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Columbia considers cannabis
The Columbia Committee of the Whole met Monday night to discuss how it is going to handle marijuana businesses when the drug becomes legal for recreational consumption by individuals 21…
Read MoreResidential burglary under investigation
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred last week between Waterloo and Columbia. Deputies were called to a home in the 4000 block of Hanover…
Read MoreDeath investigation in Waterloo
The death of a 32-year-old man Friday evening in Waterloo is under investigation. The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS responded to a residence at 317 W. Mill Street…
Read MoreMen arrested in motorcycle theft
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department announced that two men have been charged following the theft of a 1998 Harley-Davidson motorcycle near Red Bud earlier this month. Deputies responded to the…
Read MoreFight at Dupo High School powder puff game results in arrests
Police made three arrests following a fight that took place during a powder puff game on the Dupo High School football field about 8:30 p.m. Thursday. The powder puff game…
Read MoreFour arrested in theft ring
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department arrested four people who are believed to have been connected to a theft ring in the metro-east. Three local taverns were burglarized over the past…
Read MoreSexual predator gets 150 years
A Missouri man was sentenced this week to 150 years in prison for sex crimes committed with a young girl seven years ago in Monroe County. Following three days of…
Read MoreInjury motorcycle crash in Red Bud
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Department and EMS personnel responded about 7:30 p.m. last Wednesday to a motorcycle crash on Route 3 near Huntfield Road in Red Bud. Police said a…
Read MoreCamaro stolen from Columbia dealership lot
Columbia police are investigating the theft of a red 2012 Chevrolet Camaro from the dealership sales lot at Bob Brockland Buick-GMC, 580 Old State Route 3. The theft was reported…
Read MoreMotorcycle crash near Maeystown
Survival Flight medical helicopter was requested following a motorcycle crash at 4522 Maeystown Road about 12:15 p.m. Sunday. The Maeystown Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS…
Read MoreWoman’s death after arrest under investigation
A 42-year-old woman died following a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in multiple arrests on drug and burglary charges. The traffic stop occurred shortly after 8 a.m.…
Read MoreProsise ready to lead WPD
Waterloo’s new police chief is excited to be working in the top position of a career he’s wanted to be in his entire grown life. “This has been a dream…
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