Police
Retail theft at Walmart leads to foot chase
The Waterloo Police Department responded to Walmart for an alleged retail theft in progress Saturday at about noon. Police attempted to contact a person of interest inside Walmart — a…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12/28/2016
(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…
Read MoreColumbia crash results in vehicle fire
Fortunately, no injuries were reported following a crash that resulted in a fully engulfed vehicle fire early Saturday evening on South Rapp Avenue at Washington Street in Columbia. Columbia police…
Read MoreReward offered in jewelry store burglary
A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in connection with the Dec. 20 smash-and-grab burglary at JSR Jewelry in Waterloo. Waterloo police were dispatched at…
Read MoreEx-wife of former CPD chief drops suit against school district
The ex-wife of Columbia’s former police chief has dismissed her federal lawsuit against the Columbia school district. Carla Edwards, who in November was awarded a $150,000 settlement from the city…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12/21/2016
(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…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12/14/2016
(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…
Read MoreMan playing Santa arrested in Waterloo
A man playing Santa was arrested Monday night in Waterloo on a warrant stemming from a federal charge. The man, identified as 26-year-old Cody James Alexander of Hillsboro, was portraying…
Read MoreBreak-in at Waterloo jewelry store
Waterloo police are investigating a break-in that occurred early Tuesday morning at JSR Jewelry, located at 201 N. Main Street. Police were dispatched at 4:49 a.m. to an alarm sounding…
Read MoreMan rescued days after crashing near Hecker
It was the type of scenario that sends chills down the spines of parents and fear that spawned the phrase, “Call me when you get home.” But thanks to two…
Read MoreWaterloo man facing felony drug charges
Police executed an arrest warrant Monday on a 48-year-old Waterloo man suspected of dealing drugs in the area. Charged with felony possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12/7/2016
(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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