An early morning accident on Thursday, September 24, claimed the life of a 28-year-old man from Fidelity. The accident happened at 4:37 a.m. at the intersection of Illinois 267 and Illinois 111 in Medora. Illinois State Police said Benjamin Ruyle, 39, of Medora had crashed in the roadway causing his 2005 GMC pickup truck to […]
Sheriff’s Office requesting help in cemetery vandalism
The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a criminal damage incident at a rural Gillespie cemetery that occurred sometime between September 12 and 13. Five five limestone headstones were damaged at Wheeler Cemetery located in the 15000 blk of Quarry Road. The headstones were dated as far back as the 1800’s. If […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 13-19, 2020
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in Benld regarding theft. An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Frey Street to speak with female regarding harassment. Anthony M. Bellm, 28, of Gillespie was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting and obstructing a peace officer. […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 6-12, 2020
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 6th Street in Benld regarding criminal trespass. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road to assist with an ambulance call. An officer was dispatched to Carney Lane at Gillespie Lake regarding a possible missing person. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 30-September 5, 2020
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 5th Street in Benld. Charles P. Robbins, 43, of Benld was arrested for domestic battery. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central Avenue in Benld for a theft. An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of 7th Street […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 23-29, 2020
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare regarding a theft. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Henry Street regarding criminal damage to property. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central in Benld regarding a domestic dispute. An […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 16-22, 2020
SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld for a neighbor dispute. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Gillespie Street regarding a well-being check. An officer took a call from a male regarding a child custody exchange in the 200 block of West […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 9-15, 2020
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding a hit and run traffic crash. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Madison Street regarding a disturbance. Eva D. Conlee, 72, of Gillespie was issued a citation for disorderly conduct. An officer was […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 2-8, 2020
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street regarding criminal damage to property and trespassing. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Henry Street regarding criminal damage to property. An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female reference an […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 19-25, 2020
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2020 Charles G. Boaz, 48, of Gillespie was arrested for illegal transportation of alcohol. He was issued a citation with a notice to appear in court. An officer was dispatched to the area of Macoupin Street and Spruce Street for a domestic dispute. An officer initiated a traffic stop at Trolley Street […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 12-18, 2020
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway for a civil issue. An office was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street regarding vehicle damage. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street regarding a domestic dispute. Mellanie J. Gustafson, 52, of Girard was […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 5-11, 2020
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2020 Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street for an ambulance assist. An officer received a call from a male in the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt.Clare regarding a civil matter. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue for disturbing the peace. An […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 28-July 4, 2020
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street regarding a disturbance. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld regarding theft. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street regarding theft. Tina M. Youtz, […]
Murder charges filed related to the death of 23-month-old
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson announced on Thursday, July 2 first degree murder charges have been filed against a Roodhouse man related to the death of a 23-month-old Carlinville girl. Allan Castleberry Jr., 27 of Roodhouse, was formally charged for the child’s death after reportedly striking the infant’s head against a wall. The infant, […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 21-27, 2020
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020 An officer was dispatched to Route 138 in Mt. Clare regarding an injured animal. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Macoupin Street regarding a juvenile issue. Caleb J. Thomeczek, 19, of Gillespie was issued a citation for disobeying a stop sign at 2nd Street and […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 14-20, 2020
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld for a domestic dispute. MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street for a domestic dispute. Kyle D. Tilley, 28, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 7-12, 2020
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street for a domestic dispute. Todd L. Geninatti, 45, of Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for burglary and transported to the Macoupin County Jail. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 31-June 6, 2020
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street to retrieve some suspicious items that were found by the clerk. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Central Ave in Benld for a child custody issue. MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020 An officer was […]
Four people die in a small plane crash outside of Carlinville
The Macoupin County Coroner’s Office announced four victims perished in a small plane crash about three miles south of Carlinville on Sunday, May 31. The single-engine plane took off from Creve Coeur Airport outside of St. Louis around 3:19 p.m. and crashed at 3:45 p.m. Killed in the accident was the pilot, Joshua Sweers, 35, […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 25-30, 2020
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020 An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female for a violation of a no-contact order. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road Mt. Clare for a traffic crash. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road, […]
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