Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a Staunton man was charged with disseminating child pornography. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work to collaborate with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois to apprehend offenders who download and trade child pornography online. Alex L. Ivey, 32, of Staunton was […]
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Gillespie Police Report: June 19-25, 2022
SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2022 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a traffic crash involving damage to property. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin in reference to a theft. An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 12-18, 2022
Sunday, June 12, 2022 William C. Cooper, 38, of Benld was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for criminal damage An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Staunton Road in reference to a suicidal subject. An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 5-11, 2022
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2022 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a missing juvenile. Asa M. Proctor, 43, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine. An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in […]
Gillespie police arrest Alton murder suspect
A man wanted in connection with the murder of a pregnant mother from Alton, formerly of Litchfield, was arrested in Gillespie last Thursday, June 9. Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe said police received a report of a stolen bicycle in the 300 block of Western Street. Officers responded and found the described male riding away […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 22-28, 2022
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022 An officer was dispatched to Eagarville Lake regarding a possible suicidal subject. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7th Street in Benld regarding criminal trespass to property. An officer was dispatched to the area of North 6th Street in Benld regarding a loud noise. An officer was dispatched to […]
Litchfield woman dies in Macoupin County accident on Tuesday
A Litchfield woman died in a two vehicle car accident on Tuesday, May 31, around 4:23 p.m. on Illinois Route 16 at County Line Road in Macoupin County after rear-ending a passenger bus. Illinois State Police said Grace Keeton, 23 of Litchfield, was driving east on Route 16 when she collided with the back of […]
Gillespie man faces charges for child pornography
A Gillespie man was charged by the Macoupin County States Attorney’s Office with one charge of child pornography, a class 2 felony. Brian Jansen, 52 of Gillespie, was charged on May 2 following an investigation by the Gillespie Police Department. The incident unfolded on January 4, 2022, when officers were called to a residence in […]
Former Staunton man sentenced to 20 years
A former Staunton man was sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a January 2019 incident. Macoupin County State’s Attorney announced on Monday that Jerry Shafer, 36, received the sentence for the class X felony following his guilty plea in December 2021. A report was made in January 2019 to the […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 15-21, 2022
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Trolley Street in Benld regarding a domestic battery. Chelsea E. Grimes, 22, of Butler and Clayton C. Rosenthal-Gruenlo were arrested for domestic battery. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld regarding a domestic battery. Brayden D. […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 8-14, 2022
SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2022 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld regarding having a subject removed. Michael D. Skeldon, 48, of Gillespie was issued a citation for public intoxication. An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street regarding the theft of services and criminal […]
Carlinville man dies in motorcycle accident Wednesday on Route 108
A 49-year-old Carlinville man died Wednesday evening after colliding with a truck pulling a box trailer. The accident happened at approximately 5:40 p.m. on May 11 on Illinois Route 108 at East 2nd Round in Montgomery County. Ronald Schaaff, 49 of Carlinville, died at the scene after being ejected off his 2008 Yamaha motorcycle. Illinois […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 1-7, 2022
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2022 An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with an elderly male. He was referred to Programs for the Elderly for assistance. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Central Avenue in Benld regarding a juvenile runaway. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of […]
Gillespie Police Report: April 24-30, 2022
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022 An officer initiated a traffic stop at 8th Street and Maple Street in Benld. Dakota R. Campbell, 24, of Litchfield was arrested for driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration. An officer assisted a male with a medical call and had stopped at Gillespie Police Department […]
Gillespie Police Report: April 17-23, 2022
SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2022 An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Donaldson Street regarding a hit-and-run traffic crash. An officer initiated a traffic stop at Charles Street and Staunton Road. Alexander V. Wacker 22 of Greenville was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. An officer spoke with a female at […]
Gillespie Police Report: April 10-16, 2022
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2022 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street regarding a suicidal subject. An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding the theft of a motor vehicle. Layne J. Withers, 28, of Benld was arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and […]
Gillespie Police Report: April 3-9, 2022
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2022 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Montgomery Street regarding criminal damage to property. Nicole A. Ruyle, 39, of Benld was arrested on multiple warrants: one out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on flight escape, one out of Madison County for failure to appear on violation of […]
Gillespie Police Report: March 27-April 2, 2022
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 5th Street in Benld. Seth E. Brown, 41, of Gillespie was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street regarding theft from a motor vehicle. An officer was dispatched to the 600 block […]
Gillespie Police Report: March 20-26, 2022
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding a death investigation. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville regarding a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to South 2nd Street in Benld regarding a domestic battery. Mackenzie L. Rieffer, […]
Gillespie Police Report: March 13-19, 2022
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Baker Street regarding criminal trespass to property. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville regarding a battery. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld regarding a dog at large. […]
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