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Pursuit from Smithton ends in Columbia
A man sought on traffic charges following a Friday night incident in Smithton was apprehended Saturday morning in Columbia after fleeing from his vehicle following a pursuit. At about 10:45…
Read MoreMissouri couple charged with Columbia thefts
Charges were filed against a married couple from Fenton, Mo., in connection with recent thefts and burglaries in Columbia. Casey Turner, 34, is in custody at the Jefferson County (Mo.)…
Read MoreSUV sought after attempted theft
Law enforcement agencies were on the lookout late Thursday morning for a blue Ford SUV with Missouri plates in connection with an attempted theft in Monroe County. The Monroe County…
Read MoreFatal crash south of Paderborn
An Illinois State Police accident reconstruction team continues to investigate a fatal multi-vehicle crash south of Paderborn. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly before 5:50 a.m. Thursday,…
Read MoreCrash on I-255 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire department and EMS assisted Illinois State Police in responding to a two-vehicle crash shortly after 10:20 a.m. Wednesday on I-255 northbound at milemarker 7.2 near the George…
Read MoreBody armor for WPD K9
Waterloo Police Department K9 Tobi will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s. Tobi’s vest is sponsored by…
Read MoreWaterloo crash injures 5
The Waterloo police and fire departments and Monroe County EMS responded early Sunday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash with multiple injuries on Route 3 at Park Street (Route 156). Police…
Read MoreCourthouse confusion for county
The implementation of Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act in 2023 and the beginning of the 24th Judicial Circuit this December has created an air of uncertainty for many involved in the…
Read MoreSunday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to a one-vehicle crash about 7:30 a.m. Sunday on southbound Route 3 at Route 158 in Columbia. Police said a silver 2016 Chevy Cruze driven by Randi…
Read MoreSaturday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash at about 6:05 p.m. Saturday on Palmer Road near Old Route 3 in Columbia. Police said a 2002 Buick driven by Michael Gummersheimer,…
Read MoreFatal crash on I-255 north of Dupo
A man died following a three-vehicle crash on I-255 northbound near Dupo. Illinois State Police said the crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. at milepost 11.5 (McBride Avenue) in St.…
Read MoreRoach is new Columbia SRO
The Columbia School District recently welcomed a new school resource officer from the Columbia Police Department. Officer Joe Roach will be taking the place of Sgt. Zack Hopkins, who stepped…
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