Police
Lifesavers honored in Columbia
First responders were recognized at Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting for their recent life-saving efforts. After Columbia Mayor Bob Hill described the timely response and decisive actions of the…
Read MoreNew police board in Waterloo
Following the sudden resignation of all three members of the Waterloo Board of Police Commissioners just several days prior, an entire new board is now in place. The appointments by…
Read MoreMCSD sergeant honored for bravery
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Eric Waszak was recently recognized for his work as a member of the Metro East Special Weapons and Tactics team. The SWAT team received a…
Read MoreArrest in copper wiring theft
A Prairie du Rocher man was arrested in connection with the theft of copper wiring last week in Randolph County. Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters said John C. Jones, 52,…
Read MorePolice board resigns in Waterloo
The entire three-member board of police commissioners in Waterloo resigned recently, leaving a void for the moment at one level of local government. Per the City of Waterloo website, the…
Read MoreThursday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 southbound at South Main Street in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia…
Read MoreArrest in PDR sex assault
A Missouri man has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred earlier this month in Prairie du Rocher. The North County News reported that Zachary A.…
Read MorePolice report year-end trends
Law enforcement agencies throughout Monroe County have reported a continued return to pre-pandemic activity as 2022 appeared to be a rather average year of policing. Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing…
Read MoreSheriffs blast assault gun ban
Following the passing of the Protect Illinois Communities Act, several law enforcement agencies throughout the state have expressed their refusal to uphold the new gun control law. The law, also…
Read MoreTuesday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash with possible injury on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department,…
Read MoreSaturday night crash on I-255
The Dupo and Prairie du Pont fire departments assisted EMS personnel and the Illinois State Police in responding shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash with injury on…
Read MorePolice assist with CMS student matter
Columbia police assisted school officials in handling a potential threat situation Wednesday morning involving a middle school student. Police said a Columbia Middle School eighth grader was overheard on a…
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