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Police Blotter | 3/8/2017

(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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Vehicle break-ins, car stolen in Columbia

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing information following the report of three vehicle break-ins and a car stolen overnight. The stolen car is a…

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Crash on Gilmore Lake Road

Emergency personnel responded about 4:15 p.m. Monday to a single vehicle crash in the area of 746 Gilmore Lake Road between Country Club Lane and Floraville Road in rural Waterloo.…

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Georgia men guilty of credit card fraud at local Walmarts

Two Georgia men recently entered guilty pleas in federal court to charges of credit card fraud involving several Walmart stores in the metro-east, including the Waterloo location. Samirahdam E. Rolley,…

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Domestic battery arrest in Columbia

An East St. Louis man is facing charges of domestic battery and attempting to elude police following an early morning incident in Columbia on Thursday. Police said Cornell Wren, 30,…

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Elmore mulls state rep candidacy

Monroe County Board Chairman Bob Elmore of Waterloo announced last week he intends to run against 116th District State Representative Jerry Costello II in the next election. Elmore formerly served…

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Coalition increases outreach efforts

The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities demonstrated significant strides toward enhancing community outreach during its Monday meeting. For one, the coalition reviewed a presentation it will share with the…

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Friday fish fry frenzy sweeps county

With Lent came the start of the much-anticipated Friday fish fry season, and some use the occasion to sample the best local offerings with friends. Marketicity’s “Cod Squad” plans to…

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Monroe County Farm Bureau turns 100

In 1917, the Monroe County Farm Bureau’s humble beginnings included an office space in the county courthouse and 229 members. The 100-year-old organization now has 3,000 members and has seen…

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Police Blotter | 3/1/2017

(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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