Public Safety
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Two Injured in Reported Juvenile Fight on Litchfield’s W. Sargent Street
Article Summary: Litchfield police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a large group of juveniles…
Items Resembling Pipe Bomb Found at Nokomis House Deemed Non-Explosive
Article Summary: Items resembling a pipe bomb were removed from an abandoned residence in Nokomis and determined to be non-explosive…
Spaur Promoted to Lieutenant as Litchfield Police Add Three Officers
Article Summary: Zack Spaur has been promoted from sergeant to lieutenant and will serve as second in command of the…
Litchfield Firefighters Train in Rope Operations, Paramedic Course at Taylorville
Article Summary: Litchfield firefighters took part in two training courses hosted by the Taylorville Fire Department, according to the Litchfield…
Litchfield Officer Honored for Drug Seizure and Gang Arrests
Litchfield City Council Meeting | May 21, 2026 Article Summary: The Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026,…
Litchfield Police Department Welcomes Officer Tanner Jett to the Force
Article Summary:The Litchfield Police Department has officially sworn in Officer Tanner Jett, who is currently undergoing the department’s internal field…
Litchfield Police Department Welcomes Newest Recruit
Article Summary:The Litchfield Police Department has officially announced the addition of Danyn Moore as its newest recruit. Moore will now…
Montgomery County Deputies Honored for Life-Saving Actions During Traffic Stop
Article Summary: Two Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies received certificates of appreciation from Sheriff Holshouser after successfully saving a choking…
Litchfield Firefighters Zachary Hogan and Brady Bishop Graduate from Fire Academy
Article Summary: The Litchfield Fire Department is recognizing Firefighters Zachary Hogan and Brady Bishop for successfully completing the Fire Academy.…
Litchfield Fire Department Honors Legacy of Retired Chief William Bergen
Article Summary: The Litchfield Fire Department, alongside neighboring agencies, gathered to pay their final respects to retired Chief William Bergen.…