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Benld Council amends appropriation ordinance, backs away from salvaging Contratto Building facade

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The Benld City Council on Monday night approved an amendment to the fiscal 2017 appropriations ordinance to bring it into alignment with actual spending for the fiscal year that ends on April 30, and learned that salvaging the Contratto Building facade on Central Avenue would be cost prohibitive. Council members also heard a report indicating that about half required number of income surveys have been collected to determine whether the city is eligible to apply for federal grant money to fund a major sewer renovation project.

Finance Committee Chair Ald. Peyton Bernot presented the amended appropriations ordinance, noting there had been unexpected expenses in some areas of the city government, primarily the Police Department. The amended appropriation ordinance was approved unanimously on a motion by Ald. Jim Tilashalsky, seconded by Bernot. The original ordinance, covering expenditures from May 1, 2016, through April 30, 2017, was approved last June. Bernot also reported that the Finance Committee is starting to work on the fiscal 2018 ordinance (May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2018), which will be presented for approval later this year.

Bernot characterized the amendment as a matter of routine housekeeping.

“We did this last year,” he said.

The appropriation ordinance sets spending ceilings restricting the amount of money the city can spend from specific funds.

The appropriation ordinance sets spending ceilings restricting the amount of money the city can spend from specific funds. Under the amended ordinance, the General Fund appropriation is increased by $896, while the appropriation for Proprietary Funds (water, sewer and trash) is reduced by more than $21,000 and the Motor Fuel Tax appropriation is increased by nearly $14,000.

Within the General Fund appropriation, the spending limit for the Police Department is increased by nearly $35,000, primarily to cover the cost of a new squad car and other equipment earlier in the fiscal year. The appropriation for Unemployment Taxes is increased by slightly more than $1,000, while the Maintenance appropriation is increased by slightly more than $6,000. Those increases are substantially offset, however, by reductions in the appropriations for Administration, City Property, Legal Fees and Parks. The total General Fund appropriation increased from $497,003 to $497,899.

Within the Proprietary Funds Appropriation, the appropriation for trash hauling increased from $101,400 for the fiscal year to $111,000. That increase is more than offset by a $26,000 reduction in the Water Department appropriation. The appropriation for sewers remains unchanged at $238,233. The Proprietary Funds total appropriation is deceased from $644,374 to $628,205.

The Motor Fuel Tax appropriation was increased from $30,000 to $43,744 to reflect actual expenditures in that amount.

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Bernot also reported that as of April 12, the city has spent $479,018 in General Fund monies—about $47,000 more than the city had spent at this time last year.

Bernot also reported that as of April 12, the city has spent $479,018 in General Fund monies—about $47,000 more than the city had spent at this time last year. As the same time, Bernot said, General Fund revenues are down by about $17,000.

“We’re not at a deficit at this point,” he said. “We have about $17,000 left before we go into a deficit.”

CONTRATTO BUILDING

Without taking formal action, the council abandoned the concept of razing the rear of the Contratto Building, located across the street from City Hall, while preserving the building’s facade. City Property Committee Chair Brian Frensko reported that he had talked with several contractors and determined that the cost of such a project could range from $15,000 to $40,000. Moreover, since the building is attached to a building located immediately to the west, the project probably could not be accomplished without also razing the adjacent building.

“They suggested that we buy that building and do both of them at the same time,” Frensko said.

“So we’re looking at the cost of buying the building, plus $15,000 to $40,000?” Ald. Collin Obermeyer commented.

The Contratto Building is the subject of a condemnation suit brought by the city to acquire the property for the purpose of abating a nuisance. While the facade appears to be intact from the street, the roof of the building reportedly has collapsed, rendering the building unsalvageable. Council members last month discussed the possibility of preserving the facade to avoid leaving a totally vacant lot on the city’s main street. The suit has been continued several times and a Macoupin County judge recently entered an order giving the city until December to decide what it wants to do with the building. With no plan for dealing with the derelict property, one option would be for the city to dismiss the complaint, City Attorney Rick Verticchio has advised the city.

It’s kind of a moot point since we don’t own the other building.

“It’s kind of a moot point since we don’t own the other building,” Mayor Jim Kelly said, deferring a decision on the property’s future for another time.

“You have until December to decide,” Verticchio advised.

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Following a 20-minute executive session to discuss litigation, personnel and real estate, the council took action to authorize the clean-up of the so-called Baima property, bounded by Central Avenue, Spruce Street and First Street, and took action to demand payment on a mowing bill associated with a property located at 301 West Park Street. The Baima Property reportedly is being sold and the sellers apparently wanted to confirm the status of a platted alley running through the property before proceeding with the clean-up. Though platted, the alley reportedly is nonexistent and is properly included as part of the real estate parcel. The owners of the West Park property reportedly have accumulated a mowing bill of $2,000 and Monday night’s action requires the owners to start making regular payments toward satisfying the bill to avoid legal action.

SEWER GRANT SURVEY

Mayor Kelly and City Clerk Terri Koyne reported that 80 income surveys were returned by mail last week from residents within areas of the city affected by a proposed sewer improvement project, and an unspecified number of surveys were returned to City Hall on Monday. Koyne said 275 surveys were mailed with water bills earlier in April. Under requirements for the federal grant, the city must collect responses from 75 percent of the affected residents—about 210 responses—to document that more than half of the residents are low to moderate income residences.

“We’re about half-way there,” Koyne said.

If the city doesn’t receive the minimum number of responses by mail, city officials will go door-to-door to households that have not responded in an effort to collect the necessary information.

“By the end of the week, we’ll be in a better position to know how many homes we’re going to have to contact,” Kelly commented. He reiterated that financial information supplied by respondents is confidential and is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests.

Results of the survey will determine whether the city is eligible to apply for a $450,000 Community Development and Assistance Program (CDAP) grant to cover 75 percent of the cost of an estimated $600,000 sewer improvement project. The project tentatively includes plans to replace two sewer lines on the northeast side of the city, renovating two lift stations and improving up to 20 manholes.

CLEAN-UP DAY

Mayor Kelly again announced the city is planning a city-wide clean-up day for May 20. Persons planning to participate should have refuse on the curb in front of their homes by 6 a.m. Kelly recommended putting out trash for pick-up the night before to ensure it is on the curb when Flowers Sanitation begins picking up refuse as 6 a.m. Items for pick-up must fit into an area not to exceed four feet wide by eight feet long and six feet in height. Landscape waste, bricks, cement, masonry, paint, batteries, tires and electronics are among the items that will not be accepted.

After May 20, Kelly said, the city will step up enforcement of nuisance ordinances regarding accumulations of refuse.

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“We’re going to be looking very close at nuisance ordinance violations,” he said.

Kelly also reported that he determined it will not be necessary to seek bids to repair a fence at the city baseball fields. After looking at the damage, he said, it was discovered that no more than one post, a post cap and some tie-downs will be needed to make the repair.

“We will get that done,” he said. “I can get enough volunteer labor.”

NEW POLICE CAR

Police Committee Chair Ald. Teresa Tucker reported the city recently acquired a surplus police car from the city of Wood River for a token price of $1.

“We got a new police car from Wood River at a very good price,” she said. Ald. Obermeyer reportedly located the vehicle and arranged for the transfer.

The vehicle is an unmarked 2006 Ford Crown Victoria with 93,000 miles on the odometer. Before going into service the city plans to install a new radio and have the vehicle checked out mechanically.

In further discussion, Ald. Bernot asked about the possibility of rotating police cars among officers to control mileage accumulating on individual vehicles.

“I think we need to do that,” he said.

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Mayor Kelly formally thanked the City of Wood River for transferring the vehicle to Bend.

MAINTENANCE REPORTS

The council referred to committee the issue of requiring monthly maintenance reports from the Maintenance Department after Ald. Bernot asked about the possibility of the department providing such reports.

“That’s probably not going to happen,” said Ald. Obermeyer.

“Why not?” Bernot asked.

“I could tell them to do it,” Obermeyer responded. “But they could come back through their union and want more money because we would be adding to their work.”

Bernot said he isn’t looking for a detailed report, but a more general report to keep aldermen informed about what projects the department is working on and what projects they have completed.

“I get accused of not knowing what they’re doing,” he said, “and most of the time, I don’t know.” He said a generalized report would be helpful and asked Verticchio if such reporting could be covered under the “rights of management” terms in the union contract.

Ultimately, the issue was referred to committee for further investigation.

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VERIZON CONTRACT

Mayor Kelly told the council that aldermen will need to vote in June on whether or not to continue with a Verizon contract that provides computer linkages for the police department. He said the basic cost of the service is only $35 per month, but data charges can quickly mount up. Last month’s bill, for example, topped $4,000, he said.

“It doesn’t take much of a hiccup for those gigabyte charges to mount up,” he said.

Kelly said the service is probably needed through May and into June, a time period that includes the annual Italian-American Days Festival. But the council could reconsider the contract at its regular June meeting. He referred the issue to committee for a recommendation for the June meeting.

ITS TRAIL RESOLUTION

Acting on a request from the ITS Bike Trail Committee, the council approved a resolution renewing the city’s support of the committee’s efforts to develop the trail. Committee member William Vogt appeared at the March meeting of the council to ask the city to approve the resolution. The committee is working on development of a walking/biking trail along the former alignment of the Illinois Traction System railway. The trail already has been completed between Edwardsville and Staunton, and the committee now hopes to extend the trail from Staunton to Benld where it would link up with the Benld-Gillespie Bike Trail.

SCOPEL DEPARTURE

Before adjourning, Mayor Kelly recognized retiring City Treasurer Mary Ann Scopel who chose not to seek re-election in the most recent Consolidated Election. She has served as treasurer or city clerk for 20 years in the city.

“I want to thank Mary Ann Scopel for 20 years of service to the city,” Kelly said. “We’re going to miss you I’m sure.”

Cindy Crites, who was elected without opposition to the position of City Treasurer, will be sworn in during the May meeting of the city council.

OTHER ACTION

In other action, the council:

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  • Accepted a bid of $1,000 from Ruff ’n Tuff Tree Service to remove a dead tree from city property in the 200 block of Eighth Street. One other bid of $1,800 was received.
  • Tabled action on accepting a bid to replace doors at the Civic Center to give the vendor time to confirm the price of the doors from his vendor.
  • Approved payment of annual dues of $250 for membership in the Illinois Municipal League, plus $30 for a statewide municipal directory to be published in August.
  • Directed the Public Works Committee to seek bids on a 52-inch zero-turn mower to be used in conjunction with a 61-inch zero-turn mower the city currently owns.
  • Agreed to hire Larry Wright as a temporary grass cutter at an hourly rate of $8.25 to work until the end of the school year, after which Tim Wargo will resume duties as a temporary grass cutter at an hourly rate of $10.50 through the summer. Wright will resume his duties in the early fall when Wargo returns to school.
  • Agreed to again offer a surplus 2001 Ford Ranger truck for sale via sealed bids. The city previously received no bids on the vehicle. For the second offering, the city is removing its $1,000 minimum bid requirement.

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Gillespie Police Report: March 17-23, 2024

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SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to child abuse.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to Madison Street and Wilson Street in reference to suspicious activity.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was out in the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a security check. 

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MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a domestic battery. Regan M. Treadway, 22, of Hillsboro was arrested for domestic battery.

Gillespie Police Department assisted the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department with a criminal investigation.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Madison Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning. Charles H. Daubman, 62, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer during normal patrol in the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld noticed a trunk open on a vehicle. The officer made contact with the owners and they secured the trunk after checking it.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to illegal dumping.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a civil standby.

The School Resource Officer called in requesting assistance in reference to a female student that had left the school.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

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An officer was dispatched to Route 4 by the nursing home to check on a person on a bike with no lights.

An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Route 138 in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Logan G. Lawson, 22, of Roodhouse was issued a citation for speeding.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare. David E. Schmidt, 46, of Staunton was issued citations for speeding, expired registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Spruce Street in reference to illegal parking.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Jersey Street in reference to an open line 911 call.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. Candace N. Carlen, 36, of New Douglas was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to West Dorsey Street and South Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to suspicious activity.

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An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Esha V. Bhatt, 30, of Edwardsville was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Nicole L Richey, 34, of Wilsonville was issued a citation for speeding and expired registration.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of 9th Street in Benld in reference to a suicidal subject

An officer was out with a suspicious person at Main Street and Spruce Street in Benld.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Walter L. Vester, 29, of Gillespie was arrested on a Glenn Carbon warrant for larceny.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. Jordan L. Jett, 23, of Hillsboro was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to aggravated assault. Levi T. Kroll, 34, of Carlinville was arrested for aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, and operation of a vehicle with suspended registration.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to LJ Avenue where multiple vehicles were parked in a no-parking zone. After multiple announcements asking them to move, two vehicles remained and received citations. Jeromy J Moore, 47, of Greenfield and Matthew E. Raffety, 52, of Bunker Hill were issued citations for parking in a no-parking zone.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a domestic battery. Mitchela P. Zbornak, 34, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

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An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak Street in reference to an ordinance issue for illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Oak Street in reference to a possible burglary.

The School Resource Officer called in reckless driving in the high school parking lot.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to retail theft and criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to Illinois Street and Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a loud vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious person. 

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SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a 911 hang-up call.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Oak for a 911 untraceable call the officers checked the area and were unable to find an emergency.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to down wires at Dorsey Road and 1st Street in Mt. Clare. Ameren was contacted to remove the wiring.

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Gillespie Police Report: March 10-16, 2024

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SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Stephanie M. Lasica, 29, of Mt. Clare was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and overtaking on the left lane.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to 600 block of Frey Street in reference to an assault.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street in East Gillespie. Thor S. Barnes, 43, of Forest Grove, OR was arrested for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol, and improper use of evidence of registration.

An officer was dispatched to South Main and South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Willow Street in Benld in reference to harassment by telephone.

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MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024

Gaberial A. Desherlia, 22, of Gillespie was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a suspicious item that was left by a building.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cynthia D. Edwards, 55, of Benld was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to disturbing the peace.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

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An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist.

Logan M. Billings, 34, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for aggravated battery.

The officers were dispatched to 5th Street and Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. A 16-year-old from Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.

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An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a found item left on a porch.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024

An officer dispatched to the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Brandon M. Lyons, 43, of Gillespie was arrested for aggravated domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Oregon Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.

An officer was dispatched to West Maple Street and North Jersey Street in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.

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An officer assisted an Alderman with an Ordinance issue in the 100 block of Henry Street.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

An officer was dispatched to 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Spruce Street and 5th Street in Benld. Dallas W. Richardson, 29, of Benld was arrested for improper use of evidence of registration and expired registration.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to LJ Avenue and Broadway Street in reference to illegal parking.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to property.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024

An officer was approached by a female in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare and reported suspicious behavior.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Charles Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street in reference to a security check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in reference to the violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Mor Street in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious person.

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An officer was out in the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld to speak with a male in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 500 block of Horizon Street.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.

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An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 700 block of Frey Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a domestic. David L. Clark, 31, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in reference to traffic control.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of South Street

An officer was out at Madison Street and Spruce Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to juvenile issues.

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Gillespie Police Report: March 3-9, 2024

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SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the Benld Sports Center Complex in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 600 block of Olive Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Second Street in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a house check.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Hard Road in Benld in reference to dogs at large.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a 911 open line. The officer checked the area and discovered it was a child playing with the phone.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Ave and Main Street in Benld. Christy L. Williams, 39, of Bunker Hill was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 15000 block of Harmony Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a 911 call.

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of Maple Street in reference to assistance with a suicidal subject.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway in reference to a domestic battery. Lee A. Pollard, 23, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to harassment by electronic communication.

An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of Cahokia Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile runaway.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue and to recover property.

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave in reference to improper parking.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer was dispatched to Route 138 and Benld Cemetery in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash/hit-and-run.

An officer was out on Handy Street and Easton Street in reference to a motorist assist and property damage.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property and harassment.

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An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to domestic trouble and juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Clark Street in reference to a hit-and-run.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to harassment in the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Ave in East Gillespie in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Dollar General in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person walking in the roadway.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave in reference to improper parking.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Hard Road in Benld for unwanted solicitors.

An officer was out in the 600 block of Edwards Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer was dispatched to Easton Street and Handy Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to Central Ave and Route 4 in Benld in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to a juvenile issue.

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An officer was dispatched to Henrietta Street and Green Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Route 4 in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave in reference to improper parking.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Ave in East Gillespie. Elizabeth A. Knight, 54, of Washington was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the area of East Easton and South Second Street for smoke coming from under a bridge.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to fraud.

An officer met with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to the return of found property.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to property.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 hang-up call.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street for a vehicle complaint. Tammy M. Dunn, 53, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal squealing/screeching of tires.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was out at Park Street and Pine Street in Benld in reference to a trailer truck stuck under the train trestle. Chase E. Schultz, 21, of New Baden was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic device.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a suspicious person in the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a 911 open line. Once an officer arrived on scene, they discovered it to be a misdial.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to assistance in removing an intoxicated subject.

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An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an intoxicated female.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Jersey Street and Spruce Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to cyber-bullying.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to theft and aggravated assault.

An officer was dispatched to South 8th Street and Central Ave in Benld in reference to reckless driving.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud.

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a dog at large.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker in reference to a juvenile issue.

Tammy M. Dunn, 53, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal squealing/screeching of tires.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville in reference to a well-being check.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Henry Street in reference to a domestic dispute and child custody issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

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Halli L. Thompson, 23, of Benld was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear while driving while their license was suspended.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Ave and Main Street in Benld.  Heaven L. Kopsie, 31, of Benld for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in reference to an accidental 911 misdial.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Berry Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Ave in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Ave in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances

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An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was out at Oak Street and Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.

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