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Police Blotter | 4/05/2017

(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…

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Several charged with conspiracy to distribute meth

Seven suspects — six from Randolph County and one from Missouri  — were charged recently in federal court with methamphetamine offenses. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County State’s Attorney’s…

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Boil order issued for Waterloo, Millstadt

A boil order is in effect for Waterloo and Millstadt after a water main break was reported in the Illinois American Water line system. The break occurred at the water…

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Rollover crash on Cement Hollow Road

The Columbia Fire Department assisted the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department and EMS personnel in responding to a rollover crash in the 1300 block of Cement Hollow Road just off…

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Disaster drill prepares Monroe County for the worst

Emergency personnel were faced with the following scenario as part of a training exercise Saturday morning: A tornado struck between Columbia and Waterloo, laying down a path of destruction 600…

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Rollover crash on Floraville Road

Emergency personnel responded about 6:20 p.m. Friday to a rollover crash reported in the area of 4247 Floraville Road north of Waterloo Road in rural St. Clair County. The Waterloo…

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Man charged in beating near Dupo

Charges were filed Friday in St. Clair County in connection with a beating that occurred April 1 along the levee between Dupo and Cahokia under the Route 3 bridge. The…

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One dead after trio of Thursday afternoon crashes

One woman was killed and two others injured in a Thursday afternoon crash, the first of three crashes in a span of 30 minutes on Monroe County roads. Shortly before…

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Rauner comes to county for Republican dinner

At about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, a dark SUV rolled up to the entrance of Turner Hall in Columbia, letting out Republican Governor Bruce Rauner, along with several aides and security…

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Gibault boys volleyball hanging tough

Playing in their inaugural varsity season, the Gibault Catholic High School boys volleyball team has picked up a couple of early wins. With Heather Lazarides at the helm, the Hawks…

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