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Gillespie Police Report June 30-July 6, 2024

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024

Danielle M. Marinacci, 39 of Sorento, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for methamphetamine delivery.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a fireworks complaint.

An officer was dispatched to Second Street in reference to a fireworks complaint.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Dorsey Road and 1st Street in Mt. Clare. Bryant J. Tilley, 18 of Granite City, was issued a citation for speeding.

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

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.  Tyler J. Kissell, 35 of Mt. Clare, was arrested on two warrants one out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on possession of control substance, the second warrant was out of Granite City for failure to appear for driving under the influence of alcohol.

An officer was requested by Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department for assistance with an unruly subject in the 100 block of Short Street in Wilsonville.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. Besnik Bexheti, 41 of Jerseyville, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Pine Street and 5th Street in Benld. Troy J. Camerer, 51 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for no valid registration.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henry Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was out at 6th Street and Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of Madison Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to Lynn Street in reference to a fireworks complaint.

TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to theft.

An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to West Walnut Street in reference to an abandoned vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a civil issue.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to property in the 400 block of Broadway Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Walnut Street in reference to an alarm sounding.

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

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Gary R. Priddle, 46 of Benld, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a civil issue.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer initiated at traffic stop at South Street and Macoupin Street. Johnelle B. Crawford, 52 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Madison Street in reference to an ordinance violation. Kelly E. Lyons, 58 of Gillespie, was issued citations for abandonment of vehicles and accumulation prohibited.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to threats and disorderly conduct.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and South Street in reference to reckless driving.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Park Avenue in East Gillespie. Douglas R. Heyen, 45 of Litchfield, was issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and expired registration.

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

An officer was dispatched to Elm Street and Adams Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer was dispatched to South Main and 2nd Street in Benld in reference to neighborhood trouble.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Wilson Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of Madison Street.

An officer was dispatched to Springfield Road and Elm Street in reference to a well-being check.

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a child custody dispute.

An officer was dispatched to North Main in Benld in reference to a fireworks call.

An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Fulton Street in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a fireworks call.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a 911 call.

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

An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Macoupin Street in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to Chestnut Street and Jersey Street in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to Dianna Drive and Biddle Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

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An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a motorist assist.

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

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

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Street in reference to property damage.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin in reference to a well-being check.

FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Walnut Street and Second Street for suspicious persons.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street. Dylan J. Arview, 25 of Litchfield, was arrested for driving while license was suspended, driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to fireworks.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to fireworks.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a 911 call.

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

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Hickory Street in Benld. Michael S. Dooley, 41 of Staunton, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

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

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 100 block of North 6th Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to Clinton Street in reference to illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched throughout the town of Gillespie and Benld for multiple fireworks calls.

An officer was dispatched to the Village of Eagarville in reference to a 911 call.

An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 700 block of Gillespie Street. Timothy D. Conlee, 29 of Gillespie, was arrested for factious registration, driving while license was suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding, and reckless driving.  Rodjai A. Waugh, 20 of Carlinville, was arrested and turned over to Litchfield Police Department on charges of retail theft in Montgomery County.

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

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

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 4th Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street for a suspicious person.

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Gillespie Police Report November 16– November 22 2025

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025

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

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street.  Keith S. Statler, 61 of Hillsboro, was arrested for driving while license was revoked.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Olive Street in reference to an animal complaint.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025

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

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

David L. Clark, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on a driving while under the influence of alcohol.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to child endangerment.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Charles Street in reference to theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspended driver.

An officer was dispatched to Route 4 coming into Benld in reference to reckless driving.

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to an assault.

The School Resource Officer met with a mother and son at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 2nd Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was out in the 15000 block of Oak Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer was out in the 10300 block of Stump Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Hard Road in Benld. Michael S. Pirok, 45 of Staunton, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.

An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a traffic issue in the West Elm Street area.

An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of S 7th Street in Benld.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025

An officer was dispatched to Spruce Street and Shelby Street in reference a traffic crash.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Clark Street. Willian T. Overturf, 39 of Benld, was arrested for driving with a revoked driver’s license.

An officer was dispatched to South Illinois Street and West Oak Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.

An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a scam alert in the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a theft in the 200 block of Penny Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to suspicious activity.

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

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An officer was dispatched to Welfare Park in reference to suspicious activity.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 200 block of North Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a medical call.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025

An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Baker Street in reference to a hit and run traffic crash.

An officer initiated a traffic stop on Springfield Road and Virginia Street. Keona D. Roos, 22 of Gillespie, was issued citations for driving while license were suspended, improper use of evidence of registration, no registration, and operatingan uninsured vehicle.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Michael E. Allen, 31 of Gillespie, was arrested for operating an uninsured vehicle and an open container of alcohol.

An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone in the 500 block of West Virginia.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central in Benld in reference to disorderly conduct.

Larry E. Conlee, 42 of Mt. Clare, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for methamphetamine.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Southern Street in reference to suspicious activity.

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An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to the Sex Offender registry.

An officer was dispatched to the end of the Gillespie Bike Trail for a report of a fire.

An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 400 block of Charles Street.

An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Staunton Rd in Mt. Clare. Melissa A. Rushing, 57 of Benld, was issued a citation for failing to move over for an emergency vehicle on a stop, and operating an uninsured vehicle.  Barry L. Rhodes, 58 of Benld, was issued a citation for no seat belt.

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Gillespie Police Report November 9– November 15 2025

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Hard Road in Benld. Steven W. Laurent, 34 of Gillespie, was issued citations for operating uninsured vehicle, operation of a vehicle with expired registration, and disobeying a traffic control device.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of 8th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 7th Street in Benld. Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Benld, was issued citations for expired registration, operating uninsured vehicle, and driving while license was suspended.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

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

An officer was out at 5th Street and Locust Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Biddle Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

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

An officer was dispatched to North Macoupin Street and East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Spruce Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 of West Charles Street in reference to a 911 call.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to fraud.

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Brandy L. Rose, 38 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Ash Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Adams Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025

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

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to North 4th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025

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

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a neighbor dispute.

An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 400 block of East Walnut Street.

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to reckless driving from North Hard Road in Benld to Staunton Road in Gillespie.

An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal issue.

An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a fraud issue.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a traffic crash and criminal damage to property.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash. Gary A. Parker, 46 of Gillespie, was issued citations for reckless driving and battery, Kelly M. Lyons, 37 of Benld, was issued citations for reckless driving, battery, and criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a medical assist.

An officer spoke with a male at a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to harassment through electronic device.

An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to suspicious activity.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025

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

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

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint. Marty R. Hogsed, 32 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Hard Road and Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare. Aiden A. Knodel, 18 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to disorderly conduct.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to assist another agency. Joshua K. Hoban, 32 of Gillespie, was detained for Carlinville Police Department for possible charges.

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An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a missing person in the 200 block of North Trolley Street in Benld.

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

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

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Gillespie Police Report November 2 – November 8, 2025

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025

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

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

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a 911 call.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 2300 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to an animal call.

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

An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Benld. Mandy V. Aldridge, 44 of Benld, was issued a citation for driving a vehicle with suspended registration.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Kentucky Street and Central Avenue in Benld. Stormee M. Lyons, 32 of Benld, was issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle while using an electronic device.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Lincoln Street and Edgar Street in Eagarville. Tony L. Law, 58 of Benld, was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle, no valid driver’s license, and expired registration.

An Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

An officer was out with a vehicle in the 300 block of East Central in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was out with a subject in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.

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

An officer spoke with a juvenile at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a dispute in the 500 block of West Baker Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Broadway Street. Seth E. Bruhn, 45 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with expired registration.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a domestic battery in the 400 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld. Devon W. Pulley, 18 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint. Kussandra D. Hildebrand, 30 of Benld, was issued a citation for a dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Shelby Street in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Crystal D. Bryant, 37 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to Calcari Street in East Gillespie in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to criminal trespass.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to criminal trespass. Melissa J. Hughes, 50 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for theft, and she was also issued a citation for criminal trespass.

An officer dispatched to Cedar Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to Frey Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer was dispatched to Henry Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Alec T. Laughlin, 20 of Livingston, was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and suspended registration.

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

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

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025

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

An officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of South Second Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to take a report of fraud in the 600 block of West Oak Street.

An officer was out in the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Montgomery Street in reference an animal complaint.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Henrietta Street. Jackeline K. Hernandez-Montufar, 24 of Beardstown, was issued citations for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Trolley Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle in their driveway.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Pine in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to Route 138 by Benld Cemetery in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.

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

An officer was dispatched to Osie Street and Madison Street in reference to juvenile issues.

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

An officer was out on 5th Street and Locust Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer was out on the 200 block of West Locust Street in Benld in reference to a security check.

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