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Gillespie Police Report January 25– January 31, 2026
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Pine Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with the female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Southern Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Central in Benld by the Illinois Department of Transportation in reference to a vehicle that had been parked on their snow route, and they needed to be moved. Amy J. Arnold, 34 of Benld, was issued a citation for illegal parking.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 5th Street in Benld. Dakota N. Lytle, 27 of Staunton, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Park Street and Illinois Street in Benld. Alexander C. Richardson, 29 of Benld, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was out in the 100 block of West Pine with a subject riding an ATV on the roadway.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street, Chelsa R. Pruden, 36 of Staunton, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Walnut Street. Denae L. Clements, 32 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for suspended registration for no insurance and expired registration.
The school resource officer assisted the Department of Children and Family Services in reference to a juvenile issue at Ben-Gil Elementary School.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Street in East Gillespie. Christian M. Garrison, 25 of Girard, was issued a citation for failure to change address.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld.
The school resource officer was dispatched for a student who fled from school. The child was located and returned to her residence.
An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was out with a vehicle in the ditch in the 300 block of Kelly Street, assisting until a tow truck could arrive.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
The school resource officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to a fight between two juveniles.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a fight.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Division Street in Mt. Clare. Donald E. Ruyle, 52 of Benld, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was out at Francis Street and South Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to an animal complaint.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue on West Oak Street in Benld.
An officer was out in the 200 block of Locust Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to theft. Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Benld, was arrested for theft, possession of another credit/debit card, and possession of a lost or mislaid credit/debit card.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Green Street in reference to criminal damage.
An officer was dispatched to North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in Benld.
The school resource officer took a report of an assault on a juvenile and reported it to the Department of Children and Family Services.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 3rd Street and Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare. Gregory A. Boaz, 32 of Mt. Clare, was issued citations for expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street in East Gillespie. Isabelle G. Manning, 21 of Edwardsville, was issued citations for expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Ave. Jynnafer E. Marin, 44 of Coffeen, was issued a citation for driving on a suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Macoupin Street. Kerri D. Felchlin, 43 of Edwardsville, was issued citations for expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Easton Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a civil standby.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2026-2027 academic year.
The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning, full-time. Online learning is also acceptable.
Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500.
There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The only limitations are applicants must be a permanent Illinois resident and students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2026-2027 school year, excluding summer session.
Applications are available at the sheriff’s office located at 215 South East Street, Carlinville or on the ISA website. Students must complete the application, answer the essay question, and return all documentation to the sheriff’s office by March 13.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a missing person in the 300 block of Park Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to items in the road.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Abba Street in reference to a neighbor issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Illinois Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a 911 call.
The school resource officer was dispatched to the Ben-Gil Elementary School to assist with an unruly juvenile.
The school resource officer was called to the Middle School to speak with a parent in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Jersey Street. Henry A. Kirby, 18 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for disobeying a stop sign.
An officer was dispatched to the 2500 block of Staunton Road in reference to a garbage truck on fire.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in reference to found property.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Madison Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
The Gillespie school resource officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to West Virginia Avenue and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious activity.
An office was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Jersey Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to an animal complaint.
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 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
An officer was dispatched to South Illinois Street and Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Jersey Street in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a found item at his residence.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Maple Street in reference to a parking issue.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was out in the 200 block of Locust Street in Benld in reference to an open door.
The Gillespie school resource officer called in reference to an animal complaint at the Gillespie High School.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
Larry E. Conlee, 42 of Mt. Clare, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on dangerous drugs and resisting arrest.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Lane in reference to a missing juvenile.
Steven F. Searing, 66 of Lawrenceville, was arrested on a warrant out of Macon County for failure to appear for larceny.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street. Brandon A. Martin, 26 of Hartford, was arrested for driving while driver’s license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues and disorderly conduct.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Charles Street to assist the Litchfield Police Department with a subject in reference to making numerous false police reports.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Pine Street and Montgomery Street. Asa M. Proctor, 47 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license was revoked and was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to theft in the 100 block of West Maple Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of Broadway in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Pine Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a found item.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Oregon Street. Yordan-Jose Bermudez-Pirela, 31 of Harvey, was issued citations for speeding, uninsured vehicle, operating vehicle when registration is suspended, improper use of registration, and expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Henry Street in East Gillespie. Brandon P. Delaney, 25 of Staunton, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Oregon Street. Quincy A. Dunn, 31 of Springfield, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Frey Street and Broadway Street. Mitchell S. Hankins, 28 of Benld, was issued citations for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Edwards Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at East Locust Street and North 2nd Street in Benld. Carrie L. Malarik, 41 of Benld, was issued citations for failure to disobey a stop sign, operating uninsured vehicle, driving while license was suspended, operating motor vehicle while registration is suspended, and expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Brandy L. Rose, 38 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving on suspended driver’s license.
An officer was dispatched to Second Street and Spruce Street in reference to a fire that was left unattended.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Katlyn N. Pilger 21 of Benld, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Locust Street and Second Street in Benld. Carrie L. Malarik, 41 of Benld, was issued a citation for driving while registration was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Trolley Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in reference to found property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Short Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 400 block of West Chestnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to juvenile issues in the 400 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage in the 600 block of Edwards St.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of 8th Street in Benld in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Madison Street in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a female needing to speak with an officer.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a fire.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare. Kristan D. Biggs, 35 of Venice, was issued a citation for no valid driver’s license.
An Officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Trolley St in Benld. Roshelle L. Pearson, 50 of Benld, was issued citations for expired registration and failure to update her address.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Burton Street in reference to a 911 call.
An Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld reference a driver with no valid driver license.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to an alarm sounding.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at LJ Avenue and Broadway Street. Thomas L. Crooke, 56 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for no registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Park Avenue in East Gillespie. Robert L. Peterson, 64 of Rockford, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at East Elm Street and Macoupin Street Jonah L. Rogers, 46 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol, operating uninsured vehicle, driving while license was suspended, and disregarding a stop sign.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a no contact order in the 200 block of South 5 Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Oak Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to criminal trespass to property.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue in the 600 block of High Street.
An officer was dispatched to West Dorsey Street and South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a city ordinance of illegal burning.
An officer was out at the Benld City Park on Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Old Lake Main Road and Bishop Road in reference to an animal call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce St in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
The school resource officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Route 16 and Gillespie High School in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to an alarm sounding.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Montgomery Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to credit card fraud in the 800 block of Stewart Street in Benld.
Amy S. Odle, 51 of Greenville, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear on drugs.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a parking issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Wilson Street. A 16-year-old from Gillespie was issued a citation for a muffler violation.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th St in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
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 a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
