

April 21 at 10:25 a.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for 89 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 255.

April 21 at 11:19 a.m. a Kansas driver was cited for 84 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Wheeling.

April 21 at 12:50 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for 77 in a 55 and no auto insurance on Highway 190 at the Thompson River Bridge.

April 23 at 3:10 p.m. a Kirksville driver was cited for 90 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Wheeling.

April 24 at 9:49 a.m. a St. Joseph driver was cited for 90 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Mooresville.

 

Additional Information:

LCSO has submitted request to the State of Missouri for reimbursement of out-of-state extradition in the amount of $1,807.23 on Kimberly S. Brandes, 54, from the State of Texas on Livingston County arrest warrant 22LV-CR00295 for alleged class D felony Tampering with Motor Vehicle-1st degree.

April 05 LCSO transferred Timothy Taylor to the Missouri Department of Corrections in St. Joseph on a Missouri Parole Warrant and billed the State of Missouri $148.66 in cost reimbursement.

April 07 registered child sex offender Ricky Dee Young, 25, registered with LCSO that he was moving from 19 Jennifer Lane in Chillicothe, Livingston County, MO to the State of Iowa.  We have shared this information with both states.

April 18 LCSO transferred Chase Fantazia and Larry Steiner to the Missouri Department of Corrections in St. Joseph and billed the State of Missouri for reimbursement of $196.21 in costs.

April 19 LCSO transferred Cheyenne Church to the Missouri Department of Corrections in Vandalia and have billed the State of Missouri for reimbursement of $285.03 in costs.

LCSO has been rather busy with assisting other agencies including law enforcement agencies, children's division, mental health, stranded motorists, school activities, assisted on a search warrant(s), traffic crashes, and criminal and fugitive investigations.

April 25 LCSO transferred 3 men to the Missouri Department of Corrections in St. Joseph.

April 25 LCSO transferred a female detainee from Platte County Jail to the Harrison County Detention Center.

April 25 LCSO conducted bailiff requirements for a 1-day jury trial on a change of venue from Daviess County.

April 25 LCSO spoke with a parent and juvenile as the juvenile had been reported as run-a-way from Clay County and the other parent.  Information was shared with Clay County Sheriff and Juvenile Office.  The juvenile was safe and remained with the parent in Livingston County.

Currently the LCSO has 34 people in custody, 6 of which are female detainees.

 

Sheriff Steve Cox

 

NOTE:  All persons are innocent unless and until proven guilty in a Court of Law.  An arrest, arrest warrant and/or pre-trial incarceration are merely allegations and nothing more.