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Gillespie Police Report November 10 – November 16, 2024
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to a domestic. Levi T. Kroll, 35 of Carlinville, was arrested for aggravated battery to a police officer, aggravated domestic battery, and obstructing a peace officer.
Amanda L. Broderick, 36 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Edwardsville Police Department for forgery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to theft and criminal trespass.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Henrietta Street. Jennifer Arnotti, 34 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 just North of Dollar General in East Gillespie in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm call.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to found property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Shelby Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to South Kentucky and Hickory Street in Benld in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the Ben-Gil Elementary School to assist with a juvenile issue.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a juvenile fight.
An officer was dispatched to Madison Street and Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in Benld City Park after dark, individuals were advised that the park was closed after dark.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a commercial alarm sounding.
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 North 6th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle parked on Eagarville Road in Eagarville.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Madison Street and Southern Street in reference to property damage and a hit and run.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
An officer was speaking with a female in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle at Easton Street and Second Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Easton Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Travis E. Bowling, 41 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and a muffler violation.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Jessie E. Smith, 31 of Staunton, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Western Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Oak Street in reference to a found item.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to Easton Street and Second Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a female in the 1100 block of South Second Street in reference to a missing person who was later found.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street to speak with male in reference to harassment. Terry A. Whitlow, 59 of Gillespie, was cited for disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to South Hard Road and Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Springfield Road and Maple Street in reference to a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn Street reference a 911 call.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to criminal trespass. Timothy D. Conlee, 29 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to South 1st Street and Oak Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious fire.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Earnest L. Stevenson, 21 of Staunton, was issued citations for improper use of evidence of registration, no driver’s license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Adams Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
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.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Hard Road in Benld. Steven W. Laurent, 34 of Gillespie, was issued citations for operating uninsured vehicle, operation of a vehicle with expired registration, and disobeying a traffic control device.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of 8th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 7th Street in Benld. Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Benld, was issued citations for expired registration, operating uninsured vehicle, and driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was out at 5th Street and Locust Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Biddle Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to North Macoupin Street and East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Spruce Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 of West Charles Street in reference to a 911 call.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to fraud.
Brandy L. Rose, 38 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Ash Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Adams Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to North 4th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a structure fire.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 400 block of East Walnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to reckless driving from North Hard Road in Benld to Staunton Road in Gillespie.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal issue.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a fraud issue.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a traffic crash and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash. Gary A. Parker, 46 of Gillespie, was issued citations for reckless driving and battery, Kelly M. Lyons, 37 of Benld, was issued citations for reckless driving, battery, and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a male at a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to harassment through electronic device.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint. Marty R. Hogsed, 32 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Hard Road and Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare. Aiden A. Knodel, 18 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to assist another agency. Joshua K. Hoban, 32 of Gillespie, was detained for Carlinville Police Department for possible charges.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a missing person in the 200 block of North Trolley Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to suspicious activity.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
