The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said a court appearance on a drug-related case Tuesday resulted in a disturbance.

Jefferson O. Patton, 34 of Chillicothe pleaded guilty to a class b felony for a drug crime and was sentenced to 9-years behind bars Tuesday in Livingston County court.

“Mr. Patton then became irate and is alleged to have acted completely improper by yelling profanity and making other comments toward the court,” the office said in a news release. “Although in full restraints, Mr. Patton continued with his high level of resistance with staff and his disturbance and foul language to the Court and staff.”

While a deputy and detention staff were allegedly trying to remove Patton from the courtroom, who was reported to be a rather large man one of the detention officer’s arms went through a window of a side room door.

“Mr. Patton is reported to have continued his resistance all the way out of the courthouse and refused to comply with getting into a transport van’s secured area,” the office said. “A small group of people that were present in support of Mr. Patton were ordered from the Courthouse and property for the disturbing actions taking place inside the Courthouse.”

Sheriff Steve Cox and Chief Deputy Claypole, a detention officer were then able to secure Patton in the safety transport area of the van.

The sheriff’s office said potential criminal charge(s) are being reviewed and an investigation will be completed regarding this incident. One or more of the members present in Court to support of Patton may also potentially face a charge of Disturbing a Judicial Proceeding for his/her action(s).

“Fortunately no one received significant injury during this situation,” the office said.

Sheriff Cox is also submitting documents to the Missouri Department of Corrections about Patton regarding the security level and officer safety situation displayed.