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Gillespie Police Report: July 23-29, 2023
SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Park on Berry Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
Stephanie N. Wallace, 18, of Youngtown, AZ, was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute and criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 138 in reference to in Mt. Clare a male riding a bike in the highway with no lights. The male was given a warning that he has to have lights on his bicycle when riding in the dark.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Henry Street in East Gillespie. Brandon D. Bracher, 30, of Benld was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Blevins in Benld to check on suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Neil J. McKinney, 31, of Gillespie was issued a citation for driving while license is suspended.
MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to theft and criminal trespass in the timber behind Benld City Cemetery.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud.
Kenneth E. Hannah, 44, of Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for meth delivery.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Madison Street in reference to an abandoned vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of a court order.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street for the well-being check of an animal.
An officer spoke with an Alderman in reference to an ordinance issue on Spring Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Hannah M. Davidson, 28, of Staunton was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Seth A. Ring, 25, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic battery. Siera A. Smyser, 27, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery and Jaykob D. Lewis, 28, of Benld was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to stalking.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to theft and criminal damage to state-supported property.
Jakota M. Emery, 35, of Wilsonville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to harassment by an electronic device.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street. A 17-year-old male from Benld was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Morgan R. Campbell, 24, of Benld was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 1st Street in Benld. Alexis S. McCallister, 23, of Staunton was issued a citation for driving a vehicle with a suspended registration.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to found property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a child custody exchange.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Pine Street and Macoupin Street. Jeffrey A. Brown, 47, of Granite City was issued citations for driving a vehicle with suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to fraud.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Clark Street. Justin C. Dyer, 37, Gillespie was arrested for driving while his license is revoked.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check, criminal damage trespass to property, and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to criminal damage to property.
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to criminal trespass.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 35, of Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on retail theft/larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Rt.4 in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of Madison Street in reference to open doors. The officer made contact with the owner and he will take care of it.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Rotary in reference to a 911 open line call.
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to theft and criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a male at 200 North Lincoln in Eagarville wanting to report his vehicle stolen. He later called back stating the vehicle had been returned.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Abba Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a medical assist.
An officer took a report of a dog bite in the 100 block of Richards Street.
An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street and Henrietta Street in reference to a theft.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a traffic crash at Springfield Road and Route 16.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023
An officer was out with a group of individuals in front of a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street. James D. Gipson, 24, of Mt. Olive was issued a citation for public intoxication.
An officer was out in the 100 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property. Mary K. Hughes, 71, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespass.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 300 block of West Easton Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henry Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie mental issue.
An officer was dispatched to Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Broadway Street and Tower Road in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Route 138 in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to well-being check on animals.
An officer was out in the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to juveniles shooting off fireworks.
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.
