Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Police Department’
Police nab 3 for theft after chase
Area law enforcement agencies worked together to apprehend three suspects who stole more than $300 worth of items from the Waterloo Walmart early Wednesday morning and led police on a…
Read MoreFallen police officers’ legacies live on
“Fifty two years ago, my grandfather, Sgt. Alfred Descher of the Columbia Police Department, was killed in the line of duty. Until now, his sacrifice was never formally honored.” Those…
Read MoreNew CPD chief ready to serve
The man who has served as Columbia’s deputy police chief for the past dozen years is ready to step in and lead the department. Jerry Paul, 49, was appointed as…
Read MoreEdwards out as Columbia police chief
Columbia’s embattled chief of police Joe Edwards’ resignation from the Columbia Police Department was officially accepted Monday night by the Columbia City Council, bringing to an end several months of…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 3/23/2016
(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 MoreSpecial prosecutor appointed in Edwards case
In a step that may indicate a decision on charges is forthcoming, a judge last week formally granted an order to appoint a special prosecutor in the case involving Joe…
Read MoreWaterloo man charged with sex assault
A young Waterloo man is facing a felony sex charge following an alleged incident that occurred Saturday in Monroe County. Joshua B. Doty, 20, of Waterloo, was charged with criminal…
Read MorePolice conducting extra St. Patrick’s Day patrols
Widely celebrated across the country, St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) is one of the deadliest holidays due to the number of drunk drivers on the road. Drunk driving kills more…
Read MoreWindows being smashed out of cars in Columbia
Columbia police are urging the community to be on alert and report suspicious activity following multiple reports of windows being smashed out of vehicles around town. Over the past week,…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 12/2/2015
(Editor’s note: All 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…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 10/21/2015
(Editor’s note: All 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…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 10/14/2015
(Editor’s note: All 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…
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