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Toddler’s pool death a ‘tragic accident’
A 13-month-old child found unresponsive in a swimming pool outside of a Waterloo home Monday afternoon has died in what police described as a “heartbreaking and tragic accident.” The Monroe…
Read MoreMan brings meth to probation hearing
A local man was sent to prison after police said he showed up to the courthouse for a hearing with his probation officer while in possession of methamphetamine and fake…
Read MoreTributes pour for fallen teen
A Prairie du Rocher girl described as a “spark of energy” died as a result of a gunshot wound Monday afternoon south of Waterloo. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department identified…
Read MoreSex offender arrest in Waterloo
Filed last week in Monroe County Circuit Court, Thomas A. McDaniel, 68, of Waterloo, was charged with three counts of failure to register vehicles as a sex offender (truck, trailer…
Read MoreInmate attacks Monroe County Jail staff
A Monroe County Jail inmate faces additional charges following a recent incident with jail staff. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that at about 6 p.m. June 15, correctional officers…
Read MoreDupo bicyclist dies in St. Louis County crash
Per a press release from the St. Louis County Police Department, an 85-year-old Dupo man was struck and killed while riding his bicycle near Grant’s Trail early Thursday afternoon. The…
Read MoreYoung cadets practice policing
A group of local kids celebrated the conclusion of this year’s Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Youth Academy with a run in the rain Friday morning, having spent the week alongside…
Read MoreATM theft attempt in Columbia
A Miami, Fla., man was arrested in Monroe County on charges of conspiracy to commit a financial crime and attempted theft. According to court records, Oscar R. Ilarraza, 26, allegedly…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6-4-2025
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreHuman trafficking an added LPR focus
A bill passed in this year’s legislative session would rewrite the definition of a “forcible felony” to allow Illinois State Police to use images obtained from automatic license plate readers…
Read MoreColumbia hockey coach shot in carjacking
A 51-year-old Columbia hockey coach was critically injured in an attempted carjacking early Saturday morning that resulted in him being shot in the face. Charges were filed Monday in connection…
Read MoreClose call near Millstadt
A Columbia towing company saw one of its drivers experience a close call late Friday afternoon in St. Clair County. Shortly before 4:45 p.m., Illinois State Police said a white…
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