Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Police Department’
Concrete truck overturns near Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel responded about 10:50 a.m. Tuesday to Route 3 just south of the Route 158 interchange for a report of an overturned concrete truck. Columbia…
Read MoreReckless driver speeds through Columbia
Columbia police attempted to stop a white GMC Sierra reported to be driving at a recklessly high rate of speed north on Route 3 entering Columbia about 9 p.m. Sunday.…
Read MoreNeighbors allege Sunset Overlook bias
The Columbia City Council had its first virtual hiccup at Monday night’s meeting. Prior to the meeting, the council only had a few minor issues regarding public input from remote…
Read MoreWestfall retires from CPD
Officer Shawn Westfall of the Columbia Police Department retired Tuesday after 31 years of service, with 25 of those spent in Columbia. A ceremony was held May 13 at the…
Read MoreVehicle evades police on I-255
Local law enforcement agencies were following and attempting to locate a car out of Collinsville that led police throughout Columbia and rural Monroe and St. Clair counties late Saturday morning.…
Read MoreDealing with domestic violence during a pandemic
The idea behind Illinois’ stay at home order is to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus by staying in a safe place. But for victims of domestic violence, their…
Read MoreDonjon brings FBI training to CPD
Columbia Deputy Police Chief Jason Donjon now counts himself among the select few who have completed the FBI National Academy, as he recently completed that training and brought his newfound…
Read MoreJared R. Reddick | Obituary
Jared R. Reddick, 36, of Columbia, died on March 8, 2020, at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, Mo., following an extended illness. He was born Feb. 10, 1984, in Alton, the…
Read MoreMissouri man charged after stolen BMW recovered in Columbia
A Missouri man was charged this week after a car discovered on the side of the interstate in Columbia late Monday turned up stolen. The Metro East Auto Theft Task…
Read MorePolice report 2019 totals
Like in 2018, calls for service increased at two of the main police departments in Monroe County last year, though the two that went up were different than in 2018. …
Read MoreGiving back to first responders
Since October, House of Neighborly Service has resumed a tradition that allows it to show appreciation for Monroe County’s first responders. For two hours every Monday morning, the nonprofit offers…
Read MoreLocals love their police
Businesses and individuals throughout Monroe County went out of their way to show gratitude for law enforcement Thursday on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. “We’re fortunate here in Monroe County…
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