SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2022
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake in reference to theft and criminal damage to state-supported property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Baker Street and Staunton Road. Angela G. Martin, 44, of Mt. Olive was issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper use of registration.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a theft.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Route 4 and Central Avenue in Benld. Brandon N. Blevins, 27, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a criminal defacement of property.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Adams Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to child custody issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a stalking complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to harassment by social media.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to harassment by telephone.
A report of reckless driving in the school zone was reported to the School Resource Officer.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police officer to speak with a female in reference to a civil issue
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a theft.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of First Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic battery. Anel Berisa, 25, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a nuisance property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department who requested extra patrol at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
An officer was out with a female in Pomatto Park sleeping.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to suspicious messages they were receiving.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an assault.
An officer during normal patrol located a stolen vehicle out of Madison County in the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to the removal of a subject.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an open door.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to dogs at large
An officer was dispatched to Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a loud vehicle racing down the roadway.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Oregon Street. Kaitlin D. Fearn, 22, of Alton was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Western Street. John A. Lane, 42, of Jerseyville was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to take a report of an assault that took place at Gillespie Middle School.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Pine Street in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School to assist with a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to Madison Street and Pine Street in reference to two juveniles fighting on a school bus.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to a missing person. A report came in later that the male had later been located.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an animal call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a report of battery.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer stopped a female on a bicycle at LJ Avenue and Broadway with no lights after dark.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Bike Trail in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central Avenue in reference to an unauthorized motor vehicle on the roadway.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to suspicious activity in the 400 block of North 5th Street in Benld.
School Resource Officer was out in the 700 block of East Walnut Street doing a home visit for the school.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a disturbance.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to domestic trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street to recover an item.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake on Carney Drive in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie. Tucker L. Clinton, 27, of Carlinville was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Edwards Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Heritage Health. Theodore H. Hopper, 50, of Gillespie was issued a citation for expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Clark Street and Staunton Road. Sean H. Mason, 53, of Benld was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to domestic trouble.
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