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Gillespie Police Report: May 7-13, 2023
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to an ordinance issues no burning on Sundays. Matthew C. Stull, 28, of Bunker Hill was issued a citation for burning after hours.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Avenue in East Gillespie. Joseph W. Homan, 28 of Gillespie was issued citations for speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operation of vehicle when registration was suspended, and driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to a neighbor complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a mental subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Frey Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to telephone harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the Benld Bike Trail in reference to an intoxicated subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a vehicle blocking an alleyway.
An officer spoke to a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to North Main and East Walnut in Benld in reference to a tree being down across the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
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 the 600 block of Edwards Street in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Street in reference to an animal complaint.
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
An officer initiated a traffic stop at East Maple Street and Fulton Street. Amanda L. Vernon, 41, of Benld was arrested for driving while license were suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper use of evidence of registration or certificate of title.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Fulton Street and East Maple Street. Dustin M. Thompson, 29, of Benld was arrested for driving while license is suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Shelby Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 4th Street in Benld. Shaun M. McCaw, 33, of Gillespie was issued a citation for operation of expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Oak Street in Benld. Susan L. Pirok, 64 of Worden, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was out in the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Oak Street in Benld. Roberto Rodriguez, 25, of Chicago was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to Route 16 and Litchfield Road for a juvenile walking on the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Illinois Street in Benld. Jon P. Linnertz, 46, of Red Bud was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with no registration.
An officer was dispatched to Route 138 and Maple Street by Benld Cemetery in reference to a car/deer traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Osie Street in reference to a domestic dispute and civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a vehicle parked in the middle of the road.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker in reference to a suspicious vehicle parked in the alley.
An officer was dispatched to the Railroad Tracks at Park Street in Benld in reference to juveniles throwing objects.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespassing.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023
An officer made contact with Kathryn J. Ayers, 51, of Gillespie in reference to a parole violation.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Green Street and Osie Street. Randy L. Baldwin, 33, of Benld was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a suicidal subject.
Alicia N. Tamosaitis, 26, of Benld was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear on criminal damage.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Spruce Street and Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person. Miguel A. Agosto, 19, of Mt. Olive was arrested for aggravated assault, obstructing identification, and resisting a peace officer.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Kimberlee A. Gillespie, 33, of Benld was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. David A. Pace, 67, of Shipman was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighbor dispute in the 400 block of Broadway Street.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Katilyn D. Craig (Adams), 27, of Benld was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Ashley N. Page, 35, of Mt. Olive was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Main Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute. Cody A. Barksdale, 26 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery and Andrea J. Richardson, 18 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.
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 the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to harassment.
An officer met with a male at Gillespie Police Department that brought in an item he found and later recovered by the registered owner
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to her son missing. He was later found and returned home.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to theft. Amanda T. Patterson, 39, of Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.
Officers were dispatched to Gillespie High School for a report of multiple juveniles on the front lawn of the school.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to LJ Avenue and West Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Avenue in East Gillespie. Pamela S. Qualls, 60, of Carlinville was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Green Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to reckless driving at South Street and Green Street.
An officer was out in the 1400 block of Madison Street assisting an alderman with an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a missing person. The female returned home
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an ongoing neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a dog at large. Cassie N. Montine, 22, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld for a medical assist.
An officer during normal patrol found an open door on a residence in the 800 block of Fillmore Street.
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street in reference to a domestic dispute. Karena A. Haller, 37, of Carlinville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on driving while license is suspended. Keyshawn K. Bush, 38, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear of an address change.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Street in reference to a noise complaint. Lavonne M. Berry, 50, of Gillespie was issued a citation for noisy animals.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Abba in reference to a dog at large. Jason A Schalk, 39, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to Shelby Street and Pine Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to 100 block of Frey Street in reference to wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie City Cemetery in reference to a male subject carrying a BB gun.
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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
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