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School Board, teachers union seek federal mediation to reach contract agreement
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Dave Ambrose
School Board President Mark Hayes and representatives of the Illinois Federation of Teachers Macoupin County Local 528 disclosed Monday night that they will seek federal mediation to conclude negotiations on a new teachers’ contract. The union rejected the board’s initial offer last month alleging the offer did not meet expectations to meet cost of living increases and failed to recognize teachers’ efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. A second one-year proposal reportedly was rejected by the union membership last week.
The current four-year contract, approved in 2017, will expire at the end of August.
Union President Michelle Smith publicly confirmed Monday night that both parties had agreed to seek mediation, and Hayes read from a lengthy public statement from the board that he said was designed to address “a sudden surge of inaccurate information, partial information and misunderstanding.”
“When the union team said they would not accept our offer, the parties agreed to use a mediator to reach an agreement,” Hayes read. “Both sides have been contacted by the federal mediator, who scheduled mediation sessions with both sides, and we scheduled mediation dates. We assure you the board will continue to negotiate in good faith for a fair deal, and we look forward to reaching a new tentative agreement that both parties will ratify.”
Further, Hayes said the board continued to negotiate “in good faith” with the union after the union rejected the initial offer. The offer made last week, he said, would have provided “reasonable, realistic increases to all teachers in the district.”
“The board’s most recent offer would provide, on average, pay increases that are: 3.26 percent average salary increase to teachers who have a Bachelor of Arts degree; 3.42 percent average salary increases to teachers who have a Master of Arts degree; and 3.35 percent average increases to teachers who have a Master of Arts degrees, plus 16 hours of college credit hours,” Hayes reported. “The board offered those increases during our bargaining session last week but the union rejected it. Our proposal is open and it would be great if teachers, working with their union representatives, may yet be willing to ratify that offer.”
He said the board believed it had a sound agreement with the union last month and was somewhat surprised when the union membership rejected the offer.
“Representatives of the board team have been completely respectful and entirely positive in our dealings with the union team—so much so the two sides had reached a tentative agreement back in June,” he said. “We negotiated in good faith and we reached terms for a good one-year agreement. We all shook hands and left on friendly terms. In other words, we already bargained a mutual deal that both teams agreed upon but the union did not ratify it.” When that offer was rejected, he said the board returned to the table and “continued to keep bargaining with the union in genuine good faith” to hammer out the proposal that was rejected last week.
Hayes also asserted the board has negotiated with only the “district’s best interests in view.”
“We are all publicly elected members of the community and we serve for free as volunteers,” he said. “We do not have any money to gain in the negotiations. That means our only focus is on the long-term health and strength of the Gillespie school district for the benefit of our whole community. We have only one motivation in this matter: we are going to make decisions and reach agreements that are best for the entire district.”
The mediation sessions will take place behind closed doors. The only written record of the meetings will be the tentative contract offer that emerges from the mediation process. The mediation process apparently is non-binding and any agreement that results from the meeting will be subject to approval by both parties.
Negotiations for the current contract dragged on to Oct. 17, 2017, and was made retroactive to Sept. 1 when it was ratified by both sides.
About 50 district teachers, most of whom wore t-shirts identifying them as union members, attended Monday night’s meeting of the board.
PERSONNEL ACTION
The board voted unanimously voted to hire Madelyn Whittington as a first-year, non-tenured district speech and language pathologist, pending background checks and documentation of certification.
The board also voted to hire Katie Lievers and Pete Visintin as first-year, non-tenured BenGil Elementary teachers, pending background checks and documentation of certification. Board member Dennis Tiburzi, who voted against posting the vacancies last month, cast a “no” vote on both hires. Speaking with the BenGil Post after the meeting, Tiburzi said he had no issues with either individual but voted “no” to reflect his opposition to filling the vacancies.
NaRetta Forrester was hired unanimously as a first-year, non-tenured Gillespie Middle School counselor, pending background checks and documentation of certification.
Emily Barylske was hired unanimously as a first-year, non-tenured Gillespie Middle School paraprofessional (classroom aide), pending background checks and documentation of certification. The board also voted unanimously to appoint Darian Gill as Gillespie Middle School cheer coach.
The board accepted “with regret” the retirement of Maintenance Director Rob Graham and Administrative Assistant Denise Graham and posted vacancies for both positions. The couple’s retirement will be effective on April 1, 2022.
“Rob has been a valuable employee of our district for 22 years,” Hayes noted. Denise Graham is retiring after 10 years with the district.
In other personnel action, the board posted vacancies for a full-route bus driver, a substitute bus driver and a three-hour cafeteria worker.
SAFE RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION PLAN
Supt. Shane Owsley seemingly defused a potential protest on the part of several parents, some of whom arrived with signs to protest a possible mask mandate when in-person instruction resumes for the 2021-22 school year. Speaking on behalf of the parents, Amanda Yeager objected to the potential for requiring students to wear face masks as a safety measure against COVID-19 transmission. Masking, she said, interferes with “socialization” which would hamper learning.
Owsley, however, responded that his recommendation to the board was to follow CDC guidelines which “strongly recommend” that persons not fully vaccinated against COVID wear masks indoors but stops short of requiring them.
“So it will be up to the parents?” Yeager asked.
“Yes,” Owsley replied.
Later in the meeting, the board formally adopted the proposed Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan.
Owsley reiterated the district will follow CDC guidelines that currently suggests masking for unvaccinated individuals but basically leaves the decision to the discretion of parents.
“That’s where we stand at this moment, knowing it could literally change at any moment,” he said. “Our guidelines literally change from day-to-day.”
During her union report to the board, Union President Smith noted that teachers and union members had provided requested data to the administration and board.
Smith said the union hopes the information provided “will give the members a voice in our options at this time, protect the staff and students, as well as give students and parents the best choice for a safe return in a couple of weeks. We appreciate the board and administration in allowing the union to give input into these decisions and working conditions.”
OTHER ACTION
In other action, the board:
- was thanked by the Coal Country Pageant for permission to use the school for the pageant and was introduced to the new royalty including Jr. Princess Lydia Lowry, Jr. Miss Coal Country Kennedi Isaacs, and Miss Coal Country Shelbee Geisler.
- approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Jerseyville School District to provide transportation for a district student who attends classes at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville.
- approved a new fee waiver application form.
- approved a job description for full-time substitute teachers.
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Police News
Gillespie Police Report: March 17-23, 2024
Published
3 days agoon
March 25, 2024By
BenGil Staff
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Gillespie Police Report: March 10-16, 2024
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1 week agoon
March 18, 2024By
BenGil Staff
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Gillespie Police Report: March 3-9, 2024
Published
2 weeks agoon
March 11, 2024By
BenGil Staff
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.