Police
Coleman brother loses claim
The Belleville News-Democrat reported late Friday afternoon that Brad Coleman, brother of convicted Columbia triple-murderer Chris Coleman, has resigned his job as a prison guard at Menard Correctional Center in…
Read MoreColeman’s prison guard brother claims PTSD
The brother of convicted triple-murderer Chris Coleman is seeking disability from the state for post-traumatic stress disorder related to his position as a prison guard. The Belleville News-Democrat reported earlier…
Read MoreFormer Columbia man gets federal prison
A former Columbia resident was sentenced to federal prison last week. United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Stephen R. Wigginton announced Friday that James L. Quirin, 59,…
Read MorePolice Blotter 1/29/14
Columbia Police Jan. 23 Desiree J. Good of Imperial, Mo., was arrested on a Monroe County warrant at 548 S. Main Street. Jan. 25 Halil Mesanovic, 40, of St. Louis,…
Read MoreGuilty plea in case of missing Columbia funds
A Millstadt woman entered a guilty plea Friday in federal court to charges stemming from the disappearance of more than $400,000 in funds intended for the Columbia American Legion from the…
Read MoreTwo more arrests in Columbia burglaries
On Friday, the Columbia Police Department announced two more arrests stemming from the rash of vehicle and home break-ins that occurred shortly after Christmas. Police began investigating reports of 21…
Read MorePolice Blotter 1/22/14
Columbia Police Jan. 15 – Matthew J. Whelan, 30, of St. Louis, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (hydrocodone) at 221 Towerhill Drive. Dennis Hagopian, 33, of East…
Read MoreArrest made in Columbia burglaries
An 18-year-old Caseyville man and a juvenile from Collinsville are facing several felony charges stemming from a string of home burglaries and vehicle break-ins that occurred shortly after Christmas in…
Read MorePolice Blotter 1/15/13
Columbia Police Jan. 9 Thomas Amsden, 27, of Dupo, was arrested on a fugitive from justice warrant. Jan. 10 Willie B. Davis, 43, of St. Louis, was arrested for possession…
Read MoreWaterloo vehicle break-ins
Waterloo police are asking the community to check their vehicles, especially those in the north end of town, after three teens were arrested early Thursday morning in connection with a…
Read MoreWPD arrests three men following vehicle break-in
Waterloo police are asking the community to check their vehicles, especially those in the north end of town, after three teens were arrested early Thursday morning in connection with a…
Read MoreColumbia schools testing newly developed safety app
In an effort to reduce police response time during “active shooter” school shootings, developers of a new application for mobile devices explained their product during a demonstration in Columbia. Columbia…
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