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Convicted murderer from Columbia dies
A convicted murderer from Columbia has died, the Illinois Department of Corrections confirmed last week with the Republic-Times. An IDOC official said Jordan C. Kuykendall, 33, most recently an inmate…
Read MoreLafore arrested again
A convicted murderer is in hot water once again. Former Waterloo resident Kodi A. Lafore, 31, of Evansville, is facing several drug possession charges following his arrest last Tuesday in…
Read MoreMCSD dispatcher chosen for conference
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department dispatcher Jaydian Montroy was selected to attend the 16th annual Illinois Women in Criminal Justice Conference – a highly competitive, statewide event dedicated to advancing women…
Read MorePolice nab pair for auto dealer thefts
Two St. Louis residents were arrested last week following a stolen vehicle report near Waterloo that followed a similar pattern of thefts elsewhere. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. last Wednesday, Monroe…
Read MoreChanging of the guard in Valmeyer
The final Valmeyer Village Board meeting of 2025 featured a reflection on the past with an eye on the future. First on the agenda, the village honored former Valmeyer Police…
Read MoreBaby Jesus stolen again from Waterloo church
A Waterloo church is once again missing the “reason for the season” this Christmas. Immanuel Lutheran Church at 522 S. Church Street reported a baby Jesus figurine missing last year…
Read MoreUnderage sex sting in Columbia
In the wake of three suspected sexual predator arrests in Waterloo – two this month – the Columbia Police Department encountered a similar situation late Saturday night. It was technically…
Read MoreColumbia bar owner in hot water
A Columbia businessman remains in Monroe County Jail following his alleged threat to kill a police officer. Charges were filed last week in Monroe County Circuit Court against Steven B.…
Read MoreSearch underway near Dupo
Multiple agencies are involved in the search for a man who ran from police late Thursday night at the north end of Dupo in St. Clair County. At about 11:50…
Read MoreVehicle stolen in Columbia
Police are investigating the theft of an SUV late last week in Columbia. A gray 2021 Volkswagen Atlas was stolen from the 600 block of Eckert Lane in the early…
Read MoreUnderage sex stings continue
The Waterloo Police Department arrested yet another suspected sexual predator Friday morning at the Moto Mart gas station and convenience store along Route 3. Austyn J. Brown, 27, of Cahokia…
Read MoreAssistance sought in Rock City incident
The Valmeyer Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying four persons of interest in connection with a recent report of criminal damage inside the Rock City cave…
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