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Gillespie Police Activity: August 20-24

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Gillespie Police Department

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2013

Officer took a report from a female who was being harassed by her soon to be ex-husband.  He was later contacted and advised to stop calling and if he needed anything from the residence, to take an officer with him.

Kelly A. Lucas, 31, Gillespie was cited for having no insurance.

Bruce E. Jackson, 53, Benld was cited for operating vehicle with expired registration sticker.

Anna M. Tucker, 29, East Alton was cited for speeding 41 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.

John W. Hess, 62, Effingham was cited for speeding 45 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.

Dale J. Dowalder, 60, Hillsboro was cited for speeding 46 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013

Justin C Grider, 30, Sawyerville was cited for speeding 59 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.

Officer took a report from a male who was receiving harassing phone calls from a stepson after being separated from his mother.  The stepson was contacted and advised not to have any more contact with his step-father or charges could be filed.

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Officer took a report from a female who heard her back door open and when she said hello, the door was shut.  When she went to the door, no one was there.  After talking to neighbors, they advised they saw 2 teenagers riding on their bikes thru the alley.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013

Gillespie Police received a tip from Crime Stoppers that subjects were cooking meth in the 900 block of First Street.  The officers along with Macoupin County deputies talked to the resident who gave them permission to search the residence.  They located a meth lab in the basement.  Todd M. Heck, 40, Gillespie was arrested for unlawful participation in meth production.  He was transported to Macoupin County jail.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013

Officer took a report from a female who was receiving harassing text messages from her ex-boyfriend.  He was contacted and advised not to call or text her anymore or charges could be filed.

Daniel Holden, 52, Wilsonville was cited for intoxication.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2013

Cole Wesley Law, 23, Benld was arrested for loud muffler, 2 counts of disobeying a stop sign, reckless driving, aggravated fleeing and eluding a peace officer, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting a peace officer. The passenger, Cody R. Ikerman, 23, Gillespie was cited for disorderly conduct. Cole Law was transported to Macoupin County jail.

Two juveniles were cited for criminal trespass to land next to the Gillespie Spillway after officers observed them riding their 4-wheelers out on the City of Gillespie property.

David A. Lahman, 34, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for dangerous drugs.  He was transported to Macoupin County jail.  He was, also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver. His passenger, Sherry L. Milby, 40 Gillespie was arrested for illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Cases filed during March 9 through March 15. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

FELONIES

Bradley W. Crane, 47 of Brighton, is charged with aiding/abetting/possession of a stolen vehicle in connection with a December 28, 2024 incident.

Donavon M. Holmes, 24 of Benld, is charged with felon in possession of a weapon in connection with a March 11 incident.

Natosha L. Michaelis, 39 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of forgery/making/altering a document in connection with a February 10 incident.

Bradley S. Watters, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery in a public place in connection with a March 12 incident.

MISDEMEANORS

Anita S. Grizzle, 49 of Gillespie, is charged with unlawful possession of a knife in connection with a March 9 incident.

Tonya L. Pfeiler, 43 of Carlinville, is charged with theft control/intent (<$500) in connection with a March 1 incident.

Timothy A. Dugger, 23 of Palmyra, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a January 29 incident.

Dalton W. Branham, 27 of Springfield, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a January 23 and January 29 incident.

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Crystal A. Holland, 50 of Carlinville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a January 18 incident.

Bruce A. Day, 59 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a February 13 incident.

Mark B. Bersch, 68 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with February 4 incident.

Robert D. Lindsey, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) in connection with a March 3 incident.

Thomas W. Gray, 35 of Carlinville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a February 26 incident.

Ronnie E. Reyes, 40 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a March 13 incident.

TRAFFIC

Bethany E. Robinson, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with drivers license expired more than a year, passing a school bus while loading/unloading, and improper traffic lane usage in connection with a February 27 incident.

Timothy R. Galston, 46 of Harvey, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 11-14 mph above the limit in connection with a March 2 incident.

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Hector R. Herrera Pena, 39 of Guadalupe, NL, is charged with CDL not obtained in connection with a March 4 incident.

Stephen L. Barrick, 50 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 2 incident.

Kyle L. Stiltz, 32 of Virden, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with a February 28 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Angela M. Berndt versus Travis E. Berndt
  • Melissa K. Porter versus Kevin W. Porter

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Rummage sale to support Meals on Wheels set for March 20, 21, and 22

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Bunker Hill – Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill is excited to announce a rummage sale taking place on Thursday, March 20, Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22. The sale will be held at the church located at 609 East Warren Street in Bunker Hill. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Illinois Valley Meals on Wheels in Macoupin County, a vital program that prepares and delivers over 1,500 meals daily to those in need across three counties.

Donations for the rummage sale are warmly welcomed and can be dropped off at the church’s north entrance starting Monday, March 17. Items of all kinds are appreciated, and your contributions will directly support the dedicated efforts of volunteers who ensure that nutritious meals reach our community members.

The sale will run from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday and then 8 AM to 4 PM on Friday and Saturday, making it convenient for everyone to stop by and find great deals while supporting a crucial service in our area.

For more information about the rummage sale or how to donate, please contact Jane Baker at 618-973-2666.

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Cases filed during March 2 through March 8. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

FELONIES

Bryer D. Greff, 30 of Virden, is charged with retail theft (<$300) with a previous conviction in connection to a March 1 incident.

Michael J. Weaver, 34 of Carlinville, is charged with methamphetamine delivery (400<900 grams), possession of methamphetamine (400<900 grams), and felon in possession of a weapon in connection with a March 3 incident.

Patrick D. Greer, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with burglary and theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a January 23 and March 3 incident .

Brian H. Duff, 50 of Alton, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a January 30 incident.

MISDEMEANORS

Allison S. Cisco, 18 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/causing bodily harm in connection with a March 1 incident.

Andrew C. London, 19 of Wilsonville, is charged with retail theft (<$300) in connection with a March 5 incident.

Shelby L. Veach, 23 of Staunton, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee and criminal damage to property in connection with a December 16 and December 21 incident.

Robert J. Zumwalt, 43 of Livingston, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a December 21 incident.

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TRAFFIC

Andrew J. McDaniel, 56 of Littleton, CO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a February 23 incident.

Connor E. O’Brien, 25 of Riverside, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a February 24 incident.

Anthony M. Reed, 29 of Fayette, MS, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a February 22 incident.

Patrick M. Nejmanowski, 58 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 21-25 mph above the limit in connection with a February 25 incident.

Michael A. Coates, 49 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a February 16 incident.

Carl R. Albracht, 50 of Palmyra, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a February 25 incident.

Jessica M. Jenkins, 40 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a February 24 incident.

Jason L. Peter, 48 of Carlinville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a February 22 incident.

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Matthew D. Knick, 21 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on suspended license in connection with a February 27 incident.

Julia A. Schall, 68 of Shipman, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a February 27 incdient.

Amy N. Gomer, 39 of Shipman, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 4 incident.

Dalton C. Bunyard, 32 of Wood River, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a February 28 incident.

Edward Tumpach III, 33 of Hillsboro, is charged with reckless driving, improper traffic lane usage, and disregarding a traffic control device in connection with a March 5 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Neil Ringer versus Whitney Ringer
  • Christina Essington versus John Essington
  • Scott Huddleston versus Jessica Huddleston

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