Police
Drugs stolen in Columbia Walgreens break-in
Police are investigating the theft of many prescription medications from the Columbia Walgreens pharmacy following an early Wednesday morning break-in. “They were in and out of there quick, probably less…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 4/4/2018
(Editor’s note: 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…
Read MoreTruck, mower stolen in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the Saturday morning theft of a pickup truck with a trailer hauling a riding lawnmower. Police were notified shortly after 5:40 a.m. that a pewter 2002…
Read MoreColumbia keeps Route 3 dialogue moving
Representatives of the Facebook group “Citizens Demanding Change on Illinois Route 3, Columbia, Illinois” addressed the Columbia City Council, Columbia Police Chief Jerry Paul and Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing…
Read MoreBieber found guilty of dealing meth
A Waterloo man was found guilty on all three counts related to the delivery of methamphetamine during a jury trial held this week at the Monroe County Courthouse. Following just…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 3/28/2018
(Editor’s note: 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…
Read MoreColeman petitions for new trial
A murder case that captivated the entire region and brought national attention to Monroe County seems like ages ago. But the central figure in that case has had nothing but…
Read MoreWPD getting word out on scams
It starts with a robocall claiming the person on the other end has won a free cruise, or with someone calling an unsuspecting senior citizen pretending to be a grandchild.…
Read MoreEsker case closed without charges
A lengthy investigation into the officer-involved shooting death of 53-year-old Edwin “Beanie” Esker during a domestic dispute near Maeystown the evening of July 5 has concluded without charges filed. Police…
Read MoreKuykendall seeks reduction in murder sentence
A status hearing was held last Wednesday morning at the Monroe County Courthouse regarding Jordan Kuykendall, who is serving a 40-year sentence at Menard Correctional Center in Chester for the…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 3/21/2018
(Editor’s note: 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…
Read MoreActions taken following threat by CHS student
Columbia police are investigating and Columbia school officials have notified parents following comments made by a Columbia High School student that are being treated as threats. “Columbia High School administration…
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