FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 Candace A. Waugh, 30, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a DUI charge. She posted bond and was released. Colby M. Cohoon, 18, Mahomet, IL was arrested on a warrant from Illinois Dept. of Corrections. He was also, cited for illegal transportation […]
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.
Driver crashes into Church sign and arrested on scene
A Bunker Hill woman was arrested on scene after striking a car, plowing over a Route 16 street sign, and finally coming to rest lodged in between the Zion Lutheran Church’s outdoor sign and a hedge bush. The driver of the vehicle did extensive damage to the outdoor sign that marks the Lutheran Church. The […]
Police Activity: May 27-31
SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2012 Randy E. Favre Jr., 31, Reidsville, N.C. was arrested for possession of cannabis after a traffic stop for failure to signal. Officer was called to the 500 block of Osie for a domestic in progress. When the officer arrived, found that the husband had gone to his mothers for the rest […]
Police Activity: May 20-26
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 Nancy C. Zimmerman, 30, Litchfield was cited for speeding 42 MPH in a 30 MPH zone. Jessie E. Smith, 19, Benld was cited for no valid registration and passenger under 19 not wearing a seatbelt. Allison M. Moran, 17, Brighton was cited for failure to wear seat belt. MONDAY, MAY 21, […]
Police Activity: May 13-19
SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 Shannon D. Johnson, Gillespie was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to signal when required and illegal transportation of alcohol. He posted bond and was released. Charles R. Skeldon, 51, Benld was cited for failure to wear seat belt. Jordan L. Allan, 20, Gillespie was cited for failure […]
County Deputies receive new Protective Vests
No expense to taxpayers Carlinville – On Tuesday, County Board Chairman Andy Manar joined representatives of Macoupin-Montgomery Counties Crime Stoppers, Sheriff Don Albrecht, and Macoupin County Deputies Ron Maedge and Chris Thomas to welcome new protective vests for deputies in the County Sheriff’s office. Grant funding and a crime stoppers donation cover more than 60% […]
Gillespie Residents: Reminder
As summer approaches, the City of Gillespie and the Gillespie Police Department want to remind everyone of the following ordinances: Yard Sales: require the purchase of a permit at a cost of $10 per year sale with a limit of two yard sales during a calendar year. Permits can be purchased at the City Clerk’s […]
DePoppe thanks Supporters
Chief Jared DePoppe would like to thank the following businesses on behalf of the City of Gillespie Police Department for supporting this year’s 2012 Calendar. Proceeds from the calendar will go towards funding of new equipment for the police department. Chief DePoppe stated, “On behalf of the entire police department, I would like to say […]
Police Activity: April 30-May 6
MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012 Officer took a report from a male subject who said that the female that was told not to have any contact with him was beating on his door. Since she was gone when the officer arrived, he called her and advised her that the male and his sister did not want […]
Police Activity: April 23-27
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012 Officer had a call from 100 block of S. Madison where the female there said another female had came to the residence and was not suppose to be on the property. The owner had advised her that she was not allowed on the property at a previous time. Tasha F. Dannis […]
Police Activity: April 8-13
SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2012 Teressa I. Steadman, 60, Gillespie was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and improper parking on a roadway. She posted bond and was released. Officers were called to the 600 block of W. Charles for a domestic. When they arrived the male had left the scene. The initial call […]
Police Activity: April 1-5
SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012 Officer was called to the 1100 block of S. Macoupin where a male subject showed the officer his vehicle that was parked in front of the residence. Someone had damaged the driver’s side from the rear to the front of the vehicle. Parts of the other vehicle were found at the […]
Police Activity: March 26-31
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 Daniel R. Sawyer, 34, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on driving while license suspended. He, also, had a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for a speeding charge. He was transported to Macoupin County jail. Carrie L. Vercoglio, 42, […]
Police Activity: March 12-18
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012 Officer took a report from a male who reported earlier today there was a domestic in the 500 block of W. Baker. He wanted to file charges against the female who was pushing him around. He was advised a report will be on file if he wants to go to the […]
Police Acitivity: March 5-11
MONDAY, March 5, 2012 Juveniles reported that they found a stolen bicycle belonging to one of them in the 300 block of E. Oak. Officer took a report from a female who reported that a male subject left his 3 year old child in a vehicle while he went into a business in the 400 […]
Police Activity: February 26-March 4
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012 David J. Smith, 68, Lovington was cited for improper backing when he back into a vehicle that was behind him at a stop sign. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012 Officer took a report from a parent in the 300 block of Park Avenue, who said the kids from the 200 block were […]
Police Activity: February 19-24
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012 Officer was called to the 300 block of Park Ave. for a domestic in progress where the male had already left when the officer arrived. The residence was all dark but the officer found out the male had pulled the power before leaving. Charges are pending for the male, interference with […]
Police Activity: February 13-18
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 Officers were called to the 100 block of Park Ave. for a domestic in progress where the male had been drinking and throwing things around. He left for the night, no charges were filed. Officer was called to the 300 block of E. Oak where two males pulled up to the […]
Police officers socialize with students
It turned out to be a success Last Monday, February 13, the Gillespie Police Department paid a visit to the Gillespie Middle School for a surprise visit with the students. The students were chowing down at lunch when the officers walked in. Chief Jared DePoppe along with officers Jim Turney, Josh Graven, and Scott Patterson […]
Police Activity: February 7-12
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 Officers were called to the 300 block of N. Adams for a domestic between a male subject and his girlfriend. They had an argument over his ex-girlfriend, so she threw a coffee cup at him and hit him in the head. Tina M. Ackley, 48, Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery […]