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Gillespie Police Report: July 2-8, 2023
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of Madison Street in reference to criminal trespass.
Nicolas J. O’Connell, 41, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for stalking.
An officer was dispatched to Easton Street and Staunton Road in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.
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 Eagarville substation in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Street in Benld in reference to a theft. Kathryn J. Ayers, 51, of Gillespie was arrested for theft and was given a criminal trespass warning from the business.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by electronic device.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to a mental subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Plum Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Mitzi Woodson, 52, of Benld was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a child exchange.
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Commercial Court to take a report of a traffic crash that took place in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to 260 North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a neighborhood dispute.
An officer was dispatched to East Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road South by the nursing home for a suspicious person walking in the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut in Benld in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Osie Street. Kiersten D. Reeves, 32, of Gillespie was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Linda S. Morgan, 68, of Benld was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Francis Street. Megan L. Hanson, 40, of Mt. Olive was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Jennifer M. Bushue, 39, of Carlinville was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Brittini M. Powers, 30, of Springfield was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to do extra patrol in the 500 block of Gillespie Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Staunton Road in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School football field in reference to juveniles on the track.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Abba Street in reference to a dog running at large. Cheyenne E. Roos, 18, of Girard was issued a citation for dog at large
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute. Donald C. Holeman, 53, of Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Eagarville Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Park Avenue in reference to an aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Second Street in reference to an ordinance issue. Kenneth E. Hannah, 44, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Fillmore Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Plum Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was out with two subjects at Big Brick Park after dark and advised them the park was closed after dark.
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute and criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with juveniles and their parents.
Keshawn K. Bush, 38, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on contempt of court.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt.Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Burton Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Walnut Street and Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a fight. Marisa M. Stoop, 21, of Staunton was arrested for aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to a residence. Kevin L. Farley, 38, of Lincoln was arrested for criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass to land. Larry J. Kelly, 36, of Wilsonville was arrested for criminal trespass to land.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street. Jason A. Keffer, 46, of Gillespie was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense and he was issued a citation for driving while license was suspended.
Amber N. Jones, 34, of Mt. Olive was arrested on a Madison County warrant for resisting arrest.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Henrietta and Staunton Road. Asa M. Proctor, 46 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license revoked.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a dog at large. Nathan S. Thornhill, 38 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
Edgar Olivero, 22 of Gillespie, was arrested on a warrant out of Granite City for failure to appear on illegal possession of ammunition.
Kyle J. Lancaster, 34 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine. He was also given citations for possession of a firearm with a revoked FOID and for possession of ammunition with a revoked FOID.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Westwood Street in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Pine Tree Lane in Eagarville in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Wilson Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Green Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
The school resource officer was called to the Gillespie Middle School in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a battery.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Pine Street and Macoupin Street. Brian L. Musgrove, 48 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to Western Avenue in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a battery and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a stolen vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues at Gillespie High School.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to Circle Drive at Gillespie Lake in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in Benld in reference to disorderly contact.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a stolen vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak Street in reference to a traffic crash.
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 South Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to child custody issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer spoke to a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighborhood trouble in the 100 block of Green Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to Frey Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Osie Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dona Road in Eagarville in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Jersey in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Dona Road in Eagarville.
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a missing child.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henry Street in East Gillespie in reference to a golf cart on fire.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a juvenile issue. A 12-year-old male from Gillespie was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer responded with the school resource officer to a medical call at the Gillespie High School track.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was out with a suspicious person on East Maple Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to West Walnut Street and Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to 4th Street and Oak Street in Benld in reference to theft and possession of stolen property.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass and criminal damage to property on Fries Lane at Gillespie Lake.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to disorderly conduct.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 7500 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare. Kyrstyn J. Kordish, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Brennden D. Cobine, 21 of Gillespie, was issued citations for possession of paraphernalia and possession of alcoholic liquor.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Charles Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central in Benld in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a theft.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property, criminal trespass to residence, and theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an assault.
Anita S. Northcutt, 49 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for unlawful use of possession of weapons by a felon.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Green Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Hard Road in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at East Elm and Springfield Road in East Gillespie. Nathaniel D. Ward, 33 of Sawyerville, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal transportation of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cody A. Barksdale, 28 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Second Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
William T. Overturf, 38 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for criminal trespass to a vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was asked to check out a suspicious vehicle that was parked in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare.
An officer was dispatched to Spruce Street and Second Street in reference to vehicles blocking the intersection.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Robert M. Keffer, 37 of Benld, was arrested on an Edwardsville warrant for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue on South 5th Street in Benld.
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a dog at large. Ryan K. Horn, 42 of Benld, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer spoke with a male subject at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block to speak with a male in reference to a report of reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Caleb D. Fraley, 19 of Jerseyville, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Cedar Street in reference to a medical 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to East Locust and North 4th Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richard Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Benld City Park in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 200 block of West Walnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Shelby Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie City Cemetery in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cynthia E. Randle, 64 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Montgomery Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Green Street in reference to a neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a fight. Kelly M. Lyons, 36 of Benld, was arrested for battery.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
