Sweeney is suspected to have driven to the cabin, stopped for to rest, eat, and change his clothes before fleeing into the wilderness. He is currently at large and is not believed to have left the park. Please contact the LCSO with any information regarding this situation. [4/4]
On 17SEP23 at approx. 0320, the LCSO was given an anonymous tip that escaped inmate Jimbob Sweeney had taken refuge in an unoccupied vacation cabin. Deputies arrived on scene approximately 6 minutes later and made entry into the cabin. [1/4]
Detectives found signs of forced entry on the door of the cabin. Inside, they found several open, half-eaten cans of food, a dirty coffee cup, and an open closet with clothes on the floor. [3/4]
𝗟𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧
High Rock Park is currently under lockdown due to ongoing LCSO activity. Until further notice, the northeast gate is closed and the southwest/main gate is only allowing residents access to the park. More information will be released soon.
𝗟𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧
Liberty County’s most wanted criminal, Wally Grey, has been found dead in Springfield.
Deputies responded to a shots fired call and found Grey shot dead upon arrival. Detectives are currently working the scene.
𝗟𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦
After a recent meeting held by Sheriff Fields and other LCSO officials, it has been decided to reorganize the unmarked vehicles of the fleet.
The division now has 5 Tahoes and 4 Ram 1500s in operation, and 5 2011 Chargers and 3 Explorers in reserve.
𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗘𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡?
The R&J's employee has given LCSO detectives the CCTV footage from the robbery. If you have any information about the robbery, or the robber, call the LCSO Detectives number. (3/3)
𝗟𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧
This morning at 5:32 AM, Rick N' Johns (Dine-In Restaurant on Maple Street, Springfield) has been robbed by a caucasian female, appears to be in her twenties. A R&J Employee was on the scene, but was unharmed. Road detour expected UFN (1/3)
Detectives arrived on scene almost immediately after the call was made. They determined the robber entered the building via forced entree though the back door. A crowbar was found a few feet from the door, which is suspected to have been used to break the lock. (2/3)
𝗟𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧
Liberty Apparel (clothing outfitter on Maple St.) has been closed off to the public pending a full building inspection after citizens reported severely dangerous building code violations. Nobody is permitted entry at this time.
This morning, the LCSO hosted its 6th Annual Coffee With A Cop event. Community turnout was wonderful as usual, with many citizens stopping by throughout the morning to chat, grab a drink, and sign Deputy Dingleberry’s get well card.
We hope to see everyone back next year!
UPDATE: High spirits today as Deputy Dingleberry was released from the hospital and will continue recovering at home. Deputies of the LCSO stopped by to greet her and accompany her to her house.
Dep. Dingleberry would like to thank the community for their kindness and support.
Deputies determined the wreck was caused by an intoxicated driver (Jimbob Sweeney, Jr., 43) driving erratically at a high rate of speed. With the road being dark and the bridge being narrow, there was little our deputy (Deborah Dingleberry, 26) could do to avoid the crash. [2/5]
𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧
On 8SEP23 at approx. 0543, Jimbob Sweeney Jr. escaped the Liberty County Jail. He is considered at large in southeast and central areas of Liberty County at this time. More information below.
𝗟𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧
This Friday, the LCSO will be holding their 6th annual Coffee With A Cop fundraiser. Make sure to stop on by to chat with the county’s finest and have a free drink and pastry, on us!
Liberty County officials have approved the LCSO’s $7,000 purchase of a used Ford Explorer for patrol duties.
In completely unrelated news, the LCSO would like to inform other law enforcement agencies that Dodge Challengers are NOT financially viable purchases in the long-term.