Police News
Gillespie Police Report March 9 – March 15, 2025
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Fulton Street in reference criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Wilson Street. Victoria J. Trevino, 39 of Carlinville, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to Harding Street and Adams Street in reference to criminal damage to property. Casey N. Fellin, 29 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to threats of violence.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to Western Avenue and Broadway Street in reference to a runaway juvenile.
An officer was dispatched to Harding Avenue and Litchfield Rd in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Oak Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a domestic dispute in the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an alarm call.
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to identity theft and fraud.
Charles W. Robbins, 47 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for escape.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to forgery and counterfeit money.
Ashley E. Davis, 35 of Plainview, was arrested on warrants out of Macoupin County for drugs and Montgomery County for theft.
An officer was dispatched to Park Avenue in reference to a report of a reckless driver.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Main Benld Park in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henrietta Street in reference to the checking of an ankle monitoring system.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Richard Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare reference theft. A 14-year-female from Benld was arrested for retail theft.
An officer attempted to stop a male on a bicycle at North 4th and East Locust in Benld with no lights on, the male fled on foot. Donavon M. Holmes, 24 of Benld, was arrested for resisting or obstructing a peace officer and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
An officer was dispatched to 8th Street and Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud and deception in the 400 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Walnut Street. Lydia G. Graves, 22 of Staunton, was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Francis Street in reference to a medical assist.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Biddle Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of 8th Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to 8th Street and Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street reference a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Clinton Street in reference to road blockage.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
An officer was out in the 100 block of North 6th Street in Benld with a fire call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hardroad and Staunton Road in Mt. Clare. Joshua L. Wilson, 27 of Benld, was issued citations for driving on revoked driver’s license, operating uninsured vehicle, and no registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer during normal patrol noticed a back door open on a vacant home in the 400 block of South 2nd Street in Benld. Officer checked the home and secured it for the night for the homeowner.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a missing person.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Second Street in reference to criminal trespass to a residence.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Baker Street in reference to a motorist assist.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
Jessie J. Waugh, 27 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
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 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a theft.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Abba Street in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Elm Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a 911 call.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Pine Street in reference toa vehicle theft. Joseph L. Schnurr, 63 of Eagarville, was arrested for criminal trespass to state-supported property and motor vehicle theft.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a theft. William T. Overturf, 39 of Benld, was arrested for theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a keep the peace.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Shelby Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Locust Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
The School Resource Officer was dispatched to a juvenile issue that took place at Gillespie High School.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Western Street in reference to a theft.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a 911 call.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a residential burglary and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass. Noel J. Kennon, 47 of Benld, was arrested for criminal trespass to a residence and resisting a peace officer.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to child custody issues.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of 7th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Jammie L. Tomblingson, 45 of Shipman, was issued a citation for driving on a suspended registration.
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 North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Abba Street in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of East Oak Street.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to East Maple Street and North Macoupin Street in reference to reckless driving.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld, blocking traffic.
Officers were dispatched to a fully engulfed structure fire in the 100 block of South Lincoln in Eagarville. Illinois State Fire Marshals were contacted.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Benld in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer made contact with a female in the 100 block of East Oak Street in reference to recovered property.
An officer was dispatched to the 2300 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a civil issue
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a 911 call.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a domestic battery. Ashley A. Esmon, 39 of Staunton, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Calcari Street in East Gillespie. Angel L. Bricker, 22 of East Alton, was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle and driving while registration was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to Spruce Street and Laura Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Zachary A. Johnston, 44 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for driving while license was revoked.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a domestic dispute. Steven O. Smith, 36 of Chicago, was arrested on a warrant out of Chicago on a weapons charge.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to theft and criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a 911 call.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to the removal of a subject.
An officer was dispatched to Circle Drive at Gillespie Lake in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Penny Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to unwanted solicitors.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
An Officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Easton Street. Joseph L. Schnurr, 63 of Eagarville, was arrested for reckless driving, fleeing/eluding a peace officer, squealing tires, failing to obey a stop sign, improper use of registration, and operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a fire alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henry Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Cedar Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henrietta Street in reference to an animal complaint.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Central in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a reckless driver.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with a male on Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a vehicle that was parked on the lot for a few days.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
An officer was dispatched to West Central Street and North Trolley Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street at Gillespie High School in reference to the fire alarm sounding.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
