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Gillespie Police Report: January 30-February 5, 2022
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street regarding a mental subject.
Charles E. Conlee, 31, of Gillespie was issued a citation for operation of a non-highway vehicle on the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of West Oak Street regarding a traffic crash.
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Osie Street regarding a wellbeing check of a dog. Ashley N. Heisman, 35, of Plainview was issued a citation.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central in Benld regarding criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare regarding criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Chestnut Street regarding a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 7th Street in Benld regarding dog at large. Devin M. Cunningham, 27, of Benld was issued a citation.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Rotary Street regarding a domestic battery. Eric S. Cunningham, 38, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple regarding a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Chestnut Street regarding an alarm call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Glenda S. Todt, 62, of Raymond was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Allen D. Masinelli, 60, of Bunker Hill was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding theft in the 500 block of Lynn Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Walnut Street. Sarah A. Burch, 66, of Plainview was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at North 8th Street and Eiler Street in Benld. Michael L. Jarman, 53, of East St. Louis was issued a citation for expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022
An officer was dispatched to West Chestnut Street and Madison Street regarding a traffic crash. Carl J. Thompson, 37, of Carlinville was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding theft in the 500 block of Horizon Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld regarding a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street regarding a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Lincoln Street in Eagarville regarding a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Illinois Street in Benld regarding a wellbeing check.
The School Resource Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Oak Street to retrieve school property.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Mt. Clare Road in Mt. Clare regarding a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to East Elm Street and Clay Street regarding a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin for an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street regarding a mental subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Spruce Street regarding a wellbeing check.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding a civil issue in the 300 block of North 4th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld regarding a wellbeing check of a dog.
An officer was dispatched to East Central Avenue in Benld regarding a four-wheeler on the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld regarding a wellbeing check of a dog.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street regarding an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Jersey Street regarding a suspicious person.
Multiple calls were received for motorist assists due to weather conditions.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street regarding a mental subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street regarding a wellbeing check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central and 8th in Benld. Brian A. Scheller, 61, of Mt. Olive was arrested for driving while his license is suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and disobeying a stop sign.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Broadway Street regarding an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut in Benld regarding a domestic dispute.
An officer was out with a vehicle at 7th Street and Central Avenue in Benld parked in the roadway.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding a civil issue.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022
An officer was out with an abandoned vehicle on Henrietta Street parked in the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street regarding a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street regarding illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street for a well-being check of a dog.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road regarding the misuse of a medical alarm system.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Oak Street regarding a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare regarding medical assistance.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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FELONIES
Christopher L. Black, 43 of Virden, is charged with home invasion/causing injury and two counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer in connection with a January 4 incident.
Casey W. Sobberi, 40 of Wilsonville, is charged with burglary in connection with a January 3 incident.
Eugene Arnold, 62 of Royal Lakes, is charged with aggravated battery/great bodily harm, aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon, and domestic battery/bodily harm in connection with a January 6 incident.
Michael A. Upton, 34 of Palmyra, is charged with twelve counts of child pornography and possession of methamphetamine (5 grams) in connection with multiple dates in 2025.
Bryer D. Greff, 31 of Virden, is charged with aggravated battery/public place, resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee, and two counts of disorderly conduct in connection with a January 7 incident.
Shayne W. Dugger, 26 of Palmyra, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a September 28 incident.
Sarah L. Winston, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a November 4 incident.
TRAFFIC
Austin D. Courier, 30 of Vriden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a December 30 incident.
Courtney N. Lomelino, 23 of Virden, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a December 25 incident.
William R. Dyer, 55 of Carlinville, is charged with leaving the scene, driver failing to give notice of a crash, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper traffic lane usage, seat belt required/driver, and failure to reduce speed in connection with a January 4 incident.
Billy R. Austin, 44 of Modesto, is charged with expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and being unlicensed in connection with a January 4 incident.
Richard W. Wallis, 63 of Nilwood, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 5 incident.
Stephanie E. Jennings, 34 of Girard, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a January 6 incident.
Bruce A. Day, 60 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 5 incident.
Clayton R. Sampson, 19 of Palmyra, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 6 incident.
Dakota R. Lavely, 20 of Troy, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 5 incident.
Wayne E. Mitchell, 46 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a December 30 incident.
Monty M. Gardner, 55 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 2 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Catherine Harrison versus David Breen
- Margaret Putman versus Justin S. Putman
- Taunia R. Moore versus Blake A. Moore
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Wade Logan Yates of Brighton and Anna Catherine Marcy of Riverton.
- Douglas Guennewig and Buffy Riddens, both of Staunton.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Charles Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to South Hard Road in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighbor trouble.
Jiles R. Lyons, 36 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of another’s credit/debit card.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Osie Street and Handy Street in reference to a security check.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Burton Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a neighborhood dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Walnut Street in reference to suspicious activity.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a burglary.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie. Debra A. Brooks, 65 of Carlinville, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Street in reference to ordinance issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Osie Street. Kylee P. Cothern, 18 of Benld, was issued a citation for expired registration and operating uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a hit and run traffic crash.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie. Tiana F. McFarland, 28 of Staunton, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie. Debra A. Brooks, 65 of Carlinville, was issued a citation for speeding.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026
The School Resource Officer was dispatched to the High School office in reference to a fight.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Street in East Gillespie. Darlene Karns, 70 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 7th Street and Pine Street in Benld. Dylan S. Richards, 32 of Staunton, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to criminal damage.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Montgomery Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 500 block of South Jersey Street.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 200 block of West Maple Street.
The School Resource Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Frey Street in reference to criminal damage.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Racheal A. Aleshire, 47 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for driving while her license was revoked.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Amber R. Brackett, 31 of Gillespie, was issued citations for suspended registration and for no insurance.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an intoxicated pedestrian.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Virginia Street in East Gillespie in reference to stalking.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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FELONIES
Micah J. Ramsey, 39 of Carlinville, is charged with aiding/abetting/selling a stolen vehicle and driving on a revoked license in connection with a December 27 incident.
Shawn M. McBride, 38 of Staunton, is charged with obstructing justice/destroying evidence in connection with a December 18 incident.
Riley G. Rhodes, 18 of Carlinville, is charged with possession/displaying an altered ID card in connection with a December 18 incident.
Shane S. Bell, 35 of Girard, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a November 6 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Ted. E. Hanner, 50 of Bunker Hill, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a December 3 incident.
Brittany M. Lyons, 35 of Benld, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a December 19 incident.
Betty J. Jamieson, 75 of Carlinville, is charged with violating the animal control act in connection with a December 29 incident.
James J. Denby, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a December 8 incident.
Tricia J. Pfeiler, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/cause bodily harm and cruelty to animals in connection with a January 1 incident.
Rodney J. Rosentreter, 60 of Gillespie, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) and resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a January 1 incident.
TRAFFIC
Rustin L. Reed, 19 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a December 27 incident.
Passion M. Kinzey, 33 of Chicago, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a December 27 incident.
Ella R. Robinson, 20 of Bonne Terre, MO, is charged with speeding 35 mph over the limit in connection with a December 30 incident.
Julie B. Kruse, 55 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a December 18 incident.
Gregory A. Knezic, 60 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper use of registration/title in connection with a December 23 incident.
Dixie L. Moffitt, 73 of Worden, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a December 22 incident.
Dakota L. Schoondyke, 28 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a December 26 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Debra E. Seago versus Carl L. Seago Jr.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- David L. Ehlers and Shirley Marie Lee Haines, both of Bunker Hill.
- Steven D. Clattenburg and Billie Jo Croll, both of Virden.
- Robert J. Halpin and Chelsea L. Kirkover, both of Gillespie.
