Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Police Department’
Dealing 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…
Read MoreBasement fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department and Columbia police responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. Thursday to a fire inside a home at 422 W. Legion Avenue in Columbia. Upon firefighter arrival, there…
Read MoreTask force targets vehicle thefts
After a rash of vehicle thefts in Columbia this year, a recently reformed task force is targeting automobile theft in Monroe and St. Clair counties. Since the Columbia Police Department…
Read MoreStolen truck strikes CPD officer’s vehicle during pursuit
A Columbia Police Department officer engaged in a pursuit about 1 a.m. Wednesday after he identified a vehicle as being stolen out of St. Louis County. The officer spotted the…
Read MoreCPD creating camera program
The City of Columbia is asking citizens and businesses to assist the police department through the use of existing security cameras for homes and businesses. According to Detective Sergeant Karla…
Read MoreTraining crucial in bridge save
Columbia Police Department Sgt. Josh Bayer was instrumental in talking a suicidal man off a steel structure underneath the Jefferson Barracks Bridge to safety the evening of April 13. Despite…
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