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Glen Carbo opens its police department lobby as cooling shelter until July 2
The National Weather Service has announced a heat advisory for the Glen Carbon area from Monday June 29 until 12 a.m. on July 2, with heat index values as high as 110 degrees. Therefore, the Village of Glen Carbon has made a declaration that the Glen Carbon Police Department lobby, located at 149 N Main…
Read MoreIllinois law enforcement achieves near universal compliance in inaugural SAFE-T Act training verification cycle
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) today announced near universal compliance among active-duty law enforcement officers in the state’s first verification group in the training verification process as mandated by the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act. The high achievement rate for the “A-G” last name group,…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Police Department staff changes focus of village board meeting
Village water rates to jump 12% in 2027, 2028 By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Police Department was the topic of discussion at the opening of last Tuesday’s regular board meeting. The meeting opened with a special presentation for Lt. Ned Miller, who is retiring from the force. Senator Erika Harriss requested a special…
Read MoreWater damage exacerbates space issues at Troy Police Department
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Space was already at a premium within the Troy Police Department but Mother Nature decided to add her own special plot twist. “I wanted to get into the damage to the building that we discovered,” began Troy Police Chief Chris Wasser at a public safety committee meeting on June 1.…
Read MoreCollinsville Police Department reshuffles after Jeremias’ retirement
By Randy Pierce • Two promotions within its command level ranks and the hiring of two new officers have been announced by the Collinsville Police Department as occurring earlier this month. Sergeant Scott Pritchett has been moved into the position of administrative lieutenant and Patrol Officer Kevin Tisch is now taking over the role formerly…
Read MoreCollinsville PD recognizes Lt. Jeremias on his retirement after 28 years of service
By Randy Pierce Reporter • Retired Collinsville Police Department Lieutenant Wilbert “Bud” Jeremias has been recognized upon the conclusion of an illustrious law enforcement career that totaled 28 years. After serving in a patrol capacity in East St. Louis from 1998 to October 2005, Jeremias joined the Collinsville Police Department, first with similar responsibilities and,…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board approves plans for village upgrades
By Kathy Turner • Several projects that will enhance and/or upgrade village properties were approved by the Glen Carbon village board on Tuesday, March 24. The first will make major changes to Collinsville Street. The board approved an engineering task order to plan for the widening of that street and developing a turn-around for buses…
Read MoreDriver’s failure to use signal becomes drug, warrant discoveries for Troy Police
By Charles Bolinger Editor • For Troy Police Officer Cody Blackburn, the early morning hours of Feb. 26 had been unremarkable on his patrol until he saw the dark blue 2015 Chevy Malibu sedan heading southbound on Liebler Road at Edwardsville Road. According to Blackburn’s official incident field report, “I observed that the vehicle failed…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Police to start $2.1 million expansion project
By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon board on Jan. 27 approved several purchases that will prepare the Glen Carbon police department for 2026 and years to come. First, the board approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer Interceptor as a new squad car. The board also approved the upfitting of the vehicle to…
Read MoreCollinsville officers, telecommunicators receive SILEC/SIPCA awards
by Randy Pierce • Three officers and two telecommunicators with the Collinsville Police Department, along with two deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and one of its telecommunicators, are recipients of awards presented at the 33rd annual recognition event hosted jointly by the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC) and the Southern Illinois Police…
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