Theft from Walmart in Waterloo
Waterloo police are investigating a theft from Walmart about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Two men wearing face masks left the store with an undetermined amount of...
Several firearms recovered in burglary arrest
Carl S. WillyardApril L. Melton
Two people were arrested in Dupo following a burglary investigation in Monroe County involving several firearms.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department...
CPD chief ends successful career
In his final days as Columbia’s police chief, Jerry Paul reflected on a 28-year law enforcement career and accomplishments while at the helm of...
Toddler dies following choking incident
Columbia police and EMS personnel responded about 10:40 a.m. last Wednesday to the report of a male toddler believed to be choking at Carrot...
Vehicle stolen, another recovered in Waterloo
The theft of a vehicle early Sunday morning and recovery of a stolen vehicle in Waterloo are under investigation.
A 2018 Ford Explorer was...
Two-vehicle crash on Hanover Road
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department, Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS responded about 11:30 a.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash in the 4200...
SUV stolen in Waterloo
Waterloo police said a gold GMC Terrain was taken by a male driver without the permission of its owner from the 200 block of...
Police officials decry criminal justice bill
Neal RohlfingJason DonjonJeff Prosise
The Illinois General Assembly narrowly passed a sweeping criminal justice omnibus bill last Wednesday shortly before the 102nd General Assembly members...
Monday injury crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded at about 12:35 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of East Crestview Drive and North Metter Avenue in...
Fatal crash in Lenzburg
Two men died in a crash involving an SUV and tractor-trailer Sunday afternoon in Lenzburg.
Illinois State Police said the crash occurred shortly after 4:10...
Sex assault, home invasion near Burksville
Three people have been charged following a sexual assault and home invasion near Burksville last Sunday.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to a...
Local cannabis ring involved Postal Service
In a case worked by the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois, a Modoc woman and two Waterloo men have been charged so far...