Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Police Department’
Title company owner sentenced to prison
A Millstadt woman was sentenced Thursday to nearly two years in federal prison for her role in the misappropriation of funds exchanged last year as part of the City of…
Read MoreFormer Columbia resident gets 9 years for child porn
A former Columbia resident and past member of the U.S. Navy Reserves was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison on child porn charges. Neil E. Purdy, 30, entered…
Read MoreVehicle stolen from Columbia Lakes area
Columbia police were called to the Columbia Lakes area for a report of a stolen vehicle, described as a black Dodge Durango, which was traveling in an unknown direction at…
Read MoreArrest made in Columbia domestic incident
Columbia police arrested a 27-year-old man following a domestic incident that led to a Thursday afternoon vehicle search. Shortly before 2:30 p.m., Columbia police received a 911 call reporting a…
Read MoreNew CPD police dog an asset to community
In the past few months, Columbia residents may have noticed a new addition to the Columbia Police Department – a furry, tail-wagging one. Daggo is the CPD’s new police dog,…
Read MoreCPD to conduct St. Pat’s holiday patrols
Beginning Thursday through Monday, the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, Columbia Police Department officers will be participating in the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” traffic safety campaign. All…
Read MorePolice looking for man following Thursday incident
Columbia police are seeking assistance from the public in locating a wanted man following a Thursday morning incident that started in Waterloo and resulted in him eluding police near Dupo.…
Read MoreGuilty plea in case of missing Columbia funds
A Millstadt woman entered a guilty plea Friday in federal court to charges stemming from the disappearance of more than $400,000 in funds intended for the Columbia American Legion from the…
Read MoreTwo more arrests in Columbia burglaries
On Friday, the Columbia Police Department announced two more arrests stemming from the rash of vehicle and home break-ins that occurred shortly after Christmas. Police began investigating reports of 21…
Read MoreColumbia police, schools brighten holidays for others
Every year since 2004, Columbia Police Department’s Family Assistance Program plays Santa Claus to a number of local families, brightening their holidays with the help of generous youth in the…
Read MoreExtra holiday patrols for CPD
During the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, officers from the Columbia Police Department will be participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket”…
Read MoreNew CPD police dog on hand at fundraiser
Attendees whooped and hollered as mice raced down a wooden corridor toward the end of the chamber Friday night at The Falls in Columbia. The excited guests bet money on…
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