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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 to the 500 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a civil standby.
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Easton Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to Clinton Street and Elm Street in reference to a traffic crash. Summer J. Beckham, 21, of Staunton was issued a citation for following too close.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Eiler Street and 8th Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Pine Street and Shelby Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Main Street and Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was out at Eagarville Road and Henderson Road in Eagarville in reference to an abandoned vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and LJ Avenue in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street for a 911 accidental miss dial.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Fillmore Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Second Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a missing person.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Avenue in East Gillespie. Krista D. Riley, 32, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Burton Street in reference to a female who accidentally locked her dogs in a vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to a 911 open line call in the 200 block of South Street.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Madison Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
Joseph W. Homan, 28, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to Division Street and North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was out at a residence in the 400 block of Illinois Street in Benld doing a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical call
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Wilson Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a missing juvenile.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was out in the 500 block of Park Avenue in reference to a security check on a residence.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 200 block of Trolley Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Short Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Plum Street in reference to a suspicious female. Jada S. Salazar, 24, of Bethalto was arrested on a warrant out of Bethalto for residential burglary.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to mental issues.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft from his storage unit on 8th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the area of 300 block of Clark Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Illinois Street in Benld in reference to theft of services.
An officer was dispatched to Eiler Street and 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a missing person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Benld to look for a missing person.
An officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a home security check and juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Central in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a well-being check on an animal.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a missing person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Osie Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in reference to a domestic battery. Ashleigh K. Bethel, 39, of Benld was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a neighbor dispute. Jimmy D. Byrd, 62, of Mt. Clare was arrested for aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Burton Street in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Oak Street. Charles W. Massie, 27, of Breese was arrested for driving while his license was suspended, driving while vehicle registration was suspended, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Oak Street and Adams Street. Theodore H. Hopper, 51, of Gillespie was issued citations for speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and operation of a vehicle when registration was suspended.
An officer was out with a suspicious male in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare while doing security checks.
An officer was out in the 200 block of East Walnut with an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Biddle Street in reference to an erratic driver going up and down the street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the end of the bike trail on Clark Street in reference to two female juveniles who were overheated. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene and they were treated and released.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to harassment.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Edwin L. Rhodes, 68 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for dangerous drugs/methamphetamine delivery.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Fulton Street. Sebastian S. Nessl, 31 of Gillespie, was issued citations for suspended registration due to no insurance, operating an uninsured vehicle, and expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Hard Road in Benld. Ricky L. Murphy of Fillmore, was issued a citation for failure to change address and suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Cottage Avenue in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Francis Street in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Adam M. Wagner, 33 of Benld, was issued citations for suspended registration and expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Hard Road in Benld. April R. McNealy, 39 of Mt. Olive, was issued citations for disobeying a stop sign and expired registration.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a battery. Eric M. Streeb, 37 of Staunton, was arrested for aggravated battery.
Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 58 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on larceny.
An officer was out in the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
Kourtney K. Claro, 34 of Benld, was arrested on a Madison County Warrant for failure to appear on unlawful possession.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to identity theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Clay Street and Park Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Walnut Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a stolen vehicle from the 200 block of North Kentucky in Benld.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street in East Gillespie. Hannah E. Naugle, 25 of Gillespie, was given a citation for expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street. Ruthie J. Kahl, 35 of Carlinville, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Illinois Avenue and Springfield Road in East Gillespie. Christopher T. Brickey, 30 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for driving while his license was suspended.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue. Jess P. Barker, 69 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass to property in the 400 block of Broadway Street.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of Park Avenue.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.
Anita S. Grizzle, 49 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance, dangerous drugs, and a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on dangerous drugs.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer recovered a vehicle that was reported stolen from the 200 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Francis Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 200 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Hard Road in Mt. Clare. Chandler M. Hayes, 26 of Thayer, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 5th Street in Benld. Amanda L. Martinek, 35 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026
Cody R. Ikerman, 35 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for driving while license was suspended.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment in the 600 block of Broadway Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to criminal trespass.
The School Recourse Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld to assist DCFS.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Street and Macoupin Street. Claudette N. Cruse, 48 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for improper use of registration.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 2nd Street, 400 block of West Oak Street, and the 200 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to criminal defacement of property. The juvenile suspects were located.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Schmidt Street in East Gillespie in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Comments
Stacy L. Marshall, 59 of Wilsonville, is charged with stalking/cause fear of safety and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a January 23 incident.
Jarod A. Fagan, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated use of a communications device/death, two counts of aggravated DUI/crash/death, driving under the influence of alcohol, registration expiration, improper traffic lane usage, transporting/carrying alcohol, and seat belt required in connection with a December 9 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Frederic J. Skinner, 22 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) in connection with a December 30 incident.
Noel J. Kennon, 47 of Benld, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a January 12 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jessica D. Jackson, 37 of Girard, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 27 incident.
Mason C. Marquette, 18 of Virden, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit and transporting/carrying alcohol in connection with a January 21 incident.
Joshua D. Strode, 48 of Chatham, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 18 incident.
Rhiannon P. Ewin, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 28 incident.
Denae L. Clements, 32 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and expired registration in connection with a January 27 incident.
Anna M. Bearup, 44 of Auburn, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 27 incident.
Amanda M. McDowell, 43 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a January 27 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Ellie J. Ondrey versus Zachary C. Ondrey
- Lillyan Hawkins versus Drew M. Hawkins
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- John Louis Osborne and Melissa Jeannine Harbaugh, both of Hettick
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Pine Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with the female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Southern Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Central in Benld by the Illinois Department of Transportation in reference to a vehicle that had been parked on their snow route, and they needed to be moved. Amy J. Arnold, 34 of Benld, was issued a citation for illegal parking.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 5th Street in Benld. Dakota N. Lytle, 27 of Staunton, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Park Street and Illinois Street in Benld. Alexander C. Richardson, 29 of Benld, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was out in the 100 block of West Pine with a subject riding an ATV on the roadway.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street, Chelsa R. Pruden, 36 of Staunton, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Walnut Street. Denae L. Clements, 32 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for suspended registration for no insurance and expired registration.
The school resource officer assisted the Department of Children and Family Services in reference to a juvenile issue at Ben-Gil Elementary School.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Street in East Gillespie. Christian M. Garrison, 25 of Girard, was issued a citation for failure to change address.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld.
The school resource officer was dispatched for a student who fled from school. The child was located and returned to her residence.
An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was out with a vehicle in the ditch in the 300 block of Kelly Street, assisting until a tow truck could arrive.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
The school resource officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to a fight between two juveniles.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a fight.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Division Street in Mt. Clare. Donald E. Ruyle, 52 of Benld, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was out at Francis Street and South Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to an animal complaint.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue on West Oak Street in Benld.
An officer was out in the 200 block of Locust Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to theft. Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Benld, was arrested for theft, possession of another credit/debit card, and possession of a lost or mislaid credit/debit card.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Green Street in reference to criminal damage.
An officer was dispatched to North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in Benld.
The school resource officer took a report of an assault on a juvenile and reported it to the Department of Children and Family Services.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 3rd Street and Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare. Gregory A. Boaz, 32 of Mt. Clare, was issued citations for expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street in East Gillespie. Isabelle G. Manning, 21 of Edwardsville, was issued citations for expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Ave. Jynnafer E. Marin, 44 of Coffeen, was issued a citation for driving on a suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Macoupin Street. Kerri D. Felchlin, 43 of Edwardsville, was issued citations for expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Easton Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a civil standby.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
