SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a well-being check. Thor S. Barnes, 43, of Forest Grove, OR was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a traffic offense.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 1100 block of South Second Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Donaldson Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to an overdose.
An officer was out in the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie with a female lying on the ground.
An officer was out in the 700 block of North 8th Street in Benld assisting the Illinois State Police.
An officer was out on Macoupin Street with a suspicious vehicle with its trunk open.
An officer was out at a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Wilson Avenue in reference to a noise complaint.
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023
The officer on normal patrol noticed a vehicle parked at the Central Illinois Storage units on Route 16. The officer made contact with an individual who was in the storage unit. The male was advised that if the items that were found came back from the crime lab positive he could face charges for possession of controlled substance.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Trolley Street in Benld in reference to a dog at large. Chelsea E. Grimes, 23, of Benld was issued a citation for a dog at large.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an ordinance issue in the 700 block of Second Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to a child custody exchange.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Spruce Street. Ryan A. Livengood, 21, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Jordan D. Woodward, 32, of Troy was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer responded to a fire alarm in the 100 block of East Elm Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Hard Road in Benld for extra patrol in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Second Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Madison Street to assist a Macoupin Sheriff Department Deputy.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to a reckless driver.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 3rd Street in Benld for a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Third Street in reference to a male hunting on private property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to a dog at large. Calli A. Lassiter, 34, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to extra patrol due to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to a business 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 138 in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Route 4 and Central Avenue in Benld. Eli L. Winters, 24 of Caseyville was issued citations for suspended registration and illegal lane usage.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to a suspicious male.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a lost item.
An officer was dispatched to 8th Street and the Cemetery in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Angela M. Weaver, 41, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to East Maple Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a well-being check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Chase T. Sherman, 35, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Robert L. Lindsey, 59, of Hazelwood, Missouri was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Dean P. Vercoglio, 58, of Benld was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Jersey Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Madison Street in reference to a domestic battery. Kimberly L. Ashmore, 54, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a residential burglary.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Lashiefa P. Legget, 29, of Chicago was arrested for driving on a suspended driver’s license.
An officer was dispatched to Welfare Park in reference to personal items found.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a fire alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hardroad in Benld in reference to animal complaints.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and South Hard Road in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a vicious dog in the 200 block of West Spruce in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School parking lot in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to fraud.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to intimidation.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 4th Street and Central Avenue in Benld. Ashlynn N. O’Connell, 21, of Gillespie was issued a citation for driving when the registration was suspended.
An officer was out at Locust Street and Pine Street in Benld in reference to an intoxicated male.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Madison Street in reference to keep the peace.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Second Street. Tiffany L. McCoy, 40, of Virden was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass and harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to Francis Street and Oak Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block of Staunton Road for two juveniles with no lights or reflectors on their bikes riding on the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Fourth Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200-300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and Elm Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Madison Street in reference to keep the peace.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department giving the officers permission to do security checks on a residence in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a neighborhood dispute.
An officer was out with a female in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Christian L. Graves, 21 of Benld was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
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