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Gillespie Police Report: August 14-20, 2022
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2022
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding,
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022
Keith J. Diesselhorst, 50, of Litchfield was arrested for aggravated fleeing and eluding a peace officer, disregarding a stop sign, failure to signal, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was out with a trailer illegally parked in the 300 block of South 8th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Trolley Street in Benld in reference to threats by phone.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department parking lot in reference to a parent having issues with her juvenile.
An officer was dispatched to the North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person walking in the middle of the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Wilson Street in reference to a mental subject.
An officer spoke with a female in the 200 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to criminal trespass.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2022
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henry Street in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was out with juveniles on Henry Street after curfew. They were released to their parents.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Madison Street in reference to a suspicious person. Randy L. Cairns, 37, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County Warrant for failing to appear on domestic battery.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Robert J. Zieler, 67, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to an ordinance issue for illegal burning.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 2nd Street and Berry Street in Mt. Clare. Sarah E. Laurent, 33, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022
The School Resource Officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to an uncooperative parent.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in reference to a possible residential burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Western Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop a Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Harley M. Widner, 21, of Gillespie was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to North 6th Street and Blevins Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
Danielle L. Ellis, 40, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer made contact with individuals in the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to an ordinance issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022
An officer was dispatched to 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to theft of a motor vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a residential burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a neighborhood dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street to have a subject removed from the property.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Route 4 in reference to harassment.
An officer assisted an alderwoman with an ordinance issue in the 700 block of North Adams Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Frey Street. A 16-year-old female from Carlinville was issued a citation for disobeying a stop sign.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Columbey Drive at Gillespie Lake in reference to a dog complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to an eviction notice.
The School Resource Officer called in a suspicious vehicle that was parked at the Dairy Queen.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious persons.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to theft from a motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to West Walnut Street and South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious persons.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Wilson in reference to recovered property.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Macoupin Street and Gillespie Street. Michael C. Gray, 46, of Gillespie was arrested for aggravated battery to a peace officer and improper use of registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Main Street and Central Avenue in Benld. Anthony L. Alexander, 30, of Collinsville was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Baker Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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FELONIES
Joshua M. Maloney, 28 of Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a February 1 incident.
Mark D. Bartok, 66 of Bunker Hill, is charged with criminal damage to government property (<$500) and criminal trespass to a residence in connection with a February 1 incident.
William R. Werner, 28 of Staunton, is charged with aggravated batter of a peace officer in connection with a February 4 incident
Patrick D. Greer, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (15 < 100 grams) in connection with a February 5 incident.
Caleb A. Stoner, 33 of Bunker Hill, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>10k<100k) in connection with a February 24, 2022 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Mark D. Bartok, 66 of Bunker Hill, is charged with criminal trespass to residence in connection with a February 3 incident.
Michael A. Rhodes, 36 of Palmyra, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee and criminal trespass to land in connection with February 3 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jose J. Garcia Romero, 26 of Chicago, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 26 incident.
Howard E. Nelson, 32 of Hettick, is charged with improper use of registration/title in connection with a January 29 incident.
Casey J. Smith, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with improper use of registration/title in connection with a January 24 incident.
Joshua R. Tieman, 21 of Carlinville, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 29 incident.
Alexis Cheyene Pierce, 30 of South Bend, IN, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 30 incident.
Shycare J. G. Johnson, 26 of Marietta, GA, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 27 incident.
Jonathan W. Baumberger, 45 of Litchfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 28 incident.
Lamonja L. Warren, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 21-25 mph above the limit in connection with a January 29 incident.
Jason P. Duffecy, 48 of Lombard, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a January 29 incident.
Tijuana C. Good, 37 of Ephrata, PA, is charged with fleeing/attempting to elude officer and improper turn signal, in connection with a January 30 incident.
Pedro A. Membreno, 40 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving while never issued a license in connection with a January 5 incident.
Ashleigh K. Bethel, 41 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 30 incident.
Jayden M. Harper, 30 of Chesterfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 31 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Ronald W. Clarkson versus Angela R. Clarkson
- Krystie E. Lumma versus Shawn T. Lumma
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighborhood trouble at Circle Drive at Gillespie Lake.
An officer spoke with a juvenile at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue in the 500 block of Baker Street.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake by the horse arena and camp sites in reference to suspicious vehicles.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud.
An officer was out with a vehicle blocking the roadway in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld blocking the roadway.
An officer was out in the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to fraud.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Maple Street. Zyan T. Kolesar, 24 of Gillespie, was cited for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue in the 1100 block of Abba Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the business in the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to property on Green Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block if Staunton Road in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious item.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
TUESDAY, TUESDAY 4, 2025
Donald E. Ruyle, 51 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out Macoupin County for failure to appear on domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Burton Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Adams in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Adams street in reference to a suspicious person,
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to speaking with a female reference someone who she believed to be hacking into her cellphone.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Irene Street and Adams Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious male in the 400 block of Pear Street.
An officer was initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Kyle R. Aldridge, 28 of Auburn, was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighbor dispute in the 700 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY 5, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer spoke with a female and a stepfather at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a family dispute in the 400 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a possible fire.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to domestic battery. David L. Clark, 32 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to Harmony Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Clay Street in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Clinton Street in reference to a suspicious male.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld.
THURSDAY, FEBRUAY 6, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Second Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Illinois Avenue and Springfield Road in East Gillespie. Melissa L. Sutton, 60 of East Gillespie, was issued a citation for no valid registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Dorsey Street and 2nd Street in Benld. A 16-year-old female from Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Broadway Street in reference to traffic control.
An officer was dispatched to North Clinton Street in reference to a four wheeler on the roadway.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to child abandonment.
An officer spoke with a female in the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a civil issue.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to residence.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue and theft in the 100 block of West Elm Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to extra security patrol after the basketball game.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie reference theft.
An officer was dispatched to Western Avenue and West Elm Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to juvenile issues.
An Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street reference a wellbeing check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Mt. Clare Drive and South Hard Road in Mt. Clare. Samantha N. Sandy, 30 of Walshville, was issued citations for expired registration and expired driver’s license.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025
An officer was dispatched 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property. Joshua M. Maloney, 28 of Wilsonville, was arrested for criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to building.
Steven A. Kroll, 33 of Eagarville, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for driving under the influence.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a female in the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 Block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Wins $2,000 Prize and Video She Created will Air on 160 TV Stations Nationwide
CHICAGO – Emily Bergen, 16, a student at Gillespie High School in Gillespie, has won the annual Drive Safe Chicago public service announcement contest. Antonio Knott, 15, of Merrillville High School in Merrillville IN, placed second in the voting, and Noelani Elizalde, 17, also from Merrillville High School, was third.
Sponsored by the National Road Safety Foundation in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show, teens from Illinois and surrounding states were invited to submit ideas for a 30-second PSA about sharing the road with other passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and pedestrians.
Three finalists were selected and each worked with an Emmy Award-winning producer to transform their PSA submissions into 30-second TV public service announcements. The public was then able to vote for their favorite online. More than 1,400 online votes were cast.
The winner received $2,000 and will be featured on nationally-syndicated Teen Kids News, reaching more than 160 TV stations across the country. The first runner-up got $1,000 and the second runner-up won $500. All three finalists’ teachers received $100 gift cards.
Bergen’s winning PSA shows a young driver starting her car and pressing a “share the road” button. As she drives, an AI voice warns her of a bicyclist, a pedestrian and children in a school zone. The voice then reminds her, “Cars don’t come with devices like me, which is why you need to know how to share the road.”
“The carnage on our roads can be reduced if drivers remain aware of others who share the road,” said Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes safe driving. “We think the creative ideas about sharing the road from our Drive Safe Chicago winner and runners-up convey that message effectively.”
“Although today’s new cars are safer than ever, with technological advances that are proven to help avoid crashes,” said Chicago Auto Show Chairwoman Kelly Webb Roberts, “drivers must still be aware of others they are sharing the road with, whether it’s a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrians.”
The National Road Safety Foundation says driver error accounts for 94 percent of all fatal crashes, with speeding and driver distraction among the leading factors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 40,990 people died on U.S. roads and highways in 2023, with hundreds of thousands of injuries and an estimated annual cost of more than $340 billion.
View Bergen’s winning video below:
Bergen’s video is also featured center on the National Road Safety Foundation’s website with the runners-up videos to the right and to the left: https://m.shortstack.page/NLxMqT
