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Gillespie Police Report December 22– December 28, 2024
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Calcari Street in East Gillespie in reference to a burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a juvenile in reference to a lost item.
An officer was dispatched to Henry Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was out at a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare with a suspicious vehicle.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to an alarm call. David A Orear, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested for criminal damage to property.
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 the 200 block of Henry Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to South Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Park Avenue and Clinton Street in reference to a medical assist.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Cedar Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Michael L Ridenhour, 45 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for two counts of nonconsensual dissemination of sex image.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street. William J. Goth, 39 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for expired registration,
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property. Althea E. Jones, 29 of Gillespie, was issued citations for driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, leaving the scene-property damage, and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Hard Road of Mt. Clare. Douglas T. Davis, 68 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for driving on revoked driver’s license. He was also issued citations for expired registration, revoked driver’s license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop Francis Street and Walnut Street. Kendra M. Cartwright, 30 of Gillespie, was issued citations for operation an uninsured motor vehicle, driving on suspended registration, and expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Easton Street. Steven A. Kroll, 33 of Eagarville, was arrested on two warrants – one out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for resisting a peace officer and one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Burton Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street and Laura Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Park Avenue in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 2400 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Bike Trail to retrieve found items.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 1400 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Spring Street in reference to a medical assist.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a fight in progress. Ronald R. Arnold, 35 of Gillespie, was arrested for aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of South Madison Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Meadowlark Drive in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to South Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Chestnut Street. Timothy J. Rettig, 22 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for speeding.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Southern Street. Emily J. Peper, 42 of Greenville, was issued citations for expired registration, suspended registration for mandatory insurance and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Jersey Street. Tommie L. Jones, 38 of East St. Louis, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was out in the 7800 block of Staunton Road assisting Illinois State Police in reference to a traffic crash.
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
An Officer was dispatched to North Macoupin Street and Maple Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to possible fraud in the 400 block of 1st Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with female in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to an altercation. Jonathan R. Heiens, 39 of Gillespie, was arrested for aggravated battery.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Spruce Street in Benld. Amarion L. Saulsberry, 20 of Alton, was issues citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to lane blockage.
An officer was out in the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld for a medical assist.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to residence.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to South Jersey Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to 2nd Street in Benld in reference to disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Middle School to speak with a parent in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Street in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to a car verses deer traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to Rice Street and Spruce Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Jaylie K. Jett, 26 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for speeding.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to criminal trespass in the 400 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare.
An officer was dispatched to South Hard Road and West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South Street in reference to unwanted solicitation.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Harmony Lane at Gillespie Lake to assist Locust Street Resource Center on a call.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to 8th Street and Eiler Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Middle School and then Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Second Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 South of Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a hit and run traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Clark Street. Kimberly L. Henderson, 55 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for improper use of registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Edwards Street in reference to a 911 medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an unwanted solicitor.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Division Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway and 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious person.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the apartments on LJ Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle at a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a child custody exchange.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a female in reference to a found item in the 200 block of East Maple Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Francis Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Pine Street and 8th Street in Benld in reference to a motorist assist.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Walnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 at State Farm in Mt. Clare in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a theft in the 600 block of Broadway Street.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to criminal sexual abuse.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South Street in reference to a 911 medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of Jane Drive in reference to a 911 medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn St in reference to a 911 medical call.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department and spoke with female in reference to harassment by communication and trespassing.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie School Superintendent’s office in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street in reference to four wheelers on the roadway.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was out at South Street and Pine Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School to assist with a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street to do a well-being check and assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 138 reference in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to a motorist assist.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to West Wood Street and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue and a well-being check in the 700 block of Abba Street.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a well-being check.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Gillespie Street and Fillmore Street. Lloyd D. Sanson, 59 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of Madison Street in reference to an ordinance issue/illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and Francis Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Frey Street in reference to an alarm sounding. The fire department was paged out for a carbon monoxide detector going off.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the railroad track and Old Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a found item.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Trolley Street and Central Avenue in Benld. Shain E. , 23 of Benld, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Macoupin Street. Randy W. Wilson, 47 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious person in the 100 block of East Maple Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to criminal damage and assault.
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of South Madison Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Staunton Road in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to Francis Street and Walnut Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious person.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Frey Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male in the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Charles Street and Burton Street in reference to unwanted solicitation.
An officer spoke with a female in the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld and assisted the elderly female with special services.
An officer was out in the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie to attempt contact with Timothy D. Conlee, 29 of Gillespie, he was issued citations for criminal damage to property, two citations for assault, and harassment through electronic communication.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Gillespie Street and Handy Street. Rebecca E. Conlee, 52 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to South 1st Street and Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to Montgomery Street and Pine Street in reference to a suspicious person.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with female in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to a death investigation.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street. Jacob N. Thomas, 37 of Staunton, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street and Springfield Road in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Brandon R. Miller, 24 of Eagarville, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Clinton Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025
An officer was out at a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare with a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Clark Street. Dalton A. Maguire, 25 of Palmyra, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a carbon monoxide detector going off.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of Montgomery Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue on South 4th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to an animal complaint in the 100 block of Richards Street.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to dumping garbage upon real property.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 800 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a found item.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to Park Avenue and Springfield Road in reference to a suspicious person.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
