SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to criminal trespass in the 600 block of Broadway Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to found items.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street Pomatto Park in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a domestic dispute. Dakota J. Mehochko, 25, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to an unregistered vehicle on someone’s property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Locust Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a dog being attacked by another dog
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Charles Street in reference to a suspicious person.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the intersection of Jersey Street and Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash. Donald R. Koniak, 93, of Benld was issued a citation for failure to yield.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to found property. The item was returned to the owner.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a security check on a subject’s home.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Montgomery Street in reference to down wires and the officer stood by until the utility company could arrive.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of First Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Second Street in reference to a power pole down. Ameren was called to take care of the issue.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the corner of Adams Street and Henry Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 100 block of West Maple Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Illinois Street and Central Avenue in Benld. Angel A. Cuevas, 34, of Edwards, Missouri was issued a citation for no valid registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Cahokia Street and East Central Avenue in Benld. Jonathan A. Catto, 41, of Benld was issued citations for no valid registration, improper use of registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Staunton Road in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property
An officer was dispatched to Jersey Street and Spruce Street in reference to a manhole cover that had come off.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a City Ordinance. Daniel W. Tucker, 50, of Gillespie was issued a citation for accumulation of trash.
An officer was dispatched to the corner of Henry Street and Adams Street in reference to an animal complaint.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the Ben-Gil Elementary School parking lot in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to stalking and harassment.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Jasen R. Ferratto, 32 of Benld was issued citations for speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Dorsey Road and 2nd Street in Mt. Clare. Laiton D. Bailey, 39, of Granite City was issued citations for speeding and driving while license is suspended.
An officer was out with a female in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a warrant arrest. Melissa J. Hughes, 47, of Gillespie was arrested on two warrants the first one was out of Wood River for failure to appear for retail theft and the other was out of Bethalto for failure to appear for larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Park Avenue in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to improper lane usage.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Charles Street and Staunton Road. Krista R. Whited, 21, of Mt. Olive was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Terry G. Pollard, 55, of Edwardsville was issued a citation for speeding.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
Trisha L. Kester, 44 of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Macoupin Street and Wilson Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to down power lines due to the storm.
An officer was dispatched to West Chestnut Street and Green Street in reference to down lines due to the storm.
An officer was dispatched to Clinton Street and Walnut Street in reference to a tree being down blocking the roadway due to the storm.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at North Macoupin Street and Maple Street. Dakota E. Bunnell, 31, of Gillespie was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer is out at a business in the 2200 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare checking on a suspicious vehicle.
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to an item that was found.
An officer was out with a vehicle on Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare with its flashers on. Patricia A. Stimson, 77, of Elsah was issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle with suspended registration.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.