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Police Blotter | 7/1/2015
(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 that defendants are presumed innocent until…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6/24/2015
(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 that defendants are presumed innocent until…
Read MoreDetails emerge at Steinheimer’s preliminary hearing
Crystal Steinheimer, 20, of Red Bud, made her first court appearance Thursday since her June 4 arraignment on felony charges of aggravated DUI and reckless homicide for a Jan. 10…
Read MoreVehicle break-ins reported in Waterloo
Waterloo Police Chief Jim Trantham is advising local residents to be diligent about locking their vehicles at all times because there have been a series of vehicle burglaries around town,…
Read More6/17/2015 | Police Blotter
(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 that defendants are presumed innocent until…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6/10/2015
(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 that defendants are presumed innocent until…
Read MoreBody cams a topic of debate for local law enforcement
While Gov. Bruce Rauner considers whether to sign a measure that would set standards for how body cameras can be used by police officers in Illinois, local law enforcement leaders…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6/3/2015
(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 that defendants are presumed innocent until…
Read MoreNot guilty plea to felony charges in fatal crash
Crystal Steinheimer, 20, of Red Bud, appeared in a Monroe County courtroom for the first time Thursday to answer to charges of aggravated DUI and reckless homicide in front of…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 5/27/2015
(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 that defendants are presumed innocent until…
Read MoreCoroner: Renault child’s death ruled accidental
The Monroe County Coroner’s Office has determined the death of a 2-year-old Renault boy to be accidental, it was released on Monday. An investigation was conducted into the March 17…
Read MoreSecond new K-9 unit in service at MCSD
A second new K-9 unit has entered into action for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department thanks to a sizeable grant. The Howard Buffett Foundation provided a $72,000 grant to the…
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