Police
Police Blotter | 2/28/2018
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Read MoreSaturday night police pursuit ends in Columbia
Multiple police agencies were involved in the pursuit and eventual apprehension Saturday night in Columbia of a man wanted for an incident in St. Clair County. A Cahokia man is…
Read MoreHouse fire on Trout Camp Road
The Waterloo and Valmeyer fire departments responded about 9:25 a.m. Thursday to a house fire at 3121 Trout Camp Road. The house was unoccupied at the time of the blaze,…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 2/21/2018
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Read MoreMother killed, 6 kids injured in Columbia crash
A local mother was killed and her six young children were injured after their Chevrolet Suburban was struck by a dump truck shortly before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Columbia.…
Read MoreLocal reaction to Florida high school shooting
For the thousands of people in the southern Florida community affected by a tragic high school shooting, Valentine’s Day will forever mark the worst day of their lives. Former Marjory…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 2/14/2018
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Read MoreSunday house fire west of Waterloo
The Waterloo and Valmeyer fire departments responded shortly after 4:20 p.m. Sunday to a structure fire at 3582 State Route 156 between Trout Camp Road and Old Orchard Lane…
Read MoreLafore charged with murder
A Waterloo man already facing involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the Jan. 6 stabbing death of a man near Red Bud is now also being charged with murder. On…
Read MoreWoman charged with theft of homeowners association funds
A Waterloo woman is alleged to have stolen more than $73,000 in funds over a period of nearly six years through her capacity as a local homeowners association official. Emily…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 2/7/2018
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Read MoreInjury crash south of Waterloo
Morning rush hour traffic was tied up following a two-vehicle crash that occurred about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in the area of 5151 State Route 3 near the Kingdom Hall of…
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