SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019 William S. Nix, 27, of Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for arson and was also issued a citation for resisting arrest before being transported to the Macoupin County jail. An officer initiated a traffic stop in Eagarville. Whitney C. Albers, 53, of South Roxana was issued […]
Plainview man struck, killed by train on Thursday
A vehicle was struck and a 67-year-old Plainview man was killed on Thursday, November 7 when his vehicle was hit by a freight train before witnesses could remove the man from his vehicle, authorities said. The Macoupin County Coroner’s Office said in a statement they were notified at 5:06 p.m. on Thursday of a train […]
Gillespie Police Report: October 28-November 2, 2019
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street for a female requesting an officer to search her son’s room after a suspicious item was found. Drug items were located and taken to the Police Department. An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street for […]
Police Chief issues warning of circulating counterfeit money
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe issued a warning on Monday that multiple counterfeit money transactions have been used during business transactions. DePoppe said the Gillespie Police Department has received multiple complaints from businesses of counterfeit money being used including counterfeit $20 bills and counterfeit $50 bills. He reminded businesses and residents to be extra cautious […]
Police pursuit passes through Macoupin County on Monday
A police pursuit that crossed into Macoupin County on Monday afternoon, November 5, ultimately came to an end near Greenville when police used spike strips to disable the vehicle. Illinois State Police announced on Tuesday that Illinois State Police and Bond County deputies took Christopher S. McCartney, 35 of Clinton, MO, into custody Monday afternoon […]
Sunday accident in Macoupin County claims one life
An accident Sunday morning at 6:29 a.m., November 4, on Illinois Route 267 claimed the life of a 35-year-old Jersey County woman. Macoupin County Chief Deputy Coroner Anthony Kravanya reported Rebecca Droste, 35 of Fidelity, was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:22 a.m. The two-vehicle accident happened north of Brighton when a Ford […]
Gillespie Police Report: October 21-26, 2019
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019 Harold W. Kelly, 42, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out Macoupin County for failure to appear on driving while license is suspended. He was transported to the Macoupin County jail. An officer was dispatched to assist with a suicidal male in front of FasMart. The male was transported to the […]
Gillespie Police Report: October 13-19, 2019
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 Kimberly L. Ashmore, 50, of Gillespie was issued a citation for no valid driver’s license. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street to assist in a custody dispute. Dylan S. Shaw, 20, of Carlinville was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, […]
Gillespie Police Report: October 6-12, 2019
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street for a civil stand-by while subjects removed items from an apartment. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Park Avenue to take a report of unlawful burning. Harold W. Kelly, 42, of Gillespie was issued a citation for […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 30-October 5, 2019
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Chestnut Street to keep the peace between two family members. An officer was dispatched to United Community Bank to take a report of fraud. An officer was dispatched to the police department to take a report of stolen vehicle registration plates. […]
Carlinville man sentenced to 17 years for armed violence
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson announced on Monday that Associate Judge Joshua Meyer accepted a 17-year sentence for Ryan Beck, 32 of Carlinville, who was found guilty of armed violence. Beck has been held in the Macoupin County Jail since his arrest on June 11, 2018. A trial was held on August 14, 2019, […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 24-28, 2019
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 An officer was dispatched to 300 block of Berry Street Mt. Clare. Sharen D. Conlee, 61, of Mt. Clare was arrested for disorderly conduct and was transported to the Macoupin County Jail. Robert E. Rhodes, 46, of Fairfield was arrested for driving while license is revoked, illegal transportation of alcohol, and […]
One person dies in Saturday morning accident near Brighton
An 18-year-old female died early Saturday morning on Lageman Road near Brighton in Jersey County after her vehicle left the roadway and lost control after trying to come back onto the roadway. One person was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. The driver, Jamie Edelen, 18 of Brighton, sustained fatal injuries and […]
Gillespie Police Activity: September 15-21, 2019
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Frey Street for a report of a traffic crash. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt.Clare to take a report of a theft. An officer was dispatched to the Police Department to […]
Illinois State Police promotes rail safety
For the sixth consecutive year, Illinois State Police (ISP), District 18 Commander Mark Gillock, announces District 18 is partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains during Rail Safety Week, which is taking place September 22-28, 2019. To promote rail safety awareness and education and […]
One injured in two-vehicle Tuesday accident on Shipman Road
A Carlinville man was injured Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle crossed into his lane and swiped his vehicle. He was transported to Carlinville Area Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police say. The accident happened at 12:53 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, on Shipman Road near Drew Road. According to Illinois State Police, Debra Mills, 66 […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 1-7, 2019
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 John V. Whitt, 36, of Benld was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane usage. The male posted bond and was released with a court date. Gary R. Priddle, 41, of Mt. Olive was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 25-30, 2019
SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2019 Kyler M. Jacobs, 20, of Gillespie was issued citations for failure to use a turn signal and disobeying two stop signs. MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019 An officer met with a male at the police department to take a report of a verbal altercation at the lake over the weekend. Dylan C. […]
Illinois State Police urge motorists to drive responsibly during Labor Day weekend
The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and one of the busiest driving periods of the year where millions of motorists are expected to hit the roadways nationwide. Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18, Commander Mark Gillock, is urging motorists to celebrate responsibly and make safety their number one priority. Troopers will […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 11-17, 2019
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street for a domestic dispute. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street to take a report on a civil matter. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the Police Department to […]
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