Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Police Department’
Gas pump scheme involved Columbia
A federal judge in East St. Louis sentenced three men to prison last week for their involvement in a scheme to use counterfeit credit and debit cards to fill up tanks…
Read More2024 county crime quiet
Law enforcement officials around Monroe County reported generally positive numbers when it comes to department activity throughout the past year, with arrests and other data from 2024 largely remaining static…
Read MoreCPD crash nears settlement
A lawsuit filed against the Columbia Police Department, City of Columbia and a CPD officer individually seeking damages following an officer-involved vehicle crash is nearing settlement. Nolan Schmidt of Columbia filed…
Read MoreScammer steals gold from local resident
A Tennessee man was arrested in Columbia after allegedly stealing a six-figure sum’s worth of gold from a local woman through a scam. On Monday, Monroe County State’s Attorney…
Read MoreWednesday crash in Columbia
Columbia police and EMS departments responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday for a two-vehicle crash on southbound Route 3 just south of Veterans Parkway. Initial dispatch reports indicated on vehicle…
Read MoreSuccessful search for missing juveniles
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department assisted Columbia police and other local agencies with a successful search for two missing juveniles in town Saturday evening. The fire department utilized its aerial…
Read MoreBurglary to vehicle in Columbia
An Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network broadcast was issued about 1:55 p.m. Friday following a burglary to motor vehicle reported in the parking lot of Carrot Patch Child Care…
Read MoreTwo-vehicle crash in Columbia
The Columbia police, fire and EMS departments responded just before 5 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 3 and North Main Street. Police said a…
Read MoreThe season of giving
Families throughout Monroe County will soon enjoy the staples of the holiday season, from Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie to Christmas presents nestled under the tree. However, many in the…
Read MoreMonday rollover crash in Columbia
The Columbia police, fire and EMS departments responded just before 1:45 p.m. Monday for a one-vehicle injury rollover crash near the intersection of North Main Street and Route 3. A…
Read MoreBurglary case a joint effort for CPD, MCSD
A joint investigation between the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department resulted in the arrest Monday of a young Springfield man on several charges of burglary to motor…
Read MoreThursday night crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 7:30 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle T-bone crash involving injuries on Route 3 at South Main Street near Dairy Queen in Columbia. Two people were…
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