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Gillespie Police Report: January 28-February 3, 2024

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. John E. Hagel, 21, of Mt. Olive was arrested for driving while license was suspended.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Oak Street. Charles V. Bond, 31, of Mt. Olive was arrested for driving under the influence, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding, disregarding and illegal transportation of alcohol.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Jorden T. Trimm, 33, of Benld was arrested for driving while license was suspended.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Route 16 and Springfield Road in East Gillespie. Andrea L. Kissell, 35, of Mt. Clare was arrested for driving while license was suspended.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a possible fire. Once officer was on the scene, they discovered it was a controlled burn. 

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a house check.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to medical assist.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 500 block of Gillespie Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Donaldson Street in reference to a residential alarm sounding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Maple Street. Timothy M. Ellis, 34, of Benld was issued citations for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in reference to retail theft.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to illegal dumping.

An officer was out with a male in the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a dog at large.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody exchange.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street to assist DCFS.

An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 500 block of South Main Street in Benld. Kaleb N. Beck, 24, of Benld was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and disobeying a traffic control device.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass. Kimberly L. Ashmore, 54, of Gillespie was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for possession of a controlled substance.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richards Street in reference to a noise complaint.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a criminal sexual assault in the 500 block of North 5th Street in Benld.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Henry Street in reference to a person going door to door.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a parent and his juvenile.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Clark Street in Sawyerville in reference to a tip in an investigation on a retail theft. Ryan R. Webb, 36, of Gillespie was arrested for retail theft at a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024

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The School Resource Officer was dispatched to the High School Office in reference to a student being disruptive.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a criminal sexual assault in the 200 block of East Elm Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st  Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud.

Kyle R. Cunningham, 35, of Benld was issued a citation for leaving the scene of a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a noise complaint.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a battery. William L. Bertoldi, 39, of Wilsonville was arrested on two warrants, one out of Illinois Department of Corrections Center-Springfield for Parole violation, and the second was out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine. 

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Clark Street. Levi J. King, 20, of Litchfield was arrested for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, suspended registration and expired registration.

Kenneth J. Hughes, 50, of Sawyerville was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for a traffic offense.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Spruce Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

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An officer was dispatched to Fulton Street and Elm Street in reference to an operation of a non-highway vehicle on the roadway.

An officer was dispatched to West Walnut Street in reference to suspicious persons.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to disorderly conduct.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Destiny G. Stevenson, 23, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to cyberbullying.

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 Park Avenue in reference to illegal parking.

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An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a well-being check.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street in East Gillespie. Joshua K Weissenfluh, 44, of Gillespie was issued citations for squealing tires, expired registration, disregarding stop sign, failure to signal, overtaking on the left, and reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to criminal damage to property. Steven B. Pesavento, 37, of Mt. Clare was arrested for criminal damage to property, battery, criminal trespass to a vehicle, and criminal trespass to land. Pesavento was also arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for burglary.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Edgar Street in reference to an accumulation of trash.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street to assist an Alderman with an ordinance issue.

An officer was dispatched to LJ Avenue in reference to illegal parking.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Walnut Street. Kimberly O. Baker, 36, of Gillespie was issued citations for no registration, suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to nuisance dogs. Felicia S. Kirkwood, 55, of Benld was issued a citation for nuisance dog-habitually barking.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a business check.

An officer was dispatched to Abba Street and Burton Street for a report of a smell of gas.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a reckless driver.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street. Gary A. Parker, 45, of Gillespie was issued a citation for suspended registration.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to Harassment and stalking.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an individual disturbing the peace

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was out in the 200 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was out with a male on Harding Avenue in East Gillespie with a male operating a non-highway vehicle on the roadway.

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An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an order of protection.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Vance J. McCracken, 56, of Edwardsville was issued a citation for expired registration

An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.

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Gillespie Police Report September 8 -September 14, 2024

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Edwards Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Western Street. Brian P. Kennah, 40 of St. Charles, Missouri, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Jeanette Allen, 58 of Staunton, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Samantha E. Neighbours, 38 of Taylorville, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Tommy M. Gaudreault, 66 of Feildon, was issued a citation for speeding.

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An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Charles Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby in the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Mary L. Edborg, 54 of Shipman, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Victoria L. Knoche, 35 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a burglary.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Jeremy E. Blankenship, 34 of Kane, was issued a citation for speeding.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henry Street in reference to domestic dispute and criminal trespass to residence.

An officer was dispatched to Elm Street and Clinton Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to theft and criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dona Street in Eagarville in reference to a 911 call.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby in the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.

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An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a no contact order.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to an animal complaint.  Jay A. Allison, 52 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for noise complaint/dog barking.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to residence. Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 57 of Benld, was arrested for criminal trespass to residence.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to illegal burning.  Cody A. Barksdale, 27 of Benld, was issued a citation for illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street in reference to a male passed out.

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a vehicle on someone’s property.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Osie Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a public complaint of dumping trash in the 300 block of North 5th Street in Benld.

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 Shelby Street in reference to an animal complaint.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a house check.

An officer was dispatched to the Veterans Memorial Park on Trolley Street in Benld in reference to dumping of garbage. Justin M. Mason, 21 of Benld, was issued a citation for dumping garbage upon real property.

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a domestic dispute. Edwin L. Rhodes, 67 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn Street in reference to theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to neighborhood trouble.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Jersey Street in reference to a noise complaint.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash. Katelyn S. Holmes, 21 of Gillespie was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Henry Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and 4th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare.  Ciara C. Booten, 29 of Granite City, was issued a citation for expired registration.

An Officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Short Street in Benld. Delloreen Schmidt, 66 of Benld, was issued a citation for no valid registration.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a reckless driver.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Christopher F. Moss, 41 of Springfield, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a civil issue

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

An officer was dispatched to North 4th Street and East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a found item.

Thor S. Barnes, 44 of Forest Grove, OR., was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of a control substance.

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An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Lake in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to North Macoupin Street and East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 100 block of East Spruce Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Calcari Street in East Gillespie in reference to a dog at large.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

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An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property and criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the Benld City Park in Benld 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 alarms sounding.

An officer was dispatched to Walnut Street and Spruce Street in reference to reckless driving,

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to violation of an order of protection

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Abba Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Eliers Avenue in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

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Gillespie Police Report August 25-August 31, 2024

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Alexandra M. Fortado, 29 of Edwardsville, was issued citations for speeding and suspended registration.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue to assist an Alderman with an ordinance issue of accumulation of trash and debris.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a dog at large. Heather L. Kimberlin, 48 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Wilson Street. Matthew D. Knick, 20 of Mt. Olive, was arrested for driving on suspended driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and a warrant out of Macoupin County.

An officer was dispatched to Eagarville Road in Eagarville in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

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An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of Second Street in reference to illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of 8th Street in Benld in reference to harassment by telephone.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Brady W. Bilyeu, 21 of Sturgeon Bay, WI., was issued a citation for operating and uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. Jason T. Daube, 50 of Worden, was issued a citation for speeding.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024

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 a business in the 500 block of East Central in Benld in reference to an alarm sounding.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a 911 call.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Lisa M. Flener, 43 of East Alton, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Awyne L. Foster, 33 of Alton, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a house explosion. The Illinois State Fire Marshal was contacted.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was out with a subject in Pomatto Park and advised he could not be in the park after dark.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to violation of an order of protection

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to unwanted solicitors.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.

An officer spoke with a Male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henry Street in reference to a domestic dispute.  Matthew D. Shelby, 35 of Gillespie, was arrested for obstructing a peace officer.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a security check.

An officer was dispatched to Spring Street area in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a 911 call.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory in Benld in reference to a theft.

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Ryan D. Shoger, 37 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.

William T. Overturf, 37 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a neighbor dispute.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central in Benld in reference to an alarm call.

An officer was dispatched to Fisher Street and Ferguson Street in Sawyerville in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Southern Street in reference to a security check.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a theft.

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An officer was dispatched to South Street and West Pine Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Shelby Street in reference to a civil issue

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a fire call.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue to assist an older woman with an ordinance issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie 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 noise.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to criminal trespass. Keshawn K. Bush, 40 of Gillespie, was arrested for criminal trespass to state supported property.

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 Benld in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer was out on North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a motorist assist.

An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to a male trimming trees. The officers made contact with him and advised him the park was closed after dark.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Kathy L. Arnold, 55 of Jerseyville, was issued a citation for speeding.

The School Resource Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie to check residency on a family for a truancy officer out of Hillsboro.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Daniel M. Rogers, 33 of Lansing, MI., was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to East Central Avenue and 8th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in Gillespie High School parking lot in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to Rt. 4 North and Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a reckless driver. Merideth L. Wempen, 41 of Mt. Olive, was arrested for driving on a suspended driver’s license.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a threatening message she was getting in the 300 block of Handy Street.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Adams Street. Jessica M. Reiman, 39 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for bad checks/fraud.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

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An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 500 block of East Chestnut Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Shelby Street in reference to an animal complaint.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to an assault.  Donavon M. Holmes, 24 of Benld, was arrested for aggravated assault and illegal use of a weapon.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to an alarm going off.

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An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street in reference to an alarm sounding.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Michael L. Swanson, 52 of Royal Lakes, was issued a citation for speeding.

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Gillespie Police Report August 18-August 24, 2024

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer was dispatched in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to illegal dumping.

An officer initiated a traffic stop on Rt. 16 East in East Gillespie. Wyatt M. Robinson, 24 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for speeding and squealing tires.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Francis Street in reference to a medical assist.

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Pine Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to illegal dumping at a business on Rt.4 in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Pine Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through an electronic device.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of 1st Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection in the 600 block of Edwards Street.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Austin D. Guiliacci, 25 of Staunton, was issued a citation for suspended registration.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Madison Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a domestic dispute.

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An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Central in Benld in reference to a security check.

An officer was dispatched out on Route 16 to assist Macoupin County Sheriff Department in reference to animals being loose on the highway.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a missing vehicle.

An officer spoke with a female in the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to Animal neglect.

An officer was dispatched to the area of Route 16 and Kelly Street in reference to reckless driving. Danielle L. Scott, 44 of Benld, was issued citations for driving on suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

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An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to recovered property.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Staunton Road in reference to illegal parking.

An officer was dispatched to 5th Street and Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious item.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare to assist Gillespie Fire Department with traffic control with a fire.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a repossessed vehicle.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a domestic dispute and criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to domestic battery. Kaydents P. Cothern, 18 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery, resisting arrest, and aggravated battery on a police officer.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Adams Street in reference to a suicidal subject.

An officer was dispatched to the area of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.

An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of Richards Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a status check on a Macoupin County Sheriff Deputy.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a civil issue.

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An Officer was dispatched to Route 4 North reference assisting Illinois State Police on a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with an Officer from Nokomis Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Calcari Street in East Gillespie to check the well-being of a female.   Judy A. Wilkins, 47 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County Warrant for possession of a control substance.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a couple about an animal complaint in the 400 block of Osie Street.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway and Kelly Street. Rynn R. Johnson, 56 of Belvidere, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was out with a vehicle that was parked in the roadway at Main Street and East Oak Street in Benld.

An officer initiated traffic stop at Broadway and Kelly Street. Rebecca M. Cherry, 67 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to found items.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a juvenile on the roadway with an ATV.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Baker Street in reference to a wellness check on an animal.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Stephanie P. Cothern, 32 of Decatur, was given a citation for speeding.

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