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Coalition tours renovated MCSD
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities held its regular meeting at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, discussing drug-related crime in the county before taking a look at recent renovations…
Read MoreCall for changes after Menard incidents
Menard Correctional Center in Chester was placed on lockdown last week and staff were provided with personal protective equipment as a hazmat team and the Illinois Department of Corrections investigate…
Read MoreRural King thief nabbed again
A man previously arrested for theft from a Waterloo store was apprehended again for allegedly committing the same crime last week. Kevin P. Ricks, 58, of Belleville, was charged with…
Read MoreRetail theft at Rural King
Two people were arrested following a felony retail theft that occurred Thursday evening in Waterloo. Waterloo police said that shortly before 5:20 p.m., a chainsaw and other power tools were…
Read MoreUnlocked vehicles targeted again in Columbia
Police are investigating after at least two unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered early Friday morning in Columbia. Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon said his department received a call about two…
Read MoreChild porn, drug charges for Red Bud man
A Red Bud man is facing nine total felonies related to child pornography and drugs following an arrest last week by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Michael D. Hubbard, 46,…
Read MoreBear sighting sets Columbia abuzz
The excitement was nearly unbearable Sunday as Columbia residents reported a black bear roaming in and around town throughout the day. Fortunately, the unusual visitor wandered on his way out…
Read MoreSex predators nabbed in Columbia
Five St. Louis men were arrested last week following a two-day human trafficking enforcement operation conducted by the Illinois State Police in Columbia. Deepak Chiluveru, 24; Tuan M. Huynh, 34;…
Read MoreDupo sergeant awarded $3.67M
A financial award was recently decided with the conclusion of a lawsuit involving a Dupo police officer who was injured following a shootout early last year. On July 17, Sgt.…
Read MoreLocal man dies in motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash in Monroe County claimed the life of a local man over the weekend. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that at about 12:20 a.m. Sunday, a 2015…
Read MoreUnlocked vehicles entered, one stolen in Columbia
Police are investigating after several unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered early Monday morning in Columbia and one such vehicle was stolen. The areas hit by multiple suspects sometime between 4…
Read MoreDeath investigation in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department and Monroe County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a person located inside a vehicle Sunday morning on the parking lot of Turner Hall next…
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