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18-03-2025
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Fast-acting Livingston County deputy honored for life-saving efforts
A Livingston County Sheriff's deputy was honored last week for his life-saving efforts in South Streator. At a Livingston County Board meeting Thursday, March 13, 2025, deputy Jason Graves received a Life Saving Award for rescuing a South Streator resident who had become trapped under a bed. 'Deputy Graves' actions exemplify the dedication and commitment we expect from our deputies,' said Sheriff Ryan Bohm. 'His thoroughness and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty directly resulted in saving the subject's life. ... I'm very proud to give him this award today.' According to Bohm, Graves was dispatched just before noon Feb. 5, 2025, for a well-being check in South Streator and had learned that the subject was a diabetic who had called in sick to work on Feb. 4 and didn't show up on Feb. 5. After getting no response at the door and checking windows at the residence, Graves noticed the subject's vehicle was in the garage and mail had not been collected for several days. Graves then checked with neighbors and local hospitals. After exhausting those leads, Graves and Sgt. Andy Roark, forced entry into the home, Bohm said, and Graves heard moaning coming from a back bedroom. The subject was found trapped under the bed. Graves removed the bed and assisted ambulance personnel getting the subject transported to a local hospital. Graves, a Pontiac native, began service with the sheriff's department in November after having served with Fairbury Police and with law enforcement agencies in Tennessee. Erich Murphy is a reporter with the Pontiac Daily Leader. This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: Fast-acting Livingston County deputy honored for life-saving efforts
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17-02-2025
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Man facing charges for traveling to meet a child, indecent solicitation in Forrest
FAIRBURY, Ill. (WCIA) — A man was taken into custody by the Fairbury Police Department for 'sexual crimes against a child' on Saturday. 47-year-old Dustin Cota from Wisconsin was taken into custody Feb. 15 after the Fairbury Police, a member of the CHAOS Task Force, completed their investigation. 13-year-old, 34-year-old dead after fire in Virden Cota had been communicating with a minor under 15, according to police. Throughout the investigation, he had sent Valentines Day gifts, made arrangements to meet the child for 'sexual purposes' and drove 198 miles to meet the child in Forrest. The Fairbury Police determined that Cota is a sex offender in the state of Wisconsin. Cota was taken into custody for indecent solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a child. The CHAOS Task Force also reminds the public that all subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
