Pontiac, IL – Two people were taken into custody Wednesday evening after the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department concluded an ongoing investigation into the alleged delivery of methamphetamine in rural Chenoa, officials said.
According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, the arrests occurred around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, after deputies conducted a proactive enforcement operation. U.S. currency, methamphetamine, and a vehicle were seized at the scene, authorities said. The sheriff’s office noted that all individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Deputies identified the suspects as Toni Kelly of Rossville, Illinois, and Bryce McDaniel of Fithian, Illinois. Kelly allegedly faces three counts of delivery or possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (Class X felony), possession of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony), and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
McDaniel allegedly faces two counts of delivery or possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (Class X felony) and possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony).
Authorities said the operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Livingston County Patrol and Proactive Unit, the Livingston County K9 Unit, the Fairbury Police Department, the Livingston County State’s Attorney’s Office, and VCOM. No injuries or additional safety concerns were reported.
Officials did not release further details about the length of the investigation or whether additional arrests are expected, but the sheriff’s office said the case remains active.
Residents in Livingston County, Chenoa, and the surrounding Central Illinois region are encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office with any information related to the investigation.
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