Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Police Department’
Columbia tackling vehicle break-ins
In response to an increase in burglaries to motor vehicles in Columbia, officials at last Tuesday’s Columbia City Council meeting discussed an amendment to city code that would make “handle…
Read MoreMan charged in fentanyl death
A Columbia man has been charged in connection with the drug-induced death this past fall of 27-year-old Clayton Augustine of Waterloo. The charging documents, filed Feb. 9, allege Derek A.…
Read MoreMan charged in Columbia laundromat burglary
A Missouri man was charged this week in connection with a burglary last week at a Columbia laundromat. The Columbia Police Department said that on Wednesday, Monroe County State’s Attorney…
Read MoreBurglary at Columbia laundromat
Police are investigating an early Thursday morning burglary at Columbia Laundry, 287 Southwoods Drive. According to surveillance video footage, the incident occurred about 5:30 a.m. The suspect, described by police…
Read MoreDriver arrested after brief pursuit in Columbia
A local man was taken into custody after attempting to elude a traffic stop about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Columbia. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputy attempted to pull over…
Read MoreCPD 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…
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