Man charged with sexual exploitation of child
On April 1, Steven D. Walker, 24, of Granite City, was transported from the Pontoon Beach Police Department to Monroe County on an arrest...
Rescue boat comes to county for regional use
A large rescue boat to be used by agencies throughout the region is now being stored at the Monroe County Sheriff's Department in Waterloo.
The...
Multiple injuries in LL Road crash
Just before 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS units made an early departure from the Porta Westfalica Festival parade in...
Police Blotter 7/9/14
Columbia Police
July 3 - Frank A. Zdanowski, 28, of Columbia, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant on Route 3 northbound at I-255.
July...
Check fraud warning issued
The Criminal Investigations Division of the Illinois Department of Revenue is warning metro east businesses to be wary of individuals attempting to cash fraudulent...
Police Blotter | 5/9/2018
(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...
Woman charged with theft of homeowners association funds
A Waterloo woman is alleged to have stolen more than $73,000 in funds over a period of nearly six years through her capacity as...
Police Blotter | 4/1/2015
(Editor’s note: All information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded...
Police Blotter | 7/12/2017
(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...
Police Blotter | 12/10/14
Columbia Police
Dec. 1
Steven M. Leible, 51, of St. Louis, was arrested for DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol on Norman Drive.
Dec. 2
Tamara L. Georger,...
Ministry seeks removal from wrongful death suit
Attorneys representing Joyce Meyer Ministries and the family of Sheri Coleman appeared before a judge in Monroe County court last Wednesday afternoon, as the...
Arrests made following armed robbery
A meeting for the sale of a cell phone arranged online turned into an armed robbery late Thursday night near Columbia.
At about 11:50 p.m.,...
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Successful search for injured woman at Fults nature preserve
Maeystown Fire Department, Monroe County EMS, Monroe County Sheriff's Department and Prairie du Rocher Fire Department personnel responded shortly after 2:30 p.m....
Bootsie’s temporarily closed
Pictured is a closed Bootsie's restaurant in Waterloo on Thursday morning. (Kermit Constantine photo)
Bootsie's is apparently...
Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Woman’s death after arrest under investigation
A 42-year-old woman died following a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in multiple arrests on drug and burglary charges.