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Police blotter | 2/25/15
Columbia Police Feb. 17 A two-vehicle crash resulted in injury shortly after 9:15 a.m. on Admiral Parkway at Admiral Weinel Boulevard. A 2006 Ford Taurus driven by Cheyenne Cofer, 19,…
Read MoreNarcan hailed as lifesaver, but grey area exists
In recent news, it’s been called the “miracle drug” and a lifesaver in overdose cases. In some cases, it’s also been called a “safety net” that allows heroin users to…
Read MorePolice blotter | 2/18/15
Columbia Police Feb. 9 David A. Hall, 33, of St. Louis, was arrested on an in-state warrant in the 1500 block of Anton Drive. Feb. 13 Charles E. Bailey, 60,…
Read MoreFormer Valmeyer resident sentenced to federal prison
A former Valmeyer resident was sentenced in federal court to three years in prison for defrauding an elderly woman while employed as a home health care worker. Melissa Charlton of…
Read MoreColumbia man charged with child porn crimes
A Columbia man was charged this week with federal crimes related to child pornography. Stephen R. Wigginton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced Friday that Dan S.…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 2/11/15
Columbia Police Feb. 4 – Cory W. Sturdevant, 30, of East Carondelet, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant and for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident on…
Read MoreArrests made in connection with YMCA car break-ins
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said on Friday that two arrests have been made in connection with multiple “smash and grab” vehicle break-ins outside the YMCA on Jan. 31. Two…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 2/4/15
Columbia Police Jan. 26 – Christopher L. Feix, 43, of Columbia, was arrested on an in-state warrant. Jan. 28 – Jason L. Brenning, 37, of Coulterville, was arrested for possession…
Read MorePolice blotter | 1/28/15
Columbia Police Jan. 22 – Darius Bivins, 38, of Columbia, was arrested for domestic battery at 2617 Columbia Lakes Drive. Jan. 23 – Logan R. Myers, 25, of Belleville, was…
Read MoreSheriff’s department receiving a second new police dog
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is growing its team.Faced with the near future retirement of its current police dog, 14-year-old Sari, the department just learned that it will receive two…
Read MorePolice blotter | 1/14/15
Columbia Police Jan. 10 – Eric J. Frierdich, 29, of Columbia, was arrested for battery and assault at Columbia City Saloon, 1101 Valmeyer Road. Monroe County Sheriff Jan. 8 –…
Read MorePolice blotter | 1/21/15
Columbia Police Jan. 15 Sean T. Dodel, 41, of Waterloo, was arrested for DUI, speeding and no insurance on Evergreen Lane at Wedgewood. Kevin G. Andres, 47, of Bourbon, Mo.,…
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