Sheriff Steve Cox
The Livingston County Sheriff is hoping you can help find the man who allegedly tried to rob a Chillicothe resident at his home Tuesday afternoon.
In a news release, Sheriff Steve Cox says the resident greeted a man at the door of his home in the 1500 block of Bryan Street at about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Sheriff Cox says the white, male suspect was 30 to 32 years old, about 6’2″, 200 plus pounds, clean shaven and bald headed. He was wearing dark colored dress pants and a dark dress coat or jacket. Cox says the lone suspect was wearing white latex style gloves.
The suspect allegedly made certain comments and physically made an additional attempt to rob the resident. No injuries were reported. It was unknown if the man was armed. The suspect soon fled on foot.
Cox says the suspect may have been under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
The investigation continues as officers from the Chillicothe Police and Livingston County Sheriff’s Office continue their search for the suspect. If you have information that could help, Cox says you should call the Chillicothe Police at 660-646-2121.
Sen. McCaskill meets with St. Joseph leaders in Washington D.C. Courtesy photo
St. Joseph business and community leaders are taking part this week in lobbying on behalf of St. Joseph residents in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill said she met Tuesday with representatives from the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and the Community Alliance to discuss the shared goal of increased economic development in northwest Missouri, including the 139th Airlift Wing of the Missouri National Guard and Missouri River levees.
“It was great to discuss how we can help the city and the 139th Airlift Wing achieve their priorities and support them in enhancing the local economy,” said McCaskill.
McCaskill, who recently returned to work after receiving treatment for breast cancer, also said she was “moved” when the group presented her with a certificate of a contribution to the American Cancer Society in McCaskill’s honor.
Last year, McCaskill teamed up with fellow Missouri Senator Roy Blunt at the Air National Guard Base for a roundtable discussion with 30 community leaders and leadership from the 139th Airlift Wing to talk about the C-130, the role of Missouri’s military bases in national defense and the impact of possible Pentagon budget cuts. McCaskill said she has also urged the Air Force to bring additional C-130 aircraft to Rosecrans, touting the base’s personnel, expertise, and exceptional training facilities.
An increase in scam artists pretending to be government tax agents is being reported in northwest Missouri and soon, according to one Senator, it may be harder to filter out the real collectors from the scammers.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said it is receiving a high number of calls from citizens reporting recent contact by scammers claiming to be from the IRS. The scammers are demanding immediate payment settle a past due balance. The office said some have reported even being told local law enforcement would serve an arrest warrant if they did not comply.
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) (Photo courtesy Missourinet)
Missouri Senator Clair McCaskill said Tuesday that she is urging the IRS to combat the fraudulent robocalls.
Last year, Congress authorized the use of robocalls for government debt collection. McCaskill said she opposed these efforts, out of concern that such calls would confuse consumers and muddy the agency’s message that the IRS never calls individuals.
“I am concerned that a new program that gives the green light to legitimate and authorized debt collectors will only serve to confuse vulnerable individuals,” wrote McCaskill in a letter to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “How will an individual know whether a caller claiming to represent the IRS is a scam artist or a government contractor?”
Currently, law enforcement authorities tell individuals that the IRS does not call.
“The IRS does not work this way. Remember, very little if anything with the Federal government happens fast,” Sheriff Steve Cox said. “If you have fallen victim and sent money it is important you immediately notify your local law enforcement agency. Otherwise simply hang-up if you receive such a call.”
McCaskill, last year said she led a hearing on preventing phone scams and the IRS impersonation scheme, which officials have called the “largest, most pervasive impersonation scam in the history of the IRS.”
At that hearing, McCaskill said, “If you get a call from the IRS out of the blue, don’t answer it—let it go to voicemail.” The IRS has developed that same consistent messaging, however she said, last winter Congress passed two measures that would upend that message by making it far more likely that consumers might confuse a real IRS call with that of a scammer. Those measures required the IRS to employ private debt collectors, and to allow those debt collectors to use robocalls for debt collection.
Newly elected St. Joseph School District board of education candidates will be sworn in Wednesday.
Dr. Bryan Green and Tami Pasley won the municipal election last week out of a total of 10 candidates. Joey Austin, Dir. of Communications for the District said with changes in how candidates apply the district had been prepared for many more than 10.
“I really thought at this first time when we didn’t need anyone to have signatures to sign up, we were prepared for over 30. We thought it could be anybody and everybody” Austin said. “We had 10 candidates who were very interested in the school district, who had excellent credentials to be on the board. We had former educators, we had business people, people very tied to the community. It was tough. I think it was a very tough decision for the public.”
Green and Palsey will be sworn in Wednesday during a special board of education meeting.
Austin said Judge Dan Kellogg will swear in Dr. Bryan Green and Tami Pasley at 5:30 pm at the conclusion of a work session. A reception will follow in the rotunda area at the downtown building located at 925 Felix.
Since Wednesday, Austin said the school district has been in contact with the newly elected board members.
“They’re very excited. Already starting to see the amount of work ahead of them. They do have some training to go through with the Missouri School Boards Association,” Austin said. “We also sat down with them on Friday.”
Green and Pasley replace outgoing board members Brad Haggard and Eric Bruder, who was filling a position left by the resignation of former board member Dan Colgan.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips regarding a residential burglary.
In a news release, Sheriff Steve Cox says the break-in took place at a home on Highway U sometime since Thursday evening (4/7) in the northwest part of Livingston County.
“Unknown person(s) removed a large locked gun safe from a home while the residents were gone,” according to the release. The sheriff says the safe was very large and heavy and should have required multiple people with either a pickup or trailer to haul it away.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 660-646-0515 or dispatchers at 660-646-2121. You can also email a tip to sheriffcox@gmail.com or send a tip through the sheriff’s website at www.livcoso.org.
Paul RoeA man being sought in Buchanan County was spotted in the Wathena, Kansas area Monday night, but managed to elude authorities in a chase that ended in St Joseph.
A man believed to be Paul Roe abandoned his vehicle near Noyes and Penn Streets and was able to escape on foot.
An Elwood officer’s vehicle was hit during the chase, but the officer was not injured.
The Buchanan County Drug Strike Force asked for the public’s help last week in locating Mr Roe, who is wanted for a parole violation and several warrants.
Trial is underway for a St Joseph man charged with child abuse resulting in death. Roy Miller waived his right to a jury trial, so a bench trial got underway Monday before Circuit Judge Randall Jackson.
Prosecutors say one-year-old Carter Lizar died after an incident inside a mobile home on Monterey Street in August of last year. The child was choking and suffered from numerous bruises on the head and neck when paramedics transported him to the hospital. He died at Children’s Mercy Hospital a few days later.
The child’s mother Sasha Lizar pleaded guilty last year to endangering the welfare of a child, by using methamphetamine and leaving the youngster in bad company at a meth house. A judge told her she had no business raising a child, and sentenced her to seven years in prison.
Mr Miller’s trial is scheduled to last through Thursday according online court records. He could face 10 to 30 years, or life in prison, if convicted.
Update: Amber Alert canceled for Amilyah Foreman. She was located around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday and is safe.
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The Kansas City Missouri Police Department is asking for your help in locating Amilyah Foreman. Amilyah was born in March. She is approximately 7 pounds and is 18.5 inches long. She has dark hair and might possibly have a scratch by one of her eyes. She was last seen in a yellow jumpsuit on 4/10/16 at 8:30 p.m. Her car seat is grey and pink.
According to the alert, the father of the child and suspect, Robert Forman took the baby. Police said he has made threats to harm the child and her mother. He is considered armed and dangerous. Robert Foreman is a black male who is 5’9″ and weighs 160 pounds. He has dark skin with brown eyes. His hair is black and is in two thick braids. He has neck tattoos, is known to commonly wear a black zip up hoodie like jacket, a black baseball hat or beanie, acid wash jeans or khaki pants, tan boots.
Known Vehicles:2002 Yukon Denali, dark purple, Chrome “buttercup” rims, unknown KS tag that comes back to one of Robert Foreman’s other child’s mother.Older, 2000s silver Ford Taurus with unknown MO Tags.
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The girls basketball team at Benton High School in St Joseph piled on the honors this year. In addition to winning the 2016 state championship with a perfect record the Cardinals next month will get a special place in one of St Joseph’s special parades.
The team has been named the Apple Blossom Parade grand marshals.
“They represent the best of the best in the state,” organizers said in a news release.
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The undefeated Cardinals, led by head coach Brett Goodwin, finished with 31-0, a perfect record for just the second time in program history. This is also their second state championship title, winning their first in 2007.
“As always, we’re excited about this year’s Apple Blossom,” said Ken Rosenauer, Apple Blossom president. “And having this team serving as our grand marshals adds a lot of class to our parade.”
Also being honored as state finalists in the VIP section of the parade will be the 2nd place Lafayette boys basketball team, the 3rd place Lafayette girls softball team and the 3rd place Bishop LeBlond girls volleyball team.
The parade rolls down Frederick Avenue beginning at 9:30 a.m. on May 7. The theme this year is “Under the Big Top.”
Parade organizers hope to see more floats this year, continuing the trend seen in the past several parades.
