Police
Sidewalk chalk messages lead to stalking charges
A Missouri man was charged this week following several sidewalk chalk messages written and other alleged actions taken in response to a child custody case at the Monroe County Courthouse.…
Read MorePraise for New Athens police officer
New Athens is a safer place thanks to the efforts of one of the village’s police officers, according to the village’s mayor. New Athens Detective Sgt. Jake Renner has…
Read MoreMCSD unveils website
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department recently unveiled a new website to offer more resources to local residents as assistance in dealing with potential criminal matters. On the main page of…
Read MoreWaterloo man nabbed following pursuit
A local man was apprehended in connection with a recent alleged armed robbery following a Friday morning pursuit. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly after 7 a.m., it…
Read MoreDrug arrest following police pursuit
A Missouri man was arrested on multiple felonies following a police pursuit late last Wednesday night in Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly after 11 p.m.,…
Read MoreRevv ruff on crime
A new K-9 unit began sniffing for the Waterloo Police Department over the summer following several weeks of training, marking the first time the community has had two dogs on…
Read MoreBurglary case a joint effort for CPD, MCSD
A joint investigation between the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department resulted in the arrest Monday of a young Springfield man on several charges of burglary to motor…
Read MoreCoalition tours renovated MCSD
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities held its regular meeting at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, discussing drug-related crime in the county before taking a look at recent renovations…
Read MoreCall for changes after Menard incidents
Menard Correctional Center in Chester was placed on lockdown last week and staff were provided with personal protective equipment as a hazmat team and the Illinois Department of Corrections investigate…
Read MoreRural King thief nabbed again
A man previously arrested for theft from a Waterloo store was apprehended again for allegedly committing the same crime last week. Kevin P. Ricks, 58, of Belleville, was charged with…
Read MoreRetail theft at Rural King
Two people were arrested following a felony retail theft that occurred Thursday evening in Waterloo. Waterloo police said that shortly before 5:20 p.m., a chainsaw and other power tools were…
Read MoreUnlocked vehicles targeted again in Columbia
Police are investigating after at least two unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered early Friday morning in Columbia. Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon said his department received a call about two…
Read More