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The Gillespie City Council met in the Civic Center in front of an expanded audience.

With minimal discussion, the Gillespie City Council on Monday night approved a $15 million appropriation ordinance to govern municipal spending for the current fiscal year, which began May 1. Like the previous year’s ordinance, the new appropriation includes the authority to spend up to $10 million for water infrastructure improvements. Those improvements will be funded via a USDA Rural Development grant along with the proceeds of a USDA Rural Development loan.

Excluding the $10 million spending authority for the water project, the new appropriation totals $5,411,000—up about $300,000 from last year’s total of $5,117,000. While the annual appropriation ordinance is technically not a budget, it does establish the maximum amount of money the city can spend on specific line items. Though rare, municipalities can exceed spending ceilings by amending the appropriation ordinance.

Excluding the $10 million spending authority for the water project, the new appropriation totals $5,411,000—up about $300,000 from last year’s total of $5,117,000.

Approval of the appropriation followed a public hearing, required by law, immediately prior to the council meeting. No members of the public attended the hearing and none of the aldermen had questions or comments about the document. City Treasurer Dan Fisher, who typically provides an overview of the appropriation ordinance, was absent. In previous presentations, Fisher has said the city’s annual expenditures typically total about $3.2 million, so the annual appropriation has a significant spending authority cushion.

The appropriation for the Water Department represents the lion’s share of the total appropriation. Excluding the $10 million appropriation for infrastructure improvements, a total of $1,857,750 is appropriated for the Water Department, compared with an appropriation of $1,687,750 last year. Other major appropriations include $800,500 for the Police Department, compared with $780,00 last year, and $788,000 for the Street Department, compared with $740,000 a year ago. A total of $509,660 is appropriated for the Sewer Department, compared with $489,660 last year, and $420,500 is appropriated for City Lakes and Parks, up from $402,300 last year. For General Administration Expenses, $271,500 is appropriated, compared with $238,900 last year.

The newly adopted ordinance appropriates $39,820, the same amount as the previous year, for Salaries of General Elective and Appointed City Officials. For the Municipal Administrative Building, $59,300 is appropriated, compared with $57,000 a year ago. Parks and Recreation Areas has an appropriation of $47,000, compared with $43,500 last year.

The ordinance appropriates $200,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for street maintenance, compared with $150,000 last year. Motor Fuel Tax funds are dedicated funds earmarked exclusively for road and bridge purposes.

The appropriation for expenditures from the Tax Increment Financing Fund (TIF) remains the same as last year at $215,000. Likewise, the appropriations for FICA Participation, Liability Insurance and Municipal Band also remain unchanged from the previous year at $90,000, $50,000 and $3,000, respectively. The appropriation for Emergency Services and Disaster Management remain the same as last year at $21,000. The appropriation for the Public Library stands at $38,270—the same as last year and the year before.

ENTERPRISE ZONE EXPANSION

In other action, the council voted to concur with a proposed expansion of the county Enterprise Zone, approved seven lake lot lease transfers, heard a presentation about a program available through Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital to thwart the sexual abuse of children, and took under advisement a proposal to enroll in FirstNet—a service available through AT&T to prioritize cell phone calls among emergency service providers in the event of an emergency.

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Because of the number of people attending the meeting, most of whom came to see their lake lot lease applications approved, the meeting venue was moved out of the council chambers into the Civic Center.

Macoupin County Economic Development Coordinator Mary Beth Bellm was unable to attend the meeting to present the Enterprise Zone proposal but Joe Heyen appeared before the council representing the MJM Electric Cooperative. Heyen told the council the utility has plans to build a new headquarters facility on a 14.6-acre parcel of land located south of the Lewis and Clark Community College building on Shipman Road in Carlinville. Heyen said the utility has retained a contractor for the project and is asking for an expansion of the Macoupin County Enterprise Zone to include the construction site.

Gillespie, Carlinville and Macoupin County are equal partners in the Enterprise Zone.

Gillespie, Carlinville and Macoupin County are equal partners in the Enterprise Zone. All three entities must approve the measure for the expansion to take place. The Carlinville City Council placed an identical ordinance on first reading at its meeting last week.

Including the site of the project in the Enterprise Zone will allow the utility to forego paying sales tax on construction materials purchased from vendors within the county.

CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM

Debbie Throne, a local resident employed as a nurse at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, appeared before the council to promote Stewards of Children, a two-hour training program available through Cardinal Glennon to train police, teachers and other professionals on recognizing and dealing with children who are victims of sexual abuse.

“This is a topic no one wants to talk about,” Throne said, yet it is an issue of greater magnitude than most people realize. “One out of 10 children will be abused before their 18th birthday.”

The Stewards of Children program addresses the issue of potential abuse inflicted by relatives or family friends.

Of those children who experience sexual abuse, 75 percent “will never tell anyone about their abuse until they are adults.” A substantial number will never tell anyone about their abuse during their lifetime.

Throne said programs like “Stranger Danger” to alert children to the threat posed by sexual predators who might approach them on playgrounds or on the street are good programs but they fail to address the crux of the issue.

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“Less than 10 percent of child sexual abuse victims are abused by a stranger,” she said. “Ninety percent are abused by someone they know and trust.”

The Stewards of Children program addresses the issue of potential abuse inflicted by relatives or family friends. The program is designed to increase awareness of the potential for child sexual abuse, and develop skills to recognize, prevent and react to abuse. Persons or organizations wishing to take advantage of the free program may contact Throne at Cardinal Glennon Hospital, (314) 577-5347, extension 1.

LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFERS

On a motion by Ald. Frank Barrett, the council approved seven lake lot lease transfers as follows:

  • Lake Lot 364 to Jason and Jennifer Brown
  • Lake Lot 418 to Brian Cox
  • Lake Lot 414 to Mary Jantzen
  • 13 Stump Lane to Danny Goodrich
  • 36 Bishop Drive to Michael Gilreath and Diana Flowers
  • Lake Lot 362A to Justin Thornhill
  • Lake Lot 319 to Rex Meyers and Zachary Meyers

In a related matter, the council authorized City Attorney Kevin Polo to proceed with an eviction action against the owner of a lease at 10596 Walnut Lane. The city had demanded that the leaseholder complies with a requirement for having septic and sewage holding equipment inspected and approved by the end of April. Polo said the resident had complied with the requirement but it was May 31, a month after the deadline.

“We have terminated the lease,” Polo said. “We’re good to go with an eviction if you want to do that.”

Lake Committee Chair Barrett said there are other problems with the lot, including an accumulation of debris that is harboring vermin.

“For a while, he had a port-a-potty inside the cabin,” Barrett said.

“What I’m hearing is that you want me to proceed with the eviction,” Polo concluded.

FIRSTNET PHONE SYSTEM

Because of concerns about possible conflicts with existing union contracts, the council took under advisement a proposal to enroll in AT&T’s FirstNet phone program for police. Public Safety Chair Steve Kluthe said the program is a federal initiative that involves a special SIM card for cell phones used by police officers. In the event of a disaster, when the number of phone calls coming into and going out of the stricken area can overwhelm the system, the SIM card prioritizes phone calls among police and first responders.

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“If there’s a major event, the SIM card gives priority,” Police Chief Jared DePoppe told the council. “It doesn’t get bogged down with other calls. We can get in touch with dispatch and other emergency services and not get clogged up with other calls.”

We can get in touch with dispatch and other emergency services and not get clogged up with other calls.

DePoppe cited the Police Department’s experience with when a tornado struck downtown Gillespie.

Debbie Throne introduces the Stewards of Children program through Cardinal Glennon Hospital to the city council.

“We lost all radio contact,” DePoppe said. “All we had were cell phones. We had situations when we had no communication at all. This system would ensure that our calls would have priority.”

The cost of the program is $50 per month per phone.

“If we approve this for the police department, are we going to hear from other unions?” Kluthe asked. Current contracts limit cell phone expenses for city employees to $30 per month.

“Steve is right,” said Polo. “We would need to talk to the other unions. We will very shortly open negotiations. We can talk about this with them then.”

No action was taken pending collective bargaining negotiations.

COMMUNICATION ORDINANCES

The council unanimously approved two ordinances dealing with communications providers within the city. One deals with the establishment of “small wireless facilities” while the other addresses payment of franchise fees to the city from New Wave Communications.

Polo told the council that New Wave has applied under the State Licensing Act to supply its services via a state license. If the council took no further action, the city would no longer be able to collect franchise fees from the cable/internet/phone provider. Currently, New Wave pays the city five percent of its revenue collected in the city, which translates into an average of $4,014 per month.

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“Under the State Licensing Act we can establish a fee and we can do it for the same amount we’ve been getting,” Polo said. “This doesn’t have to be passed, but if it’s not passed we’re going to stop getting the $4,014.19 per month.”

The small wireless facilities ordinance is based on an ordinance model recommended by the Illinois Municipal League to establish fees and guidelines for establishing “small wireless facilities”—essentially small 5G wireless systems. Typically, providers would mount antennas on existing utility poles for which the provider would pay the city an established fee.

“We don’t have to pass this one either,” Polo commented, “but if we want to be uniform with other communities that establish fees for this, we need to pass it.”

The council also approved an ordinance, required by law, obligating the city to use contractors who pay their employees prevailing wages as established by the Illinois Department of Labor.

Also approved was a resolution to modify the employee wage rate to include a $6.50 hourly raise previously approved for the Water Department Foreman.

Discussion of a potential ordinance to govern the use of drones in the city limits was tabled at the request of Ald. Kluthe.

MACOUPIN STREET LOT

Business owner Dave Link appeared before the council regarding the status of an appraisal and sale of a city-owned lot in the 200 block of Macoupin Street. The lot is adjacent to Link’s business. At least one other business has expressed an interest in buying the lot.

Polo told Link the appraiser has not yet given the city a final report on the value of the property. State law requires the city to sell the lot for a price that is at least 80 percent of the appraisal.

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“He has a preliminary number,” Polo said. “We think we know what that number will be but we don’t have it yet.”

Link said minutes of the last city council meeting indicated the lot had been sold.

“In my view, it has not yet been sold,” Link said.

“That’s correct,” Polo replied.

An agenda item calling for consideration of an ordinance directing the sale of real estate was tabled, but it was unclear whether that proposed ordinance specifically referred to the lot on Macoupin Street.

CAMPGROUND ELECTRICAL BIDS

Following a brief discussion, the council agreed to obtain additional price quotes and give the committee power to act on awarding a contract upgrading electrical service to four campsites at Gillespie Lake. Lake Chair Barrett presented a bid and recommended accepting it, Kluthe said he had been approached by other contractors in the city who objected because they had not been given an opportunity to submit a price quote.

“It’s under $20,000, so you don’t have to put it out for bids but its a good practice,” Polo advised.

POTENTIAL LIEN

Kluthe advised Polo that the attorney may be asked to file a lien against a derelict property.

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“It started out as a tall grass complaint,” Kluthe said. City workers, however, soon discovered there were existing health hazards at the home that required attention. “We had to do a special cleanup because of the bio-hazards.”

Kluthe said he has not yet received a bill for the cleanup but he expects it to total $5,200 or more.

“The house itself may have to be torn down,” Mayor Hicks noted.

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

On a motion by Ald. Kluthe, the council voted to advertise for applicants for a part-time position as an assistant city clerk to work with Krystal Norville in the clerk’s office. Kluthe said Norville rarely takes time off from the job and having a part-timer would provide the city with a backup in the event of an illness or emergency.

“This would be to our benefit,” he said.

“We need to look at someone who’s retired, maybe, to come in once or twice a month,” Mayor Hicks commented.

OTHER ACTION

In other action, the council:

  • Gave the mayor power to act to establish separate banking accounts from which to pay for employee benefits. Polo told the council the measure is being required by the city’s benefit coordinator, whose contract was renewed at a cost of $6,600 per year. Previously the fees were deducted automatically from the city’s General Fund.
  • Approved the purchase of eight security cameras and a computer from Carpani Technology Solutions for the city Water Treatment Plant.
  • Agreed to sponsor a hole for the upcoming Macoupin County Safe Families golf tournament at a cost of $100.

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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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