SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a well-being check. Thor S. Barnes, 43, of Forest Grove, OR was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a traffic offense. An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department […]
Criminal and civil charges reported here should be considered as allegations only. Criminal defendants are presumed to be innocent pending the decision of the court. Civil defendants may or may not be held liable depending upon the outcome of court proceedings.
Gillespie Police Report: August 20-26, 2023
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Bike Trail in reference to a report of a disturbance. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint. An officer was dispatched to Benld in reference to a male riding his bike […]
Staunton man found guilty of criminal sexual assault
A verdict was rendered on Tuesday in about 35 minutes for a Staunton man who was found guilty of criminal sexual assault. Dillard Dehart Jr., 66 of Staunton, was charged with the offense on February 17, 2022, after his niece had accused him of the offense and had secretly recorded parts of the offense. The […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 13-19, 2023
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a violation of an order of protection. An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to suspicious activity in the 600 block of Cottage Avenue. An officer was dispatched […]
State Police reminds motorists to stay alert as school starts
SRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public about the importance of focusing on roadway safety as children across the state prepare to head back to school, especially laws specific to the safety of children in school zones and while boarding buses. Back-to-School season means an increase in pedestrians and bicyclists in traffic […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 6-12, 2023
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2023 An officer was dispatched to Farley Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a well-being check. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street in reference to a theft. An officer […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 30-August 5, 2023
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to aggravated battery. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass to property. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South […]
State Police arrest Hillsboro man for custodial sexual misconduct
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation (DII) officials arrested 66-year-old James Dawson of Hillsboro for custodial sexual misconduct, a class 3 felony, and criminal sexual abuse, a class 4 felony. On July 13, 2022, ISP DII initiated an investigation on Dawson, an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) contractual employee. Dawson is a sonographer and […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 23-29, 2023
SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Park on Berry Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Stephanie N. Wallace, 18, of Youngtown, AZ, was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and […]
Gillespie man receives 60-year sentence for death of his mother
A Gillespie man was sentenced to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Human Services for the 2019 death of his mother. Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Thursday that Clinton Sanders, 39, was ordered into the custody of IDHS by Judge Joshua Meyer. Sanders was originally charged with first-degree murder where he […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 16-22, 2023
SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2023 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and North Hard Road in Mt. Clare. Alexander A. Dopuch, 28, of Benld was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, and improper lane usage. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of First Street […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 9-15, 2023
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles Street in reference to a child custody issue and criminal trespass. An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Olive Street in reference to criminal trespass. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Penny Street in reference […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 2-8, 2023
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of Madison Street in reference to criminal trespass. Nicolas J. O’Connell, 41, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for stalking. An officer was dispatched to Easton Street and Staunton Road in reference to a suspicious person. […]
Former Mt. Olive woman sentenced for meth and controlled substance delivery
A former Mt. Olive woman was sentenced to 20 years on Monday for possessing fentanyl with the intent to deliver in Macoupin County, according to Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison. Elizabeth Willis, 47, will serve the sentence he sentence concurrently with a Montgomery County sentence where she received 15 years for possessing methamphetamine with […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 4-10, 2023
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 6th Street in Benld to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a child custody issue. An officer was dispatched to […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 28-June 3, 2023
SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to North 7th and Oak Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving. An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to reckless driving. An […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 21-27, 2023
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street. Donald E. Ruyle, 50, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for domestic battery. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 14-20, 2023
SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street in reference to a theft. Jessica M. Reiman, 38, of Gillespie was arrested on two Macoupin County warrants for bad checks and for driving while license was suspended. An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 7-13, 2023
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a traffic crash. An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to an ordinance issues no burning on Sundays. Matthew C. Stull, 28, of Bunker Hill was issued […]
Gillespie Police Report: April 30-May 6, 2023
SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Illinois Street in Benld. David L. Borth, 45, of Staunton was arrested for driving while license was suspended and speeding. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property. An officer was […]
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