Posts Tagged ‘Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill’
Suspected drug overdose death in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 9 p.m. Wednesday to a suspected drug overdose in Columbia. Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill said his office was requested to respond to a residence in…
Read MoreCoroner’s office duties explained
During the first of what will be regular updates from the Monroe County Coroner’s Office, deputy coroner Theresa Hitzemann gave the Monroe County Board an overview of what her department…
Read MoreCounty sets officials’ salaries
Prior to the Monroe County Board setting salaries for elected officials who are on the November 2024 ballot, Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill made a plea for commissioners to reconsider…
Read MoreFatal barn collapse in Waterloo
Emergency personnel rushed to the scene of a partial barn collapse with fire Saturday morning off Country Club Lane at North Rogers Street near the Waterloo Country Club. One person…
Read MoreWoman dies after SUV crashes into Columbia home
The Columbia police, fire and EMS departments responded shortly before 5:30 p.m. Friday after a white SUV struck the garage side of a residence in the 200 block of North…
Read MorePair of fatal I-255 crashes
There were two fatalities in less than three days on I-255 in and near Monroe County. A Dupo man died from serious injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash about 5:15…
Read MoreFatal crash on I-255 in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 2:20 a.m. Monday to a fatal crash on I-255 westbound at milepost 5.8 in Columbia. A car drove into the rear of a tractor-trailer that was…
Read MoreDeath under investigation in Columbia
The death of a man found deceased in his Columbia apartment Wednesday morning is being investigated, though no foul play is suspected. Police were called to conduct a welfare check…
Read MoreID of body found along river still unknown
The remains of a body found along the bank of the Mississippi River in rural Monroe County this summer have still not been identified. Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill and…
Read MoreDeath investigation in Columbia
The death of a 40-year-old man in Columbia is under investigation, though officials do not believe foul play was involved. Brian Lee Zeiger died Nov. 12. Monroe County Coroner Bob…
Read MoreWoman dies in Waterloo house fire
A Waterloo woman died in an early Sunday afternoon house fire, leaving family members to praise her warmth and kindness. The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 1 p.m. for…
Read MoreCoroner releases 2021 totals
Compared to those of 2020, the Monroe County Coroner’s Office saw more drug overdoses and less COVID deaths. From 2020 to 2021, the coroner’s office saw a 75 percent increase…
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