Police
Driver eludes I-255 traffic stop
A vehicle associated with a missing/endangered woman from Columbia sped away from a traffic stop attempt about 11 a.m. Friday on I-255 in Columbia. A Columbia police officer attempted to…
Read MoreMore stolen vehicles in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of two vehicles and several reports of other vehicles entered early Monday morning. Surveillance footage indicates the incidents took place about 3 a.m. The…
Read MoreNew CPD chief keeping positive
A familiar face is now leading the Columbia Police Department. Jason Donjon was sworn in as chief on Monday night. “I am honored to be the next police chief in…
Read MoreCounty crime totals down
All four Monroe County law enforcement agencies were not as busy in 2020, with at least some of that decrease being attributable to the COVID pandemic. Waterloo The Waterloo Police…
Read MoreHome invasion in Waterloo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department arrested Lucas M. Hays, 24, of Waterloo, following a Saturday home invasion. Court information alleges that Hays entered a dwelling place at 7889 Buck Run…
Read MoreSunday evening crash north of Columbia
One person was injured in a Sunday evening crash north of Columbia. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department said a silver 1996 Oldsmobile driven by Brian C. Ruiz, 61, of…
Read MoreTheft 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 merchandise and sped away in…
Read MoreSeveral firearms recovered in burglary arrest
Two people were arrested in Dupo following a burglary investigation in Monroe County involving several firearms. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a property in the 11,000 block…
Read MoreCPD 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 the department. Prior to arriving in…
Read MoreToddler 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 Patch Day Care Center, 252 Veterans…
Read MoreVehicle 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 stolen from the 400 block of…
Read MoreTwo-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 block of Hanover Road. No other…
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