Posts Tagged ‘police’
Police involved in high-speed chase into Missouri
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is working with area police agencies to track down a subject who may have had plans to rob the Taco Bell in Columbia on Friday…
Read MoreBurglaries reported in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating multiple burglary reports received late last week. Two such incidents occurred either late last Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning in the 700 block of St.…
Read MoreThefts from unlocked vehicles in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating multiple reports of thefts from motor vehicles in town. The vehicle break-ins occurred between 10:30 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday, police said. There…
Read MoreMan arrested for meth following police chase
A Sparta man led authorities on a chase beginning at about 8 p.m. Tuesday along Route 156 between Hecker and Waterloo before being pulled over at Wayne’s One Stop on South Market…
Read MoreCoroner: Renault child’s death ruled accidental
The Monroe County Coroner’s Office has determined the death of a 2-year-old Renault boy to be accidental, it was released on Monday. An investigation was conducted into the March 17…
Read MoreTwo drug labs busted in Waterloo; man arrested for meth-making
A Waterloo man faces felony drug charges following an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies that led to two separate drug labs being uncovered, with more charges against other individuals…
Read MoreNew MCSD K-9 Unit Ready To Protect And Serve
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department recently welcomed the first of two new K-9 units to its force, and the team has already hit the ground running. Deputy Justin Mendenhall and…
Read MoreWaterloo man charged in Wild Country incident
Collinsville police said Thursday they have arrested a 23-year-old Waterloo man with multiple felonies following a March 29 incident outside of the Wild Country night club. Police responded to Wild…
Read MoreMissouri woman charged with Friday child abduction in Columbia
Columbia police are seeking help from the public in locating a Missouri woman wanted on two counts of child abduction. Shortly after 10:40 p.m. Friday, Columbia police officers began an…
Read MoreNarcan hailed as lifesaver, but grey area exists
In recent news, it’s been called the “miracle drug” and a lifesaver in overdose cases. In some cases, it’s also been called a “safety net” that allows heroin users to…
Read MoreBurglaries in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is currently investigating two residential burglaries that occurred this month in Columbia. The first one occurred Dec. 4 in the 2600 block of Brookfield Court, when…
Read MoreCHS to instate new DARE extension program
In an effort to further deter students from drug and alcohol abuse, Columbia High School has taken new steps to educate its students. A new program, a sort of DARE…
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