Community News
Gillespie Police Report: March 19-25, 2023
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 500 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Edwards Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Short Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Madison Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 2nd Street in Benld in reference to harassment and a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to land.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 2nd Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Oak Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to North 5th Street in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to illegal burning.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to found items.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 2nd Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Dorsey Road and 2nd Street in Mt. Clare. A 17-year-old male from Wilsonville was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Spruce Street to speak with a male in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 2nd Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle at a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023
An officer met with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a found item at Spruce Street and Jersey Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henry Street in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to a burglary.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a possible mental issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a father and daughter in reference to damage done to a vehicle at Elm Street and Western Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a vehicle on fire.
An officer was out in the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld. Joshua N. Danis, 37, of Benld was issued a citation for battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Rice Street and Walnut Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a civil standby.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin to assist another agency in looking for a suspicious subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a domestic dispute in the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an incident that took place a Gillespie High School.
An officer was dispatched to Montana Street in reference to an abandoned vehicle.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment in the 700 block of East Walnut Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 400 block of LJ Avenue.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was out on Clinton Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8th Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to a security check.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Dylan J. Arview, 23, of Litchfield was arrested for driving under the influence and speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of Madison Street in reference to criminal damage.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to a criminal sexual assault report.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a mental subject.
Aaron J. Bennett, 23, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for burglary/theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to an individual burning.
An officer was out in the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Kelly P. Stamm, 58, of Alton was issued a citation for speeding.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2024
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Jaylen M. Ronald, 22 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Shelby Street in reference to animal neglect.
Walter L. Vester, 30 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a home security check.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to telephone harassment.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an unwanted solicitor.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Easton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was speaking with a female in the 200 block of North Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to the 15000 block of Western Drive at Gillespie Lake in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a subject at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft in the 200 block of Park Avenue.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to spam callers.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie bike trail in reference to a suspicious person on a motorized bike.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of Maple Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to property. Joseph F. Frew, 49 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for littering prohibited.
An officer was dispatched to the 111 South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil stand by.
An officer was dispatched to the 10000 Friese Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was out in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare with a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a 911 call.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Juan A. Cortez, 40 of Danville, was arrested on multiple warrants. Cortez had warrants out of Collinsville for possession of methamphetamine, Sangamon County for failure to appear for drugs, and Coles County for failure to appear for traffic.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference o a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer met with a female at Gillespie Police Department to collect an item that she found.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Heritage Health in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to South 4th Street and East Spruce Street in Benld in reference to recovered stolen property.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Jersey Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a hit and run traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Oregon Street in reference to found property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious female in a vehicle. Kourtney K. Claro, 33 of Benld, was issued citation for no valid driver’s license.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding,
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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FELONIES
Kyle W. Bennett, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with a felon failure to return from furlough in connection with a November 8 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Dewey E. Morgan, 66 of Carlinville, is charged with retail theft (<$300) in connection with an August 29 incident.
Elizabeth A. Marfell, 35 of Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 8 incident.
Dorothy J. Anderson, 40 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to residence and resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a November 27 incident.
TRAFFIC
Matthew D. Knick, 20 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 7 incident.
Jennifer L. Arnotti, 34 of Staunton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a November 11 incident.
Kelan J. Stevenson, 27 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a November 17 incident.
Ernest L. Stevenson, 21 of Benld, is charged with improper use registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 16 incident.
Joshua T. Koniak, 43 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 16 incident.
Casey R. Ness, 48 of Greenville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 18 incident.
Gary R. Priddle, 46 of Benld, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 19 incident.
Travis J. Bramley, 42 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 19 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Matthew Diamond versus Stephanie Diamond
- Marilyn K. Loveless versus Jerel D. Loveless Sr.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Timothy H. Johnson and Jennifer Kay Woolsey, both of Staunton
- Daniel Allen Balai of Bunker Hill and Chloe Renee Yinger of Alton
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FELONIES
Rex J. White, 49 of Mount Olive, is charged with aggravated fleeing police (21 mph over), reckless driving, improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, operating a motor vehicle with registration/suspended , and driving 1-10 mph above the limit in connection with a November 15 incident.
Britteny D M Herr, 30 of Brighton, is charged with violation of an order with a prior violation in connection with a November 17 incident.
Christopher L. Black, 42 of Virden, is charged with aiding/abetting/selling a stolen vehicle and driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 17 incident.
Jesse D. Cimino, 42 of Troy, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a September 1 incident.
Jennifer R. Haneline, 39 of Godfrey, is charged with burglary and theft/authorized control (>500<10k) in connection with an August 6 incident.
Simone R. Para, 51 of Girard, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence of drugs in connection with an October 13 incident.
Crystal D. Hoffman, 45 of Staunton, is charged with obstruction of justice/destroying evidence and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a November 11 incident.
Andrew P. Hansen, 47 of Carlinville, is charged with received/possession/selling stolen vehicle and possession of meth (<5 grams) in connection with a November 20 incident.
Justin C. Grider, 42 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault/operating a motor vehicle in connection with a November 21 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Jacqueline B. Jessen, 42 of Girard, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.
Perry L. Lair, 62 of Virden, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.
Kara E. Estes, 37 of Girard, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.
Melissa R. Robinson, 36 of Farmersville, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.
Kenneth J. Barker, 38 of Litchfield, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a November 19 incident.
Julio Isaias Pedro Felipe, 36 of Springfield, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.
TRAFFIC
Amanda J. Eberwein, 27 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 12 incident.
Katherine F. Fugitt, 33 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 15 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Michael C. Cummings versus Tracy L. Cummings
