Hillsboro police: Mail stolen
On July 16, Officer Michael Fisher investigated a one-vehicle accident in the alley between Main and Washington streets. Terry A. Cody of Hillsboro, driving a 1984 Lincoln Town Car, was northbound in the alley between Main and Washington. He pulled to the left side of the alley to parallel park and turned off the vehicle's lights. The vehicle struck a natural gas meter belonging to Atmos Energy of Eureka. Passengers in the Cody vehicle were Joseph Bauer and Calvin Maurer, both of Hillsboro. No injuries were reported.
Terry A. Cody was arrested for DUI, reckless driving, and operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license.
On July 19, Officer Chad Funk investigated a misdemeanor theft at the home of Sonny Collins in Hillsboro. An unknown suspect(s) removed the mail from Collins' mailbox and threw it in his and his neighbor's yard.