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Gillespie Police Report March 23 – March 29, 2025
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By
Averi G
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Avenue in Mt. Clare in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of North Frey Street in reference to a suspicious subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at West Central and 2nd Street in Benld. Nicholas J. Taylor, 27 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while driver’s license was revoked.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Elm Street in reference to a well-being check.
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025
Nicholas O. Landolt, 37 of Gillespie, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrants for dangerous drugs/possession of methamphetamine and he was also issued a citation for resisting a peace officer.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
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 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious person.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
Melissa J. Hughes, 50 of Benld, was arrested on warrants out of Montgomery County for theft/switch price/fuel and Wood River for possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Spruce Street. Michelle A. Meyers, 49 of Staunton, was issued citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Biddle Street in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of 8th Street in Benld in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Route 138 by Benld City Cemetery in reference to an injured animal.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street. Robert M. Keefer, 37 of Benld, was arrested for driving while license were suspended and resisting arrest.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Street and Handy Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory in Benld in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to High Street and Baker Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Charles Street and Staunton Road. William L. Claro, 40 of Wilsonville, was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to possible theft.
An officer was speaking with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue at the Gillespie High School.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie middle school in references to a smoke alarm sounding; it was later canceled as a false alarm.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to property at East Oak and North Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Fillmore Street in reference to suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was out in the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to East Burton Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central 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 400 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a 911 call.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025
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 200 block of South Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue in the 600 block of West Burton Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 1st Street and Oak Street in Benld. David R. Maier 61 of Carlinville, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and a citation for driving while license was revoked.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
Brian E. Holmes, 26 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer during normal patrol was out with a suspicious vehicle at Big Brick Park.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to Trolley Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in to speak with a female in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to Park Street and Walnut Street in Benld in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Kourtney K. Claro, 33 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Spring Street in reference to a suspicious person.
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 200 block of Broadway Street reference battery and criminal trespass to property. A 17-year-old male from Gillespie was issued a citation for battery.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Austin M. Reese, 27 of Carlinville, was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to LJ Avenue in Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Gillespie Police Report April 6 – April 12, 2025
Published
2 weeks agoon
April 13, 2025By
Averi G
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Second Street in Benld. Valerie A. Reed, 30 of Troy, was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and no seat belt.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a fire call assist.
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025
An officer was paged to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a missing person in the 100 block of Madison Street.
An officer was dispatched to Henry Street and Clinton Street in reference to a report of smoke in the area.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a residential burglary and criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Green Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Second Street in reference to reckless driving and harassment.
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 Commercial Road in Benld in reference to 911 calls.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to harassment. Joseph M. Yanczer, 35 of Jefferson City, Missouri, was arrested on a warrant out of Missouri on a parole violation.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Adams Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a domestic. Richard M. Kroll, 55 of Eagarville, was arrested for domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
The school resource officer was dispatched to Gillespie Ben-Gil Elementary School for a 911 call for medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Olive Street in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Jersey Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint. Karen S. Smith, 72 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025
Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 58 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on resisting a peace officer.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Abba Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a fire call assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a civil standby.
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 North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025
An officer was dispatched to 7th Street and Locust Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash. Wesley A. Floyd, 68 of Benld, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and operating an uninsured vehicle.
Brandy L. Rose, 38 of Gillespie, was arrested on multiple warrants out of Macoupin County, Montgomery County, and McLean County for theft, driving while license was suspended, theft/stolen property, and theft. She was also issued citations for driving while license was suspended and resisting a peace officer.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Street and Fillmore Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Charles Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm call.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Green Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm in reference to an animal complaint
Cory D. Norton, 32 of Columbus, NC, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear on driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Street and Fillmore Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Fry Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was out in the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a city ordinance issue for illegal burning.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighbor trouble in the 700 block of Adams Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 900 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Frey Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to cyberstalking.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Short Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint. Donald E. Ruyle, 52 of Benld, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was out with a female at 4th Street and Oak Street in Benld in reference to an illegal drug investigation.
An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to an ordinance issue for illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to West Pine Street and Route 4 in reference to juvenile issues.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Gillespie Police Report March 30 – April 5, 2025
Published
3 weeks agoon
April 6, 2025By
Averi G
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Ryan E. Pittman, 23 of Staunton, was given a citation for possession of cannabis. Hanna I. Dubree, 23 of Livingston, was given a citation for possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a battery that took place in the 100 block of North Macoupin.
An officer was out at a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare with a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an order of protection issue.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a civil issue in the 500 block of Cloud Lane.
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Henrietta Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to land.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to theft.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Oak Street and Macoupin Street. William E. Rhodes, 56 of Gillespie, was arrested for expired registration, fleeing or attempting to elude, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, and obstructing justice.
An officer was dispatched to Pine Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
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 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to an ordinance issue illegal burning.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Jersey Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Avenue in Mt. Clare in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was speaking with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a family member seeking medical assistance.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
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 female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Street in East Gillespie. Jeremy M. Signorino, 38 of Plainview, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Morgan V. Holt, 24 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Kentucky in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal damage and criminal trespass to property.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass to state supported property.
Anita S. Northcutt, 48 of Mt. Clare, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on a weapons offense.
An officer was dispatched to North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street in East Gillespie. Angela M. Sparling, 59 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025
The school resource officer cited a 14-year-old male in possession of a vape at the Gillespie Middle School.
An officer was dispatched to Spruce Street and Second Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to Short Street in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Charles Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Easton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Hard Road and West Walnut in Benld. Kevin R. Stangle, 50 of Gillespie, was arrested for operating uninsured vehicle, expired registration, driving under the influence of alcohol, and improper lane usage.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to theft.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a dog bite in the 400 block of West Chestnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to Second Street and Easton Street reference a traffic crash. Rickey D. Bell, 64 of Gillespie, was issued citations for driving while driver’s license was revoked and operating uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Eagarville Road in Eagarville in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Charles Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Frey Street and Broadway Street in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Madison Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighborhood issue in the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Kentucky Street in Benld. Camilla D. Cox, 29 of Palmyra, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear of possession of methamphetamine.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street in East Gillespie. Cody E. Custer, 29 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to an alarm call.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Gillespie Police Report March 16 – March 22, 2025
Published
1 month agoon
March 23, 2025By
Averi G
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Plum Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Christian T. Rieffer, 28 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to Shelby Street and Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Division Street in Mt. Clare. Andrew T. Zenner, 63 of Staunton, was issued a citation for possession of a controlled substance.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. John E. Cooper, 68 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
Ashleigh K. Bethel, 41 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for driving while license were suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to theft of a package.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to suspicious circumstance in the 300 block of East Spruce Street.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Western Avenue in reference to burglary and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to found property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a house check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to unwanted solicitation.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to abandoned vehicles on her property in the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to East Locust and North Main Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Baker Street in reference to a death investigation.
The school resource officer was called to a business in the 800 block of Broadway Street reference a teacher who had confiscated vapes from two students. Jacob L. Swank, 18 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for possession of a vape that tested positive for THC concentrate-marijuana. A 16-year-old male from Gillespie was issued a citation for possession of a vape and tobacco products.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in the parking lot in reference to a civil standby for a child exchange.
An officer was dispatched to Park Avenue and Clinton Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Walnut Street and North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a domestic battery. Devin M. Clark, 34 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street. Chance M Schwab, 21 of Mt. Olive, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, operating uninsured vehicle, and driving under the influence and improper lane usage. Mya R. Stewart, 20 of Wilsonville, was issued citations for resisting/obstructing a peace officer and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in reference to a dog at large. Susan M. Marcacci, 56 of Benld, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Frey Street and Oak Street in reference to reckless driving
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Abba Street in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Madison Street and Walnut Street. Christian D. Rife, 18 of Wilsonville, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Fulton Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was out in the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to property.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.