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Gillespie Police Report: November 27-December 3, 2022

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2022

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an alarm sounding.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to North 2nd Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Judy G. Hutchins, 58, of Mt. Olive was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a well-being check.

An officer initiated a traffic stop on South Hard Road and Oak Street in Benld.  Dotty A. Blank, 49, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Hard Road in Benld.  Andrew D. Kuehn, 42, of Carlinville was issued a citation for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a civil issue.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

Donavon M. Holmes, 22 of Wilsonville, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for possession of methamphetamine.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a suicidal subject.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Fillmore Street in reference to a noise complaint.

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An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to an animal complaint.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Maple Street in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to a vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious item.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a mental subject.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an alarm sounding.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022

An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Drive in Benld in reference to a death investigation.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in reference to a mental subject.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Baker Street in reference to a noise complaint.

Aaron J. Bennett, 23, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant on failure to appear on domestic battery and assault.

An officer was dispatched to Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 600 block of Staunton Road.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a domestic dispute. Jonathan R. Heiens, 37, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Western Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a subject going through trash at local businesses.

An officer was dispatched to Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie in reference to a reckless driver.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.

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Officers were dispatched to the Gillespie Middle School in reference to a threat.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to harassment by phone.

An officer was dispatched to West Pine and South Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to Circle Drive at Gillespie Lake in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in reference to a well-being check on a person,

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Easton Street and Staunton Road. Elizabeth M. Cooke, 36, of St. Louis, MO was arrested for driving while his license is revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and having an expired registration sticker.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

Keshawn K. Bush, 38, of East Alton was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to report a change of address.

An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of Madison Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a burglary.

An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Second Street in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Pine Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.

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Miners girls basketball clinch SCC championship

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In a nail-biting showdown that will be remembered for years to come, the Gillespie Miners girls basketball team captured the South Central Conference title with a hard-fought 55-52 victory over the Pana Panthers on Thursday night, February 13. This marks Gillespie’s first conference championship since their back-to-back titles in 2001-02, when they shared the honors with Southwestern both finishing with a 9-1 conference record.

The game held at Pana High School was anything but straightforward. After a tumultuous 13-minute delay due to injuries and a technical foul controversy, the Miners rallied their spirits to secure the win. Amari Vickery led the charge with a stellar performance, scoring 21 points, while Mia Brawner added 11, Maggie Heyen contributed 10, Delaney Taylor posted 5, Sadie Sholtis scored 4, and Lainey Edwards and Corrine Fellin each had 2 points.

From the opening tip, it was clear that Pana was not going to roll over easily. The Panthers held leads at the end of the first two quarters, 15-14 and 28-26, showcasing their tenacity. By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, Pana had edged ahead 44-42, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

However, the game took a chaotic turn in the fourth quarter when a collision between Vickery and teammate Sloane Brawner resulted in both players going down with injuries. Sloane was not able to return the game but Vickery did. The Miners also lost both Delaney Taylor and Sadie Sholtis to fouls and Gillespie was assessed a technical foul under controversial circumstances which tied the game at 49. But Heyen carried the weight through the fourth quarter recording 6 of her 10 points in the final quarter of play.

Despite the setbacks, the Miners displayed remarkable teamwork resilience under the leadership of Nikki and Matt Brawner. With the SCC championship secured and the regular season concluded with a 22-8 overall record and 9-0 conference record, the Miners now shift their focus to the upcoming regional which is being hosted in Gillespie.

Gillespie hosts Alton Marquette on Monday, Feb. 17 for the regional semi-finals after Alton Marquette knocked East-Alton Wood River, 36-29, to face the Miners. The winner advances to the regional championship that will be played on Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in Gillespie versus the winner of Staunton/Roxana.

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Macoupin County residential fire claims multiple victims on Saturday

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Tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday morning in Macoupin County as a residential structure fire broke out in the 200 block of West Dean Street, Virden, resulting in the death of a male victim, the Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya announced.

The individual was pronounced deceased at 10:06 AM but the identity of the deceased has not yet been released, as authorities await the results of an autopsy scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025. The coroner’s office indicated that a press release will be issued following the autopsy and the positive identification of the victim.

WAND reported a second victim died after being transported to Springfield Memorial Hospital according to Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon who confirmed a 13-year-old boy and a 34-year-old male were the victims.

The fire reportedly started around 9:30 a.m. and the home was fully engulfed when first responders arrived. Two people were reportedly rescued and life flight was requested but were not available due to the foggy weather conditions. 

An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, involving multiple agencies including the Macoupin County Coroner’s Office, the Virden Police Department, the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

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Missions group to host trivia fundraiser on March 30

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Come and join us for an exciting afternoon of trivia as we support our local 2:18 Missions! Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 30 from 2 to 5 PM for an event that promises fun, camaraderie, and a chance to make a difference in our community. The event will be held at DeStefane Community Center in Benld, 201 East Central Avenue.

Teams of up to 10 people can participate for just $100 per table. Whether you want to reserve your table in advance or simply show up on the day of the event to pay at the door, we welcome all trivia enthusiasts to join in the competition!

Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the game—just please remember, no alcohol is allowed. For your convenience, we will have bottles of water available for purchase.

The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce! The first-place team will take home a prize of $150. Plus, bring some dollar bills to participate in “Heads and Tails” games during breaks and to buy mulligans for your team.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a lively trivia challenge. To reserve your table or for more information, contact Kristin at 217-691-7469.

Let’s make this a memorable event for our community and the 2:18 Missions!

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