SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2021 Michael R. Wallace, 23, of Bunker Hill was arrested for disorderly conduct and Anel Berisa, 24, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County Warrant for failure to appear for dangerous drugs. An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road regarding a dog at large. An officer was dispatched to the 700 […]
Brighton man dead after attacking officer with knife
An investigation has been opened and a Brighton man is dead after attempting to attack police officers with a knife in an incident that happened Thursday evening, April 1, in the 100 block of North Street in Brighton. Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations announced on Friday they are leading the investigation into the […]
Gillespie Police Report: March 21-27, 2021
SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street regarding a dog at large. Elizabeth M. Dugan, 39, of Gillespie was issued a citation for a dog at large. An officer on normal […]
Gillespie Police Report: March 14-20, 2021
SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue regarding harassment. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Adams Street regarding criminal trespass and criminal damage to property. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7th Street in Benld regarding a suspicious person. An officer […]
Gillespie Police Report: March 7-13, 2021
SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld regarding a death investigation. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 5th Street in Benld regarding a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Fillmore regarding a death investigation. An officer was […]
Woman charged with felony DUI after fatal car, pedestrian crash
A 28-year-old Irving female has been charged with a felony in connection with a deadly accident that happened Wednesday evening in Irving. Officials said the accident happened around 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday on Illinois Route 16 near Grandpoint Avenue. Police said a 2002 red Ford Focus was traveling west on Route 16 when it struck […]
Gillespie Police Report: February 28-March 6, 2021
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Pine Street regarding a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Street regarding a juvenile issue. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street regarding criminal trespass. An officer initiated a […]
Gillespie Police Report: February 21-27, 2021
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2021 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central in Benld regarding a fight. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare regarding a vehicle parked with no registration. An officer was dispatched to the 400 […]
Carlinville man charged with murder in Virden homicide
A Carlinville man has been charged with murder one month after a deadly stabbing in Virden. Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Tuesday that Dalton Obermark, 20 of Carlinville, was charged with murder, possession of a stolen vehicle, and aggravated battery. Obermark’s bond is set at $1 million. The stabbing occurred on February […]
Staunton woman charged for threatening a judge
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Thursday that Ruth Allen, 38 of Staunton, was charged with a felony charge of threatening a public official. The charge comes after Allen posted a video of herself on social media asking for Judge Deihl’s address so she could do bodily harm to him. An arrest warrant […]
Benld man dies in single-vehicle accident
A 67-year-old Benld man died in a single-vehicle accident Monday afternoon in Mt. Olive. Police said Frank Wargo, 67 of Benld, was traveling south on U.S. Route 66 near Koniak Lane when he exited the roadway around 12:54 in the afternoon and traveled into a grove of trees and a shallow ditch. Wargo was pronounced […]
Gillespie Police Report: February 7-13, 2021
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street regarding a domestic battery. Justin M. Bertoldi, 39, of Riverton was arrested for aggravated domestic battery. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street regarding a mental subject. An officer spoke with […]
Gillespie Police Report: January 31-February 6, 2021
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding criminal damage. Kyle M. Sellers, 24, of Benld was arrested for criminal damage to property. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street regarding a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to the 300 […]
Macoupin County homicide under investigation
A 20-year-old Carlinville male has been detained in connection with the death of a 58-year-old Virden man that occurred Monday evening, February 1 in Virden, Illinois State Police announced Friday afternoon. Dalton Obermark, 20 of Carlinville, was taken into custody by Kentucky law enforcement officials on Wednesday, February 3 in Russellville, Kentucky. He is being […]
Sawyerville child found safe after extensive search effort Tuesday
A nine-year-old Sawyerville child was found safe and sound following an extensive search effort Tuesday that involved many agencies and lasted most of the day. Chase Ondo was reportedly last seen Monday evening around 11:30 and was reported missing early Tuesday morning when he wasn’t in his room prior to the start of school. He […]
Gillespie Council amends FOP contract
Gillespie City Council members voted Monday night to amend the city’s contract with the Fraternal Order of Police, the union representing local police officers in collective bargaining negotiations. The action took place during a special meeting of the council held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled committee meeting. The amendment provides for paying a bonus […]
Gillespie Police Report: January 10-16, 2021
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of West Central Avenue in Benld regarding illegal dumping. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld regarding a battery. An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Chestnut Street regarding a […]
Gillespie Police Report: January 3-9, 2021
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Laura Street regarding recovered property. An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of South Macoupin Street regarding theft. An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Macoupin Street regarding theft. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of […]
Gillespie Police Report: December 27-January 2, 2020
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld regarding a missing person. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Lane regarding a domestic disturbance. An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 7th Street in Benld regarding a suspicious noise. An […]
Gillespie Police Report: December 20-26, 2020
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female regarding fraud. An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Street regarding a juvenile issue. An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department regarding a suicidal subject. An officer was dispatched to […]
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