The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports several investigations and arrests since late December.
December 29th, a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of suspected drug paraphernalia and distribution equipment with drug residue and cash. A report was sent to the prosecutor for consideration of charges.
December 29th, A property damage investigation was completed. The damage was in a cemetery in the southwest part of the county and happened during a funeral, Ruts were unintentionally made and some of those involved have since worked at repairing the damage.
January 2nd, a domestic disturbance was investigated in Wheeling. During the investigation, one adult wanted to turn over a quantity of marijuana and various items of drug paraphernalia and a handgun that were not related to the disturbance. Both adults claimed ownership. No arrest was made on the complaint of a domestic disturbance.
January 3rd, deputies recovered a chainsaw that was found in Wheeling.
January 7th, deputies began investigating a domestic assault case that took place in Utica. Â A report was submitted to the prosecuting attorney for consideration of charges.
Cox says recently the department investigated a case of a felon and meth user in possession of firearms. Multiple firearms were seized as a result of the investigation. A report will be submitted to the prosecuting attorney for consideration.
Arrests:
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reported a few arrests since the tail end of December.
December 29th, a vehicle stopped resulted in the officer noticing the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. This led to the seizure of drug distribution equipment, drug paraphernalia and cash. Â The deputy arrested 18-year-old Journey M. Kendall of Meadville for the alleged Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kendall was processed and released pending a Court appearance.
December 31st, an investigation resulted in the arrest of 50-year-old Robert James Alberts of Chillicothe for alleged Driving While Suspended. Â Alberts was processed and released on a summons.
January 5th a vehicle stop on US 65 near Highway JJ resulted in the arrest of 34-year-old Brett Michael Keith of Chillicothe for alleged Driving While Revoked-Suspended. Â Keith was processed and released.