Two Arrested After Livingston County Pursuit

CHILLICOTHE, MO – Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department arrested an individual after a report on Tuesday that he was threatening an adult and a child with a gun.  Law enforcement were called to the scene around 7:15 pm.  Upon their arrival, the suspect vehicle had left the scene, however officers were able to later locate the car.

Officers found the male was disqualified to possess a firearm, on State of Missouri Probation and Parole for possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest, and had a State of Missouri Probation and Parole Warrant. 

The report indicates the suspect fled and struck an officer with the vehicle, and shots were fired by officer.  A pursuit ended in Grundy County with the arrest of the suspect.  A 25-year-old male was arrested for the parole warrant, Linn County warrants for possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest.  New charges stemming from this incident are burglary, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, assault 2nd degree, child endangerment, tampering with a motor vehicle, assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.

As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old female was arrested on accessory to burglary, armed criminal action, child endangerment, and assault. 

Per department policy, the officer is on administrative leave pending the investigation which will be conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.