Police
Intruder drills prepare schools for the worst
Intruder drills have been a part of keeping local schools safe for many years. But in light of attacks such as the tragedy last year at Sandy Hook Elementary in…
Read MoreChild abuse charge in Waterloo
A Waterloo man is facing a serious felony charge following an alleged incident involving his 7-month-old son which resulted in injury. A warrant was issued last week by Waterloo police…
Read MorePolice Blotter 9/11/13
Columbia Police Sept. 4 Ryan N. Limestall, 28, of Columbia, was arrested on an in-state warrant and for driving while license suspended at Moto Mart. Sept. 7 Jayla K. McClain,…
Read MoreRural Waterloo man charged with DUI, meth possession
A rural Waterloo man was charged Monday with drinking and drug-related felonies stemming from a June injury crash in St. Clair County. The crash occurred June 5 at the intersection…
Read MorePolice Blotter 9/4/13
Columbia Police Aug. 27 Kalup M. Huggins, 19, of St. Louis, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant and for driving while suspended and no insurance on Admiral Parkway north…
Read MoreCandidates announce for elected county offices
Three men — two Republicans and one Democrat — last week announced their candidacies for various Monroe County offices in the 2014 election. Tuesday marked the first day for prospective…
Read MoreCounty buys new ambulance
The Monroe County Board met Tuesday morning following the Labor Day holiday, and in its first action of the month, gave final approval for the purchase of a new county…
Read MorePolice Blotter 8/28/13
Columbia Police Aug. 23 Meghan E. French, 28, of Fults, was arrested for DUI, failure to report an accident to police, driving while suspended and no insurance at 531 Old…
Read MoreWaterloo man injured in Idaho parachute accident
A Waterloo man was seriously injured Saturday in Idaho after his main parachute failed to deploy during a bridge jump. Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Sgt. Dave Benefiel told The Times-News…
Read MoreThursday fire call near Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a fire Thursday night that caused damage to a large storage structure, an old camper and other debris located at 8149 D Road near…
Read MorePolice Blotter 8/21/13
Columbia Police Aug. 14 Jason S. Welsch, 41, of Millstadt, was arrested for aggravated assault and two counts of criminal damage to property. Court information states he allegedly damaged a…
Read MoreSchreder to run for sheriff
Valmeyer resident Dennis Schreder announced Thursday he will run as a Democratic candidate for Monroe County Sheriff in 2014. Schreder has been captain and chief deputy of the Monroe County…
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