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A dealer photo of the John Deere tractor purchased by the Wilsonville Board of Trustees.

A dealer photo of the John Deere tractor purchased by the Wilsonville Board of Trustees.

After several minutes of debate and discussion, members of the Wilsonville Board of Trustees voted Monday night to approve the purchase of a John Deere 4066 tractor with a bucket and backhoe at a cost of $50,100 from Sloan Implement, Hamel. The new tractor will replace a 13-year-old Holland American tractor that went into the shop for repairs a month ago. The village will finance the purchase with a pre-approved loan from United Community Bank at an interest rate of 2.4 percent.

In a related matter, the board also voted unanimously to pay Sievers Equipment, Staunton, $4,333 for work already done toward repairing the old tractor and to have Sievers deliver the machine to George Harbaugh, a private tractor mechanic, to complete the repair work at a cost of $5,000 to $7,000, depending upon the cost of parts. Sievers reportedly quoted a price of $8,460, in addition to the $4,333 already owed, to complete the repairs. The old tractor reportedly was sidelined a month ago with a problem of slipping out of gear while in operation.

The board held an emergency meeting July 31 ostensibly to consider how to address the tractor issue

The board held an emergency meeting July 31 ostensibly to consider how to address the tractor issue, but opted to delay formal action until its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

Sloan submitted one of two bids for replacing the tractor. A second bid from Sievers Equipment quoted pricing for two Kubota tractor models ranging from $45,325 for a 60-horsepower unit to $46,643 for a 70-horsepower machine. Sievers offered a $14,000 trade-in allowance for the old tractor, provided the repairs were completed. Sloan submitted a second option of $57,500 for a John Deere 4066 with a cab instead of a canopy.

Harbaugh’s son, Chris, told the board his father said the older tractor could be fixed for $5,000 to $7,000, depending upon the cost of parts. The Holland American reportedly is an uncommon older model and parts are not readily available. He said his father probably would acquire used parts for the machine from a reputable tractor salvage business.

“My dad said the actual value of that tractor is $19,000,” Harbaugh said. “They’re not giving you full value. He could fix that tractor and you could turn around and sell it for $20,000 to $22,000.”

He could fix that tractor and you could turn around and sell it for $20,000 to $22,000.

Ryan Montoro, another visitor, suggested that the older tractor may have been subject to excessive wear and tear because the village used it for mowing. He suggested that the village might want to consider buying a larger zero-turn mower for mowing and use its tractor for other projects.

“I think we need to decide what tractor we want and then go from there,” said Trustee Roland Rife.

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“I know we need a tractor, but do you think we should get ours fixed so we have a tractor that works, that’s not in a pile, to trade in?” Trustee Joe Wood asked.

After more discussion, the board generally agreed that buying a new tractor would be in the best interest of the village. Discussion then turned to which bid to accept.

“The Kubota is a bigger tractor with more power and a lower price,” Village President Annetta Veres commented.

Wood said he leaned toward the John Deere. “I think you can get into smaller areas with it,” he said.

On a motion by Rife, seconded by Wood, the board then voted unanimously to purchase the John Deere from Sloan Equipment.

On a follow-up motion by Wood, seconded by Keith Mohr, the board voted unanimously to have Harbaugh repair the older tractor and to have Sievers deliver it to Harbaugh’s shop. Trustee Bob Carr volunteered to contact Sievers and see if they would deliver the equipment free of charge in exchange for the village paying its current repair bill in full.

LIBERTY LIFT STATION

President Veres reported that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency had issued a long-awaited permit to proceed with renovations to the Liberty Lift Station. The work will include replacing two existing pumps with new pumps capable of pumping 359 gallons per minute. Additionally, the village plans to install a “catch basket” to filter foreign objects from the effluent before it reaches the pumps. In the past, pumps have been damaged when items such as discarded clothing and mop heads entered the sewage stream. The renovated lift station also will be activated by a sensor system rather than a float system that can be subject to fouling.

“This is really good news,” Veres said. “We’ve been waiting for this for a while.”

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Trustee John Veres said the renovations also will include a standby generator, and added the village may consider adding generators to other lift stations in the future.

“There’s no need for us to spend all this money and then as soon as we have a power outage, we lose it,” Trustee Veres said.

There’s no need for us to spend all this money and then as soon as we have a power outage, we lose it

Rodney Potts, an engineer with John H. Crawford and Associates Engineers, is expected to prepare plans for the project and advertise for bids from contractors to do the work.

On a motion by Trustee Carr, seconded by Rife, the board voted to proceed with replacing an altitude valve for the city’s water tower at a cost of $10,347, which includes about $8,500 for parts. Trustee Veres said Ranger Excavating will do the work. He said Ranger will have to excavate an area near the base of the water tower to install the valve. He added that the location of a by-pass valve, which could affect the project, is unknown until it is excavated and could result in some additional cost.

Trustee Veres said the village should keep documentation for the cost of the project since it could be considered as part of the village’s matching funds if it is successful in securing a state grant to renovate the water tower and replace water meters. The grant application is due in October.

ELM STREET DEVELOPMENT

Trustee Rife cast the sole “no” vote on a motion by Carr, seconded by Trustee David Day, to authorize development of Elm Street as an access to property Bill Molinar wants to develop on the west side of the village. The measure presumably ends a months-long issue about how Molinar will be able to access the property. Molinar approached the village board in January with a proposal to open Hill Street, an undeveloped but platted street, that would give him direct access to the property on which he wants to build. Through her attorney, resident Olga Massa, objected to that proposal because the street runs adjacent to her residence. It was subsequently discovered that a garage on the Massa property encroaches on the Hill Street right of way.

“How do you guys want to move forward?” President Veres asked before the vote. “It has been recommended to us by our attorney that we do not move forward with Hill Street because of the property on the street.” Trustee Veres noted the Hill Street point of access remains in litigation because of the Massa garage.

After voting to open Hill Street, Trustee Day commented that it was “really the only option” the village had.

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Molinar will be responsible for developing the street, after which it would be turned over to the village for future maintenance.

Molinar attended the meeting earlier in the evening to reiterate his desire to use the Hill Street access to his property, but he left before the issue came up for a vote.

NEW FLAG POLE

On a motion by Carr, the board voted unanimously to buy a 25-foot telescoping flag pole to replace a deteriorating flag pole at the Wilsonville Community Center, and to add a concrete base with a plaque dedicating the flag pole in memory of the late Deno Filippini, who served more than 70 years as a village official before his death last month.

The flag pole will be in memory of the late Deno Filippini

Trustee Rife said he had located a flag pole from an online vendor at a cost of $60, marked down from $150. President Veres said the cost of the flag pole, concrete base and memorial plaque would be paid from the Civic Improvement Fund, which the Filipinni family designated for memorials at the time of Filipinni’s death.

DOGS AND CATS

Wilsonville Police Chief Wayne Watkins reported to the board that he would like to schedule a day for residents to bring their dogs to the police station to be properly tagged and registered. He said he may also talk to an area veterinarian to see if he can arrange to have a vet on hand to administer rabies shots to dogs who need them.

“We have a lot of dogs without tags or registrations,” he said, adding that local police recently dealt with a couple of dog bites in the community.

“There are a lot of people going to Rural King and getting the stuff to give the shots themselves,” Ordinance Officer Bob Reimann added. “That doesn’t work. The ordinance reads ‘by a licensed veterinarian’.”

Watkins said County Animal Control Officer Buzie Bertagnolli plans to be at the police station on the day he schedules registrations to ensure residents have proper paperwork for their animals. County rabies tags are $6.

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“What about the cats?” Montoro asked.

Watkins said he wanted to deal with the dog issue first before addressing cats in the community

Watkins said he wanted to deal with the dog issue first before addressing cats in the community. “You are right, the cats are out of control,” he said. “But the cats aren’t biting people and dogs are.”

Reimann proposed to the board the possibility of enacting an ordinance to require annual inspections for rental properties. Under the current ordinance, inspections are required only when new tenants move in.

“We have people renting properties that haven’t been kept up,” he said, adding that he has seen rental homes with holes in the floor and no working air conditioning. An annual inspection, he said, would preclude such problems. “It would nip this in the bud before we get a lot of slum lords.”

“I’ve never heard of another town requiring both annual inspections and inspections between tenants,” said Montoro, who owns rental properties in the community. “The building inspector needs to do his job.” He said he has seen properties with obvious issues pass inspections after the inspector was on the premises only a few minutes. “He should be there 40 minutes or more.”

“I wanted to bring it up and see how people felt about it,” Reimann said. “We have owners who live out of town and the only time they show up is when there is a dire emergency.”

Montoro also asked if the village would consider releasing a lien of about $2,000 on a parcel of property he is considering buying. He also asked whether the village had any of knowledge about whether or not underground storage tanks on the property had been removed.

“That property was donated to us and we decided not to accept it because no one knows whether there are tanks there or not,” President Veres said. “No one remembers them being taken out.”

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BASEBALL TRAINING SELECTION

Sheila Friend appeared before the board to ask about support for fundraising activities in connection with her grandson, 16-year-old Ryan Reid, being selected to attend baseball training in Jupiter, Fla., in December. She said she is planning a fundraiser that will include food, entertainment and a silent auction.

President Veres said the village would look into offering the Community Center as a venue for the fundraiser.

“That’s really cool that someone from our community has been selected for something like this,” she said.

OTHER ACTION

In other action, the board:

  • Implemented an alcohol and drug-free workplace policy per the recommendation of USDA in connection with the village receiving a grant for a new emergency siren.
  • Authorized the purchase of a new copier for the village hall.
  • Approved payment of a $1,500 bill from Crawford and Associates for work done toward securing permits for the Liberty Lift Station project.

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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.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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