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Thursday morning pursuit in Columbia
A brief police pursuit took place early Thursday morning in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department said that at about 5 a.m., an officer attempted to stop a black 2000 Honda…
Read MoreArrest made in Waterloo stabbing
An arrest was made in connection with an alleged stabbing that occurred Saturday evening in Waterloo. Waterloo police said that shortly before 8:20 p.m., Robert Lee Harris, 58, of Cahokia,…
Read MoreArrest in domestic incident with police pursuit
Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in the pursuit of a suspect in connection with a domestic incident in Waterloo early Sunday afternoon. The suspect vehicle was a red sedan. It…
Read MoreMeth trafficking arrest
A St. Louis woman is facing multiple charges following a recent drug arrest. Ashley M. Jaggie, 36, of St. Louis, was charged with methamphetamine trafficking, delivery of methamphetamine and possession…
Read MoreMenard staff cite unsafe conditions
Hundreds of Menard Correctional Center employees and their supporters staged a rally alongside a busy street in Chester on July 8, highlighting what they described as perilous working conditions at…
Read MoreRoad rage incident in Columbia
Local police dealt with a road rage incident Tuesday that started in Columbia and ended in Waterloo. Columbia police said the incident began on Route 3 at South Main Street…
Read MoreCrash in Columbia involving police unit
Emergency personnel responded about 1:55 p.m. Thursday to a crash involving an SUV and a police unit at the intersection of Route 3 and Veterans Parkway in Columbia. Responding agencies…
Read MoreReckless homicide charge in fatal ATV crash
A young local man is now facing serious felony charges following a fatal ATV crash this past fall. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said James M. Eschmann, 20, of Columbia,…
Read MoreMCSD launches app
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department launched a new smartphone application in an effort to enhance its connection with residents and visitors. Developed by TheSheriffApp.com, the new MCSD app offers seamless…
Read MoreArmed robbery at Waterloo liquor store
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last Monday night at Sav-On Liquor & Wine, 915 N. Illinois Route 3, Waterloo. The Waterloo Police Department responded to the business…
Read MoreTwo suspected drug overdose deaths
The Monroe County Coroner’s Office pronounced two people deceased over the weekend due to suspected drug overdoses. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. Saturday, the coroner’s office was requested by the Waterloo…
Read MoreMan charged in Columbia burglary
An area man was arrested following a recent burglary in Columbia. Columbia police were called to the scene of a burglary on May 16 in the 1300 block of Walnut…
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