SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Second Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was out at Chestnut Street and Shelby Street in reference to a suspicious person on a bicycle.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to phone harassment.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Joseph B. Boente, 71, of Gillespie was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Destiny M. Crider, 36, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
Gillespie Police Department assisted Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department in arresting Christian M. Grimes, 25, of Benld for failure to comply with probation.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a noise complaint in the 100 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Frey Street in reference to a found item.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Second Street in reference to a violation of protection.
An officer was dispatched to Elm Street and Frey Street in reference to suspicious persons.
A male called into Gillespie Police Department in reference to a dog complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Walnut Street. Betty L. Slone-Steward, 68, of Gillespie was issued a citation for disregarding a stop sign.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Jersey Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a domestic dispute and juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to land.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a child calling 911 playing with the phone.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was out at East Elm Street and Adams Street for a motorist assist.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a scam phone call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Madison Street in reference to harassment and suicidal threats.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a theft of a motor vehicle. The vehicle was later located.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue at the Gillespie Middle School.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a dog-on-dog bite that took place in the 400 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to criminal damage in the 900 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to an order of protection and to keep the peace in the 700 block of South Second Street.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Easton Street in reference to an issue with the construction crew.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of South Madison Street.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 8th Street and Locust Street in Benld. Deanna M. Graham, 44, of Hartford was arrested for a warrant out of Alton for child neglect. She was also issued citations for speeding and disregarding a stop sign.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department about found property and was able to return it to the correct owner.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a report of a reckless driver.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a custody issue.
An officer was notified of reckless driving in the 300 block of Kelly Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Walnut Street. A 16-year-old juvenile from Litchfield was given a written warning for improper U-turn.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a Benld ordinance issue.
The School Resource Officer out on Frey Street and Broadway Street with a juvenile that left the school. The child was released to her parent in the 300 block of East Oak Street
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a hit-and-run traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic battery. Julia C. Cuvar, 24, of Granite City was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Madison Street in reference to criminal damage and a juvenile shooting a BB gun in city limits.
Edgar A. Schubert, 62, of Sawyerville was arrested for driving while license was suspended, suspended or revoked registration, improper use of registration, and illegal transportation of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Richard Street in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was out with a suspicious subject around a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street.
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