Overton Man Jailed For Online Child Exploitation Charges
An Overton County man faces multiple felony charges after a joint investigation revealed he allegedly solicited child sexual abuse material from minors across the country in exchange for money. The TBI said 22-year-old Tristan Hicks of Overton County arrested following a coordinated effort between the TBI Internet Crimes Against Children Unit and the Fairfax County, […]
Livingston Police Strengthen Overton County Animal Welfare
The Livingston Police Department partnering with Friends of Overton County Animals to address animal welfare and overpopulation through a Friday fundraiser. Chief Ray Smith said the department is working to bring awareness to animal welfare needs while supporting fundraisers that provide resources for local rescue efforts. Smith said the department has established strong relationships with […]
Official: LA Lockdown Thursday Due To Disgruntled Parent
Livingston Academy’s shutdown on Thursday was due to a disgruntled parent, according to the Livingston Police Department. According the department, the lockdown was initiated after an individual arrived to pick up a student. Upon review, school officials determined the individual was not listed on the approved pickup list. As part of standard school safety procedures, […]
Livingston Adopts New MTAS Police Document Policies
Livingston City Council approved two resolutions to adopt new policies regarding the destruction of police documents. City Attorney Andre Greppin said one resolution adopts the MTAS schedule of retention for destruction of police records, while the second resolution applies specifically to accident reports. Police Chief Ray Smith said the resolutions will allow the police department […]
Overton SROs Get Total Remote Camera Access
Overton County Schools have granted all SROs remote access to cameras throughout the school district.
Livingston Police Helping With Bus Safety
The Livingston Police Department will escort school buses to ensure the safety of students getting off the bus to start the school year. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the last thing anyone wants is a child getting hit by a vehicle. Smith said the department is working with the school to ensure the safety […]
Police: UC Kids Still Left In Cars On Hot Days
With temperatures over 90 again Wednesday, an Upper Cumberland Police Chief said his department still gets calls about children unattended in a hot car. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the calls come a handful of times each year. Smith said leaving a child in a car during this time of year is irresponsible. “At […]
Goat Carcasses Being Dumped On Private Property
The Livingston Police Department is offering a $500 reward to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of an individual who has been dumping goat carcasses on private property. Police Chief Ray Smith said the department received a call from a man who found the animals while examining his property between […]
Livingston Going Door-To-Door For Water Line Surveys
The city of Livingston will be sending its Police and Fire Departments door to door to collect surveys for the city’s lead service line inventory. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has been collecting surveys through mail or on the city website since 2021, but has only received some 1,000 completed questionnaires. He said every […]
Livingston Police Looking For New Officers
The Livingston Police Department is searching for more officers after being shorthanded for months due to officers leaving for other divisions and departments. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the department likes to have three officers on duty at all times but does not have the manpower to support that number right now. He said […]
