Police blotter | 3-15-23

Columbia Police March 11 Andrew S. Hammel, 28, of St. Louis, was arrested about 10:50 p.m. for DUI and speeding on Quarry Road at Ghent Road. Monroe County Sheriff March…

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Death investigation in Columbia

The Columbia Police Department, Monroe County Coroner’s Office and an Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services unit are investigating the death of a man found deceased Saturday afternoon in the…

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Kitchen fire at Top Shooters

A Saturday morning oven fire has temporarily closed the kitchen of a Columbia sports bar. Shortly after 9:40 a.m., the Columbia Fire Department and Columbia Police Department responded to Top…

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Hand grenade found in Columbia

The Columbia police and fire departments responded shortly after 1:10 p.m. Monday to the 400 block of Burroughs Road after a youngster reportedly discovered a military style hand grenade in…

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Friday crash in Columbia

The Columbia police and fire departments responded to a two-vehicle crash at Ghent Road and Palmer Road shortly before 3:15 p.m. Friday. Initial reports indicated there were no injuries as…

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Lifesavers honored in Columbia

First responders were recognized at  Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting for their recent life-saving efforts. After Columbia Mayor Bob Hill described the timely response and decisive actions of the…

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