SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street regarding a disturbance. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld regarding theft. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street regarding theft. Tina M. Youtz, […]
Murder charges filed related to the death of 23-month-old
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson announced on Thursday, July 2 first degree murder charges have been filed against a Roodhouse man related to the death of a 23-month-old Carlinville girl. Allan Castleberry Jr., 27 of Roodhouse, was formally charged for the child’s death after reportedly striking the infant’s head against a wall. The infant, […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 21-27, 2020
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020 An officer was dispatched to Route 138 in Mt. Clare regarding an injured animal. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Macoupin Street regarding a juvenile issue. Caleb J. Thomeczek, 19, of Gillespie was issued a citation for disobeying a stop sign at 2nd Street and […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 14-20, 2020
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld for a domestic dispute. MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street for a domestic dispute. Kyle D. Tilley, 28, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 7-12, 2020
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street for a domestic dispute. Todd L. Geninatti, 45, of Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for burglary and transported to the Macoupin County Jail. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 31-June 6, 2020
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street to retrieve some suspicious items that were found by the clerk. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Central Ave in Benld for a child custody issue. MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020 An officer was […]
Four people die in a small plane crash outside of Carlinville
The Macoupin County Coroner’s Office announced four victims perished in a small plane crash about three miles south of Carlinville on Sunday, May 31. The single-engine plane took off from Creve Coeur Airport outside of St. Louis around 3:19 p.m. and crashed at 3:45 p.m. Killed in the accident was the pilot, Joshua Sweers, 35, […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 25-30, 2020
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020 An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female for a violation of a no-contact order. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road Mt. Clare for a traffic crash. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road, […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 17-23, 2020
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Henry Street for a possible drug overdose. An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Second Street for a complaint of speeding and assault. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street for disturbing the peace and criminal […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 10-15, 2020
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 Daniel W. Tucker, 47, of Gillespie was cited for driving while license is suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was given a notice to appear with a court date. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Route 4 of Benld for a domestic dispute. MONDAY, MAY 11, […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 3-9, 2020
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Macoupin Street regarding a theft. An officer on routine patrol in the 400 block of Park Avenue noticed an open door on a residence. He checked the home and all was secure. An officer was dispatched to a business in the […]
Staunton man suffers life-threatening injuries in weekend motorcycle accident
A Staunton man suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday night after he wrecked a Buell motorcycle around 8 o’clock in the evening on East Olive Street in Staunton, according to Illinois State Police. Benjamin Schwandner, 35 of Staunton, was airlifted to a local hospital after police say he lost control of his motorcycle while traveling at a […]
Virden teenager killed in a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday
A Virden teenager was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday, May 6 on Illinois Route 4 in Macoupin County, according to the Macoupin County Coroner’s Office. Colby Rheude, 18 of Virden, was killed after he crossed the center line in his 1999 Ford truck and struck a 2018 International tractor-trailer head-on, Illinois State Police […]
Gillespie Police Report: April 26-May 2, 2020
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2020 Zacchues H. McGuire, 25, of Gillespie was issued citations for driving while license is suspended and illegal possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle. He was issued a notice to appear in court. The Glen Carbon Police Department called requesting assistance on one on their cases. MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020 An […]
Gillespie Police Report: April 19-25, 2020
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 Harold W Kelley, 43, of Gillespie was issued a citation for riding a four-wheeler on the roadway. MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North Macoupin Street referencing an animal complaint. TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Park […]
Police investigating fatal car, motorcycle accident in Mt. Olive
Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning their office and the Illinois State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal car versus motorcycle accident that happened Thursday evening in rural Mt. Olive. The accident happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, on Litchfield Trail in rural Mt. Olive when a 2014 Chevrolet […]
Gillespie Police Report: April 13-18, 2020
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020 Harold W. Kelley, 43, of Gillespie was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and illegal transportation of alcohol. He was issued citations and given a notice to appear in court. An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Clinton Street reference […]
Illinois State Police realigns, creates new investigation zone
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) revealed plans on Monday, April 20 to realign zones and add an investigative zone in southern Illinois to provide increased ISP investigative presence in the Metro East and southern Illinois. This follows the Governor’s executive order signed last year reestablishing the DCI. “Under this realignment, […]
Benld Council votes to end city police department
By a 4-2 vote, Benld city aldermen chose during a brief special meeting Friday night to end the city’s decades-old police department and contract with the City of Gillespie for police protection services. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the council met in the Benld Civic Center instead of council chambers so aldermen and city officials could […]
Gillespie Council agrees to offer police protection contract to Benld
In what appears to be a tentative first step toward disbanding the Benld Police Department, the Gillespie City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to offer a police protection contract to the City of Benld. The Benld City Council is expected to meet in special session Friday night to vote on whether or not to accept […]
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