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Report of nude driver in Columbia
Police were alerted to a man allegedly driving nude in a silver Mercedes-Benz on Route 3 southbound in Columbia about 5 p.m. Friday. A motorist driving eastbound on I-255 reported…
Read MoreMeth remains a concern in Monroe County
In 2020, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department made 26 controlled substances and 45 methamphetamine arrests. Based on the numbers seen so far, Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing predicts the county…
Read MoreGuilty plea in Trooper Hopkins death
An East St. Louis man entered a guilty plea Friday in federal court for the 2019 shooting death of Illinois State Police Trooper Nick Hopkins of Waterloo. Christopher Grant, 47,…
Read MoreStolen vehicle report south of Waterloo
Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle south of Waterloo that was found abandoned nearby a short time later. At about 12:30 a.m., a black Ford Fusion was reported…
Read MoreEarly morning arrest at Columbia gas station
Suspects who drove away from an early Friday morning traffic stop attempt in East St. Louis were apprehended at a Columbia gas station. East St. Louis police were in pursuit…
Read MoreFriday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 9:40 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 northbound just south of Veterans Parkway near Columbia High School. The vehicles involved pulled over to…
Read MoreRoider case hearing postponed
A status hearing on the case of Kyle M. Roider, 32, of Waterloo, was postponed until 1 p.m. July 21. The status hearing was supposed to take place Wednesday, July…
Read MoreVehicle stolen, others entered in Waterloo
Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle and the unlawful entry of others early Saturday morning in Waterloo. More vehicles are the target of thieves early Monday. A silver…
Read MoreVehicles entered overnight in Columbia
Police are investigating multiple reports of unlocked vehicles unlawfully entered with some items stolen in the area of West Legion Avenue in Columbia. A black 2016 Dodge Challenger was stolen…
Read MoreMan dies in crash at Waterloo Walmart
The Waterloo Fire Department responded along with police and EMS personnel to the Waterloo Walmart back parking lot for an overturned vehicle with entrapment shortly before 6 a.m. Friday. Waterloo…
Read MoreCatalytic converter theft in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter from truck in the 300 block of Old Route 3. The theft was reported early Wednesday afternoon, but could have…
Read MoreColumbia police track down fleeing motorists
Columbia police are sending a message to drivers who plan to speed away from officers attempting to make traffic stops on I-255 or other highways: you will be prosecuted. Charges…
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