Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Police Department’
CPD officer involved in snowy I-255 crash
A Columbia police officer responding to a stalled vehicle in the snow on I-255 was rear-ended by another vehicle late Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred about 3:10 p.m. Illinois State…
Read MoreFuture taking shape in Columbia
The Columbia City Council was once again looking to the future during last Tuesday’s meeting. The city’s comprehensive plan – as well as the future growth of several Columbia businesses –…
Read MoreCrime totals closer to pre-pandemic times
While some crime reports have increased, Monroe County law enforcement agencies have not seen a call volume like prior to the COVID pandemic. Monroe County The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department…
Read MoreRoad rage incident in Columbia
Police are investigating a road rage incident that took place about 3 p.m. Thursday in Columbia. Two male drivers were traveling south on Route 3 from I-255, police said, when…
Read MoreBreak-in, vandalism at old ICS
Police are investigating a Sunday evening break-in at the vacant former Immaculate Conception School facility on South Main Street in Columbia. A neighbor to the former school called police shortly…
Read MoreFriday morning crash in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel were called about 9:20 a.m. Friday to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Police said…
Read MorePublic safety, tech talk in Columbia
Columbia emergency response personnel were presented with lifesaver awards at the beginning of Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting. Fittingly, it was announced later in the meeting that requests for proposal…
Read MoreColumbia is #MusclesStrong
As Columbia Police Officer Mike Conrad told his neighbor after being diagnosed with cancer, “Life has dealt me a bad poker hand and I’m going to fight like heck to…
Read MoreChain of survival strong in Columbia
There were no weak links in the “chain of survival” earlier this year as the quick and capable response of Columbia emergency personnel saved the life of Norm Taylor. Taylor…
Read MoreSunday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 1:50 p.m. Sunday to a vehicle crash on the Route 158 exit ramp onto southbound Route 3 in Columbia. The vehicle involved, a white pickup truck,…
Read MoreCPD welcomes new K9
Raz, a dual-purpose K9, will soon join furry co-workers Daggo and Blu at the Columbia Police Department. “They’re an invaluable resource,” Raz’s handler Kyle Hannon said of the working dogs.…
Read MoreColumbia man accused of secret home bathroom videos
A Columbia man was charged Friday with secretly recording multiple people inside the bathroom of his home earlier this year. The Columbia Police Department issued a press release stating that…
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