Police
Police chiefs share common bond
With a new police chief in Waterloo stepping into his role just last month, it was recently learned that the heads of two local police departments share a long and…
Read MoreNew VPD officer returns home
The Valmeyer Police Department recently brought on a new full-time hire, welcoming an experienced officer back home after a lengthy career outside the community. Having grown up in the village,…
Read MoreSex offender fails to register in Monroe County
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Missouri man last week for failure to register as a sex offender after moving to this area. Police said a MCSD deputy conducted…
Read MoreTheft from Columbia pharmacy
Police were on the lookout for a suspect vehicle following a Friday morning theft from CVS Pharmacy, 100 Admiral Trost Drive, Columbia. The alleged theft occurred about 9:40 a.m., but…
Read MoreFirearms stolen from unlocked Waterloo vehicles
The Waterloo Police Department is investigating several thefts from vehicles early Sunday morning in the Stonefield and Vandebrook subdivisions off Route 3 at the south end of the city. Firearms…
Read MoreWPD 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…
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