Chief Cautions Drivers, Parents On Busy Friday Halloween
Livingston Police warns drivers and parents to be mindful Friday night, as safety remains a priority on Halloween. Police Chief Ray Smith said extra deputies will patrol the town, assuring children and traffic remain visible. Smith said he encourages parents to keep their children close. Smith said the weekend holiday can lead to higher volumes […]
Livingston Chase Suspects Jailed, DUI Charges
Two suspects booked into the Overton County Jail Friday after taking police on a chase from Algood to Livingston Thursday night. The names of the suspects have not been released, but the driver was a male in his 30s from Nashville. The passenger is a White County female in her 20s. Both were intoxicated, according […]
Livingston Police Department Updating Body Cam Use Policy
Livingston Police updating its policy regarding the use of body cameras by law enforcement. Police Chief Ray Smith said that the policy update was suggested by the city of Livingston’s insurance provider, Public Entity Partners. The update was specifically raised regarding the insurance company’s concerns of risk management. “We got to looking at our body […]
Livingston Purchases New Fire Truck With Police Vehicle Sales Money
The Livingston Board of Aldermen voted Monday night to purchase a new first responder truck for the fire department. The money to purchase the truck comes from the sale of police vehicles and some old equipment. Police Chief Ray Smith said the fire department has traditionally had a used truck. “We’re appreciative of what we […]
Livingston PD Opens Bids For New Body Camera Equipment
Livingston Police Department opened bids for new body camera equipment Friday. Police Chief Ray Smith said the city received one bid with an estimate of $995 per camera. He said they plan to purchase about 20 to replace the old equipment. “The ones that we used to have that company has closed out so we […]
Dunaway: Illegal Activity Present After Livingston PD Did Not Investigate Domestic Abuse Allegation
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said he believes there was illegal activity after Livingston Police did not investigate a domestic assault allegation involving former Alderman Chris Speck. Dunaway sent a report from a TBI investigation to the Board of Aldermen in a letter on Monday. However, Dunaway said that because the statute of limitations has passed, […]
Interim Chief Smith: LPD Excited About Progress
Morale is up at the Livingston Police Department. That’s according to Interim Chief Ray Smith. He said after much turmoil, the department is excited about its progress and about the future. “When you talk about morale, just knowing there is a forward motion gives encouragement that there will be a positive end to any thoughts […]
Livingston Police Chief Proud Of Response To Reported Firearm At LA
Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge said Livingston Academy students and administration did exactly what they were supposed to do Thursday. The high school entered a lockdown after students reported another student who possessed a BB gun in their vehicle as school started. Etheredge said he was proud of the response to the perceived threat. “We […]
Overton, Livingston Searching for Kentucky Double Murder Suspects
The Livingston Police Department and Overton County Sheriff’s Department are following leads on two suspects in a Kentucky double homicide on Sunday. The two suspects have been identified as 29 year old Edward Whiteledge of California and 28 year old Kayla Spivey of the Hillman community of Clay County. The two could be driving a […]
