(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may sometimes be dropped or reduced as part of the legal process.)

Columbia Police
Nov. 8
Police are investigating the report of a stolen truck from the 400 block of Wernings Drive. A resident called police about 9:30 a.m. to say that their gray 2005 Ford F350 had been stolen sometime between midnight and 8:30 a.m. The truck was parked in the street and was locked, according to the victim’s report to police. There were no signs of broken glass or any other criminal activity at the scene, police said. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 281-5151.
Nov. 13
Cody S. Mudd, 28, of Columbia, was arrested for DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane usage on Admiral Parkway northbound at Wedgewood Drive.

Illinois State Police
Nov. 14
Emergency personnel responded about 11:30 a.m. to a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 159 at Route 156 near Nu Deal Oil Co., just north of Hecker in St. Clair County. Hecker Fire Department personnel were assisted by Millstadt EMS at the scene. No other information was immediately available.

Monroe County Sheriff
Nov. 7
Amy VanDamme, 28, of Warren, Mich., was arrested on a Monroe County probation violation for failure to pay $16,000 in restitution stemming from a prior theft conviction.
Jessica Lowery, 34, of Troy, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant.
Nov. 8
Maryann Edwards, 30, of Columbia, was arrested on in-state and Missouri warrants on Riebeling Street in Columbia.
Nov. 9
The theft of a license plate sticker from a vehicle in the area of 8700 D Road is under investigation.
Nov. 10
The theft of a red, white and blue 2015 Yamaha YZ250FX off-road motorcycle from a detached garage in the area of 5900 KK Road is under investigation. A door was kicked in to gain access to the garage.
Nov. 11
James G. Anderson, 23, of St. Louis, was arrested on two counts of unlawful use of weapon (loaded, uncased firearms in vehicle) and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia on Levee Road at Ramsey Road at about 12:45 a.m.
Nov. 12
Charges are pending following a crash involving a truck in the area of 8200 Nike Road about 2:40 a.m. The truck hit a culvert, resulting in minor injuries to the driver. He was transported to Red Bud Regional Hospital by ambulance.
Nov. 13
Richard I. Jones, 24, of Waterloo, was arrested for DUI and driving with one headlight on Route 159 at Roscow Road about 2:15 a.m.

Waterloo Police
Nov. 15
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash on Route 156 at Williamsburg Lane about 7:20 a.m. There did not appear to be any injuries in the crash, which resulted in a traffic disruption for morning commuters. The vehicles involved were a late model Chevy Malibu, a Subaru Outback and an older Toyota Camry.