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Gillespie Police Report October 13 – October 19, 2024
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Cedar Street in reference to an animal complaint. Christopher G. Sharp, 27 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Casey’s Parking lot. Daniel L. Baglin, 43 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to Shelby Street and Spruce Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Handy Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious circumstance
An officer spoke with a female in the 200 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Jersey Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer did an extra security check at a residence with an open door in the 100 block of East Central in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to West Dorsey Street and Dorsey Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Elm Street in reference to criminal damage.
Rodjai A. Waugh, 20 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Spruce Street. Rex L. Ruyle, 66 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Elizabeth C. Sherfy, 45 of Bunker Hill, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
Edwin L. Rhodes, 67 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on Methamphetamine delivery.
David A. Orear, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block East Elm Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 West Park Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to stolen registration.
Harold W. Kelley, 47 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Burton Street. Larry D. Jackson, 57 of Gillespie, was arrested for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to do extra patrol in the area of the 700 block of Gillespie Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to loitering.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a medical assist.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity and animal cruelty.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a hit and run that took place in the 100 block of West Chestnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block or Staunton Road in Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person on a bike in the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the bike trail in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 301 S. Montgomery Street in reference to a suspicious person.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of the North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue
An officer was dispatched to Easton Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to South 5th Street and East Oak Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an item that was found.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and LJ Avenue in reference to 911 calls. Keshawn K. Bush, 40 of Gillespie, was arrested for criminal trespass to residence.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Robert J. Polo, 86 of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 1:38 pm. He was born on February 27, 1939, in Gillespie to Joseph Polo and Ann Jatcko Polo.
He married Judith Ann Bomkamp Polo on November 16, 1963, in Litchfield. He was retired after having been a lifelong farmer and a steelworker in Granite City. Robert was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was involved with the Farm Bureau and the Elks in Mesa, AZ.
He is survived by his spouse, Judy Polo of Gillespie; children, Kathy (Rick) Fey of Staunton, Mike (Lisa) Polo of Bunker Hill, and Brad (David) Polo of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Nicole (Chris) Redfern, Brittany (Mitch) Pollard, and Joseph (Elisabeth) Polo; five great grandchildren; and siblings, Kenneth (Virginia) Polo of Granite City and Judy J. Polo of Glen Carbon.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at SS Simon & Jude Church, Gillespie from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral mass will follow at the church on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie. Memorials are suggested to SS Simon & Jude Church. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Gale Patricia “Pat” Brown, 88 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 12:18 pm. She was born on April 7, 1937, in Gillespie to George Cooper and Evona Owens Cooper.
She married Jene “Beaver” Brown on December 17, 1955, in Staunton. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2018. She worked as a sales clerk for Bells Fashions in Carlinville. Pat was an avid sports fan especially of the St Louis Cardinals. She enjoyed scrapbooking, taking pictures of her grandkids and watching her grandkids play sports.
She is survived by her daughters, their husbands, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, spouse and her siblings.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.
Memorials are suggested to GHS Athletics. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Byron Gene Land, 92 of Litchfield, passed away peacefully Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Raymond, IL, on May 23, 1933, a son of Ebert and Margaret V. (Masters) Land.
He was a member of the Raymond High School class of 1950. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Byron and the former Wanda Mae McGlothlin were married at Raymond United Methodist Church on January 27, 1952. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage until Wanda’s passing August 24, 2017.
Byron was employed in plant operations for 42 years with Litchfield Creamery-Milnot. His number one priority was spending time with his family. Byron was a member of Community of Faith Church in Raymond. He and his wife, Wanda, were avid square dancers and members of the Calico Twirlers. He enjoyed deer hunting, camping, traveling the country, and attending music festivals in Mountain View, AR.
Byron is survived by two sons, Marshall Land and Mark (Laura) Land, both of Litchfield; daughter, Barb (John) Swain of Litchfield; 10 grandchildren, Kelley (Becky) Hatlee, April (Joshua) Mix, Tish Lewey, Brittani Cunningham, Marlee (Matt) Stoneburner, Kurt Land, Melanie (Ryan) Hicks, Tracie (Gabe) Murphy, Austin Land, and Hayley Land; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Byron was preceded in death by his parents, Ebert and Margaret Land; wife, Wanda Land; and brothers, Bert Land and Roger Land.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Lorna Blackford of Community of Faith Church in Raymond will officiate. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Community of Faith Church or Raymond-Harvel Volunteer Fire Department. Plummer Funeral Home is assisting the Land family.
