(Editor’s note: All 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 guilty.)

Columbia Police
Jan. 12 – David G. Price, 39, of Red Bud, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant and for no insurance on I-255 westbound at milepost 5.6.
Jan. 16 – Benjamin J. Foxx, 44, of Columbia, was arrested for domestic battery on Norman Drive.
Jan. 18 – Joseph W. Coleman, 28, of Cahokia, was arrested on an in-state warrant in the 100 block of Lepp Street.

Monroe County Sheriff
Jan. 13 – Kevin Kamler, 35, of New Athens, was arrested for felony driving while license revoked (second offense) on I-255.
Jan. 13 – Steven M. Augustine, 38, of Columbia, was arrested for DUI and also charged with resisting arrest and felony aggravated battery of a police officer following a traffic stop on Route 3 at Sand Bank Road in Columbia. Court information alleges that Augustine “struck MCSD Sgt. Larry Chausse in the nose with the back of his head and grabbed Chausse’s vest.”
Jan. 14 – Terry W. Powers, 35, of Festus, Mo., was arrested on an in-state warrant.
Jan. 14 – Philip Roscow, 21, of Renault, was arrested for domestic battery and unlawful interference with the reporting of domestic violence in the 2100 block of Main Street in Renault.
Jan. 15 – Heather McCabe, 29, of Imperial, Mo., was arrested on Monroe County warrants for unlawful acquisition of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a prescription form.
Jan. 15 – Christopher Brandenburger, 32, of Dupo, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery following an incident that occurred on Limestone Lane at Bluff Road. The victim was a pregnant woman.
Jan. 15 – William Cornelison, 25, of Belleville, was arrested on an in-state warrant.
Jan. 15 – A burglary to a vacant home for sale in the 200 block of West Jefferson Street in Hecker is under investigation. Entry was gained by breaking the back door of the residence, and items taken include two shotguns, cowboy memorabilia, a ceiling fan, golf clubs, shoes and other items.
Jan. 19 – Deputies assisted the Valmeyer Fire Department in responding to a call in the area of 1300 Garleb Road about 2:30 p.m., after a Saint Bernard belonging to Garrett Crossin fell through the ice of a pond. The dog was rescued by Valmeyer firefighter Tim Valentine, who donned cold water rescue gear and pulled the dog out of the pond. The dog was rushed to Waterloo Animal Hospital. According to 9-1-1 dispatch, the owner saw his dog in the pond and tried to conduct a rescue himself but also fell through the ice. The owner was able to get out of the pond but could not get the dog out. The Columbia Fire Department provided assistance at the scene.

St. Clair County
Jan. 15 – Columbia fire and EMS assisted the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department in responding to a single vehicle rollover crash on Triple Lakes Road just north of Imbs Station Road about 6 p.m. A woman driving a Dodge truck apparently veered out of the path of a deer in the roadway and the truck overturned multiple times. Firemen pried open a door to remove the woman from her truck. She was rushed by ambulance to St. Anthony’s Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.
Jan. 17 – Waterloo fire, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS assisted St. Clair County emergency personnel in responding to a vehicle rollover on Bohleysville Road at Waterloo Road about 11 p.m. Initial reports indicate a female driver exited the vehicle safely with minor injuries. She was transported to Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Waterloo Police
Jan. 14 – Dylan Young, 24, of Chester, was arrested for retail theft at Walmart after allegedly taking vodka from the store.
Jan. 15 – Aaron Brigance, 21, of Valmeyer, was arrested on an in-state warrant at U-Gas.
Jan. 19 – The possible theft of a battery from a vehicle in the 300 block of East Fourth Street is under investigation.

Valmeyer Police
Jan. 18 – The Valmeyer Fire Department assisted Valmeyer police and other responders in searching for a missing person in the caves of Gateway Cold Storage, located at Rock City, 1429 Boulder Boulevard. The call for assistance went out about 3:30 p.m. Police said an officer was conducting routine patrols in that area when a male employee of Gateway Cold Storage saw the police car and darted away, prompting a search. Police eventually made contact with the individual at an undisclosed location away from the caves and determined that he is OK, but declined further comment as the incident remains under investigation.