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Unlocked 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…
Read MoreDriver of fleeing vehicle charged
A young Missouri man was charged in Monroe County Circuit Court following an incident in rural Columbia late Saturday night. At about 11:15 p.m., a Columbia police officer observed a…
Read MoreCounty OKs budget; talks SAFE-T Act
Friday, Dec. 1 marked the first day of a new fiscal year for Monroe County. After several budget hearings throughout the month, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the…
Read MoreWPD chief retiring
A major position will soon need to be filled within the Waterloo Police Department as current chief Jeff Prosise will be retiring next month. The announcement came during Monday’s Waterloo…
Read MoreCold water rescue in Columbia
A rural Columbia family is especially thankful following a cold water rescue on their property earlier this week. Laura Eames told the Republic-Times that a quick response from the Columbia…
Read MoreFriday injury crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 2:30 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries in the 700 block of North Market Street just north of Kolmer Avenue near the entrance to…
Read MoreBody found in Columbia ruled natural death
A death investigation was conducted following the discovery of a body near a storage unit early Friday afternoon in Columbia. At about 12:05 p.m., a woman called 911 to report…
Read MoreAdvanced training for CPD sergeant
A Columbia Police Department sergeant recently completed a 12-week course at the Southern Police Institute of the University of Louisville which has allowed him to reflect on his career and…
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