Police Blotter | 9-10-25

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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Gas line struck in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly before 9:45 a.m. Tuesday to the report of a gas line struck by construction workers in the 300 block of North Briegel Street. No…

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Garage fire in Red Bud

The Red Bud Fire Department responded shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday to a garage on fire in the 600 block of East South First Street near Second Street. Flames were…

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Brush fire near Hecker

The Hecker Fire Department responded about 8 p.m. Saturday to a large brush fire spreading toward two structures in the 5400 block of Beck Road near LL Road southeast of…

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Gas leak at Valmeyer Post Office

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 10:30 a.m. Thursday to the report of a strong odor of gas inside the Valmeyer Post Office, 100 Knobloch Boulevard. Post office employees reported headache…

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