The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department handles several incidents through the middle part of August.
Incident Reports:
August 10 LCSO began an animal abuse/neglect investigation in Utica regarding livestock. Case investigation continues.
August 11 LCSO began an investigation in Wheeling where a male reportedly intentionally drove a vehicle into the victim’s garage and the vehicle then left the scene. Investigations continue.
Deputies completed a lengthy criminal investigation where a suspect allegedly embezzled/stole over $43,000. The investigation file is being submitted to the prosecuting attorney for consideration of charges.
August 14 at 11:30 p.m. LCSO along with CPD K-9 Unit and MSHP Troopers conducted a fugitive investigation in the 21000 block of Third Street in Dawn. Officers were able to locate and arrest Colbi Dillion Stottlemyre, 31, Chillicothe on a Livingston County warrant for alleged Trespassing and Stealing.
August 16 LCSO began an investigation of theft from a property in the 100 block of S. Grant. Investigation continues.
August 22 evening LCSO a fugitive investigation in Wheeling resulted in locating a suspect was hiding, barricaded in an outbuilding in the southeast part of the community. LCSO, MSHP and Dept. of Conservation Agent and K-9 were at the scene. Officers gained entry into the building and found Tye Joseph Evans, 33, Wheeling hiding inside a tote. Evans was arrested on Livingston County arrest warrants for alleged traffic offenses. A female inside the building was found in possession of brass knuckles and her vehicle had previously been at the scene of a burglary/theft in Chillicothe. Information on that has been shared with the Chillicothe Police. Multiple investigations continue and additional charge(s) are being considered.
August 19 LCSO located a stolen ATV west of Chillicothe. The ATV had been stolen from Linn County and we have shared information with the Linn County Sheriff on this case.
Citations:
LCSO has assigned one or more deputies with Traffic Enforcement Overtime projects to watch for and stop dangerous drivers, excessive speeding violations, and drunk/drugged drivers on our highways. These enforcement actions are paid for through a traffic safety grant from MoDOT. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reported 35 traffic stops with citations issued during that time.
