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MCSD investigating thefts, suspicious activity south of Waterloo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is seeking assistance from residents regarding several investigations taking place in the area of Sportsman Road south of Waterloo. The incidents date back to July 27,…
Read MoreFelony gun, drug arrest in Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department arrested a Missouri man Saturday on gun and drug charges. Court information states that Hiakaam D. Preston, 22, of St. Louis, was charged with possession of weapon…
Read MorePolice dispatch disconnect in Dupo
Dupo Police Chief Kevin Smith blames a dispatching disconnect with St. Clair County for an incident this summer that prompted an investigative report from a TV news station. Rose and…
Read MoreCar stolen in Columbia recovered in St. Louis
The St. Louis County Police Department notified Columbia police late last week that a car reported stolen recently in Columbia was recovered in their venue. The car, a silver 2014…
Read MoreHead-on crash injures 2 near Millstadt
Two people were injured in a head-on crash early Monday morning in rural Millstadt. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department said the crash occurred shortly after 12:45 a.m. on Imbs…
Read MoreMotorcyclist airlifted in I-255 crash
A Dupo man was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital following a motorcycle crash on I-255 northbound near the George Weber Chevrolet dealership in Columbia. The crash occurred about 2…
Read MoreMedal of Valor to Daws; more noise at Washy’s
A police sergeant was honored during the Waterloo City Council meeting Monday night for his heroic efforts following a March 2019 plane crash. Sgt. Trin Daws was presented a Medal…
Read MoreForgery arrest in Columbia
Columbia police arrested a Tennessee man following an attempted forgery incident at Simmons Bank, 180 Admiral Trost Drive in Columbia, about 12:20 p.m. Monday. A vehicle wanted in connection with…
Read MoreFatal helicopter crash in Red Bud
A helicopter crashed into a building in Red Bud on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of its 74-year-old pilot from Red Bud. The crash occurred about 2 p.m. at…
Read MoreArmed robbery at Medicine Shoppe in Columbia
An armed robbery took place about 9 a.m. Saturday at The Medicine Shoppe, 134 S. Main Street in Columbia. Columbia police requested an Illinois State Police crime scene services unit…
Read MoreSuspect charged after vehicle break-ins south of Columbia
A 21-year-old Columbia man was charged following multiple vehicle break-ins early Wednesday morning in the Hawthorne Estates subdivision off Bluff Road south of Columbia. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said…
Read MoreRoider hearing ordered sealed
A hearing in the case of Kyle Roider took place last Wednesday at the Monroe County Courthouse, but Judge Julia Gomric ordered the courtroom sealed from the media and the…
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