Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Police Department’
Columbia 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…
Read MoreColumbia public safety outgrows its space
Columbia’s population has nearly doubled in the past 30 years, and emergency departments would like to see the public safety complex that houses the police, fire and EMS agencies reflect…
Read MoreVehicle flees Columbia traffic stop
A vehicle sped away from a traffic stop attempt in Columbia early Sunday morning. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., a Columbia police officer attempted to stop a black 2009 Kia with…
Read MoreNew CPD chief keeping positive
A familiar face is now leading the Columbia Police Department. Jason Donjon was sworn in as chief on Monday night. “I am honored to be the next police chief in…
Read MoreCounty crime totals down
All four Monroe County law enforcement agencies were not as busy in 2020, with at least some of that decrease being attributable to the COVID pandemic. Waterloo The Waterloo Police…
Read MoreCPD chief ends successful career
In his final days as Columbia’s police chief, Jerry Paul reflected on a 28-year law enforcement career and accomplishments while at the helm of the department. Prior to arriving in…
Read MoreColumbia receives clean audit
The first meeting of the Columbia City Council in 2021 consisted of a review of city finances and accounting from the previous year. Jim Schmersahl of Schmersahl Treloar & Co.…
Read MoreStolen vehicle stop attempt on I-255
A Columbia police officer attempted to stop a vehicle Sunday afternoon that was reported stolen elsewhere just a few days before. Police said a white 2012 KIA Sportage with plates…
Read MoreBurglary charges for Kaskaskia Road incident
Six people – including a Collinsville family – were charged in connection with a burglary and vehicle theft that occurred last month south of Waterloo. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department…
Read MoreColumbia charity continues
The nonprofit Columbia Caring for our Community Foundation is continuing its mission to “provide food, clothing, holiday gifts and educational supplies to students in need” this year. The group, a…
Read MorePolice dispatch disconnect in Dupo
Dupo Police Chief Kevin Smith blames a dispatching disconnect with St. Clair County for an incident this summer that prompted an investigative report from a TV news station. Rose and…
Read MoreCPD sergeant honored for MEGSI work
Columbia recognized a sergeant for his contributions among other business at Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. CPD Sgt. Mike Conrad was then recognized for five years of service with…
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