(Editor’s note: All 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 guilty.)

Columbia Police
Oct. 20 – Alyssa N. Zahn, 27, was arrested on an in-state warrant at 286 Southwoods Drive.
Oct. 23 – Devan M. Proffitt, 21, of Dupo, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant and for driving while suspended, no insurance and expired registration on Veterans Parkway at Admiral Parkway.
Oct. 23 – Alexander J. Harres, 29, of Columbia, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant at 712 E. Cherry Street.
Oct. 25 – Rashawnda A. Turley, 41, of Red Bud, was arrested for DUI on Route 3 at Frontage Road.
Oct. 25 – Kacie L. Vogt, 22, of Fults, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant and for no insurance, illegal transportation of alcohol and failure to wear seat belt on Route 3 south of Frontage Road.

Monroe County Sheriff
Oct. 19 – A 2002 Ford Explorer driven by Wendy A. Monroe, 35, of Millstadt, ran off the side of the road on Bluff Road just north of HH Road about 7:15 p.m., striking an embankment and overturning. Monroe and a 12-year-old female passenger were transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville for a precautionary evaluation.
Oct. 19 – Jason Yaekel, 31, of Columbia, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant.
Oct. 21 – Jay Tomlin of Waterloo was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant on Route 156 near Hecker.
Oct. 23 – Waterloo High School reported that a 14-year-old female student refused to go home from school, claiming abuse by a parent. The case was referred to the Department of Child and Family Services and remains under investigation.
Oct. 24 – Cody P. Atkins, 21, of Columbia, was arrested for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia on Palmer Road near Red Roof Liquor & Lottery in Columbia.
Oct. 25 – David S. Hembree of Cahokia was arrested on a Monroe County warrant.

Waterloo Police
Oct. 20 – Cory Thompson, 26, of St. Louis, was arrested for harassment by electronic device at 610 Park Street.