Police
WPD has a new chief
As Waterloo Police Chief Jeff Prosise celebrated his final day with the department Friday, the week began with his deputy chief of the last five years stepping into his shoes.…
Read MorePolice detail 2023 totals
Following a substantial, multi-year impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, reports from local law enforcement officials seem to indicate growth in police activity akin to what was recorded prior to…
Read MoreVehicle stolen in Dupo
Area law enforcement agencies were put on alert following the report of a vehicle stolen Tuesday night in Dupo. According to an Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network broadcast, a…
Read MoreCPD officer seeks relaxing retirement
A Columbia police officer is starting off his new year with some time for rest and relaxation as he stepped away last week from the department after 22 years. Officer…
Read MoreDouble drug overdose save in Columbia
Police and EMS personnel responded about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to two occupants in a vehicle who were overdosing on suspected fentanyl on the I-255 ramp to southbound Route 3 near…
Read MoreSheriff presents annual report
Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing continued an ongoing defense of his department during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. During meetings over the past several months, Rohlfing has responded…
Read MoreMan found deceased in Waterloo park
An investigation is underway after a young man was found deceased Saturday morning in a Waterloo park. Waterloo police said an unresponsive 25-year-old male was discovered about 8:30 a.m. at…
Read MoreUnlocked vehicles entered in Columbia
Police are investigating multiple reports of unlocked vehicles entered early Thursday morning in Columbia. A total of four vehicles were unlawfully entered in The Pines subdivision, police said, including on…
Read MoreBurglars released from jail nabbed again
A man and woman who were released from jail following a late October burglary in Columbia without bail due to the new Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act attempted to evade a…
Read MoreMCSD makes fentanyl arrest
Two people were arrested earlier this month following a traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and other drugs. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that…
Read MoreAttempted burglary in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred early Wednesday morning at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. Video surveillance footage shows that at about 4:10 a.m.,…
Read MoreMCSD makes stolen vehicle arrests
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said proactive enforcement by its deputies resulted in two stolen vehicles located and three subjects arrested in recent weeks. On Nov. 7, a deputy conducting…
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