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Gillespie Police Report September 1-September 7, 2024
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Wilson Street and Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 Block of Abba Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male and female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Bike Trail in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of West Easton Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Commercial Court in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Melissa J. Weindel, 45 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to theft and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Lisa G. Cress, 52 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Thomas R. McCarter, 58 of Griggsville, was issued a citation for speeding.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street in reference to theft.
Richard C. Morgan, 39 of Gillespie, was arrested on two Macoupin County warrants for failure to appear for driving while license were suspended.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal sexual abuse in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Maple in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Route 4 and Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to reckless driving.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Cierra M. Vandeford, 21 of Collinsville, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department from the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie City Cemetery in reference to an item found.
An officer was dispatched to the Benld Park on North Main in Benld in reference to an item found.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue/Henry Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 500 block of North Main Street in Benld.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby in the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Macoupin Street in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Charles Street in reference to a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 400 block of Broadway Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Eagarville Road in Eagarville in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to juvenile issues.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 900 block of South First St.
Eric D. Edwards, 31 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County Warrant for failure to appear on controlled substance.
Ronald L. Heaton, 50 of Staunton, was arrested in the 700 block of South Macoupin Street for failure to register as a sex offender new address.
David A. Orear, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henrietta Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave reference a burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Maple Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference a well-being check.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a domestic that took place in the 100 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare. Brian A. Reeves, 32 of Mt. Clare, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighbor dispute in the 100 block of West Maple Street.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to illegal parking.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to theft in the 300 block of Park Avenue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 5th Street and Walnut Street in Benld. Galen N. Parnell, 46 of Benld, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an abandoned vehicle in the 700 block of East Chestnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to South Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a civil issue
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Gaberial A. Desherlia, 23, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a child custody issue.
Brian R. Hill, 18 of Staunton, was arrested on a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on mob action.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to East Hickory and South Main Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Robert J. Polo, 86 of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 1:38 pm. He was born on February 27, 1939, in Gillespie to Joseph Polo and Ann Jatcko Polo.
He married Judith Ann Bomkamp Polo on November 16, 1963, in Litchfield. He was retired after having been a lifelong farmer and a steelworker in Granite City. Robert was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was involved with the Farm Bureau and the Elks in Mesa, AZ.
He is survived by his spouse, Judy Polo of Gillespie; children, Kathy (Rick) Fey of Staunton, Mike (Lisa) Polo of Bunker Hill, and Brad (David) Polo of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Nicole (Chris) Redfern, Brittany (Mitch) Pollard, and Joseph (Elisabeth) Polo; five great grandchildren; and siblings, Kenneth (Virginia) Polo of Granite City and Judy J. Polo of Glen Carbon.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at SS Simon & Jude Church, Gillespie from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral mass will follow at the church on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie. Memorials are suggested to SS Simon & Jude Church. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Gale Patricia “Pat” Brown, 88 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 12:18 pm. She was born on April 7, 1937, in Gillespie to George Cooper and Evona Owens Cooper.
She married Jene “Beaver” Brown on December 17, 1955, in Staunton. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2018. She worked as a sales clerk for Bells Fashions in Carlinville. Pat was an avid sports fan especially of the St Louis Cardinals. She enjoyed scrapbooking, taking pictures of her grandkids and watching her grandkids play sports.
She is survived by her daughters, their husbands, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, spouse and her siblings.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.
Memorials are suggested to GHS Athletics. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Byron Gene Land, 92 of Litchfield, passed away peacefully Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Raymond, IL, on May 23, 1933, a son of Ebert and Margaret V. (Masters) Land.
He was a member of the Raymond High School class of 1950. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Byron and the former Wanda Mae McGlothlin were married at Raymond United Methodist Church on January 27, 1952. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage until Wanda’s passing August 24, 2017.
Byron was employed in plant operations for 42 years with Litchfield Creamery-Milnot. His number one priority was spending time with his family. Byron was a member of Community of Faith Church in Raymond. He and his wife, Wanda, were avid square dancers and members of the Calico Twirlers. He enjoyed deer hunting, camping, traveling the country, and attending music festivals in Mountain View, AR.
Byron is survived by two sons, Marshall Land and Mark (Laura) Land, both of Litchfield; daughter, Barb (John) Swain of Litchfield; 10 grandchildren, Kelley (Becky) Hatlee, April (Joshua) Mix, Tish Lewey, Brittani Cunningham, Marlee (Matt) Stoneburner, Kurt Land, Melanie (Ryan) Hicks, Tracie (Gabe) Murphy, Austin Land, and Hayley Land; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Byron was preceded in death by his parents, Ebert and Margaret Land; wife, Wanda Land; and brothers, Bert Land and Roger Land.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Lorna Blackford of Community of Faith Church in Raymond will officiate. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Community of Faith Church or Raymond-Harvel Volunteer Fire Department. Plummer Funeral Home is assisting the Land family.
