Posts Tagged ‘police’
False fentanyl scare results in charges
A man and woman from St. Louis are facing charges in Monroe County following a series of incidents in Waterloo. Police responded Saturday night to the Waterloo Walmart for a…
Read MoreColumbia man charged with sex crimes
A Columbia man was charged with 11 counts of felony sex crimes stemming from alleged acts that date back to six years ago. Benjamin J. Foxx, 48, was arrested at…
Read MoreVehicle stolen in Dupo
Dupo police are investigating the Friday morning theft of a 2015 Dodge minivan from the parking lot of KNJ Gas Mart, 308 N. Main Street. The incident occurred shortly before…
Read MoreLocals love their police
Businesses and individuals throughout Monroe County went out of their way to show gratitude for law enforcement Thursday on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. “We’re fortunate here in Monroe County…
Read MoreOut with the 2010s
As this decade comes to a close, many people are taking time to reflect on what happened in their lives. The Republic-Times asked a few people to do the same…
Read MoreRash of vehicle break-ins, thefts throughout area overnight
Local law enforcement agencies are investigating several reports of unlocked vehicles entered and at least three vehicles stolen overnight. Columbia police said a black Chevrolet Traverse with Illinois license plates…
Read MoreTwo vehicles stolen, several entered in Columbia
Two vehicles were stolen and thefts from several unlocked vehicles were reported in Columbia early Tuesday morning. The thefts occurred in the area of Meadow Lane, West Park Drive and…
Read MoreWoman’s death after arrest under investigation
A 42-year-old woman died following a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in multiple arrests on drug and burglary charges. The traffic stop occurred shortly after 8 a.m.…
Read MoreTeen injured in Waterloo stabbing
A 14-year-old boy remains hospitalized with serious injuries sustained during a stabbing in Waterloo on Saturday. The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS responded about 5 p.m. to the…
Read MoreMan arrested after fleeing Waterloo traffic stop
A Cahokia man was taken into custody after leading police on an hour-long foot pursuit in Waterloo early Saturday evening. Waterloo police conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 4/10/2019
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Read MoreStolen checks cashed at Columbia bank
Columbia police are investigating the use of stolen checks totaling more than $1,800 from Commerce Bank, 995 Columbia Center, on Wednesday. Police said one woman cashed a check for more…
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