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Gillespie Police Report: October 22-28, 2023
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BenGil Staff
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a child custody dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was speaking to a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of West Chestnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious persons.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to an alarm sounding.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to retail theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 6th Street in Benld for a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Benld Road in Eagarville in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce in reference to a crime stoppers tip.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henry Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Dustin M. Williams, 34, of Carlinville was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Liza B. Martin, 46, of Olney was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Jacob D. Geringer, 26 of Rolla Missouri was issued citation for speeding.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 1100 block of South Second Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Western Avenue in reference to a wellbeing check.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Burton Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to retail theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Wilson Street in reference to the delivery of a suspicious package.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Hard Road in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an unsupervised bond fire.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn Street in reference to a medical assistance.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Chestnut Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer made contact with a suspicious person in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Tj’s in Mt. Clare in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Trolley Street in Benld in reference to to illegal burning.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Madison Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with male in reference to repossession.
The School Resource officer made contact with Gillespie officer to assist in a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henrietta Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to theft.
An officer spoke with an officer at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Pomatto Park in reference to a male needing medical assistance.
An officer was searching for a suspicious subject at Central Avenue and the Railroad tracks in Benld.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Illinois Avenue and Springfield Road in East Gillespie. Gary W. Gwinn, 47, of Carlinville is issued citation for speeding.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
The School Resource officer issued a 17-year-old male from Gillespie a citation for possession of cannabis/vape.
The School Resource officer was dispatched to a call in reference to a fight at the Gillespie High School.
An officer was dispatched to Oak Point Lake at Gillespie Lake in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to retail theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to a neighborhood complaint.
An officer was out at the intersection of Springfield Road and Elm Street in reference to motorist assist.
An officer was out at Staunton Road and Quality Motors with 2 subjects walking in the middle of the road.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Macoupin Street refusing to pay for services.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with an officer in reference to a disturbance at their home in the 300 block of Easton Street.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Baker Street in reference to a found item
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer spoke to a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 600 block of Staunton Road.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henrietta Street in reference to medical assistance.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Charles Street in reference to a child custody exchange.
An officer was dispatched to 232 North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henrietta Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Drake D. Dury, 20 of Hurst was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass. Mary Kay Hughes, 71, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a hit and run traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in reference to juvenile issues. Tristan R. Stotler,23, of Mt. Olive was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for driving while license were suspended, he was also cited for obstructing identification and unlawful use of a weapon.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central in Benld in reference to a suspicious person lurking around the business.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a burglar alarm sound. Once officer arrived he spoke with the manager all was secure.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Charles Street in reference to a child custody exchange.
An officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Staunton in Mt. Clare Road in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a structure fire.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Henry Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 138 in reference to a report of a possible intoxicated driver.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a vehicle parked on private property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was out with 2 suspicious subjects walking in the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main in Benld in reference to an intoxicated subject walking in the roadway.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Gillespie Police Report October 27 – November 2, 2024
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Gillespie Street. Jacob M. Showalter, 22 of Staunton, was arrested for suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and illegal possession of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to criminal trespass.
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An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage in the 600 block of Charles Street.
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An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld in reference to found property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Wilson Street in reference to a neighborhood dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighborhood dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024
An officer was dispatched to West Central Avenue and Trolley Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash. Troy J. Camerer, 52 of Gillespie, was issued citations for improper lane usage, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to report a crash.
An officer was dispatched to Oak Street and Maple Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer spoke with a juvenile at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an incident that took place in the 400 block of Oregon Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an order of protection issue.
An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
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An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud in the 600 block of Charles Street.
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An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to stalking.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a child custody issue.
The school resource officer was dispatched to the high school nurses office to assist with a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to theft
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An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass to property. Stephanie K. Short, 59 of Gillespie, was issued citations for resist/obstructing peace officer, fleeing and eluding officer, disregarding stop sign and reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Charles Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in reference to an issue with a violation of an order of protection.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024
An officer was dispatched to East Spruce Street and South Main Street in Benld in reference to a hit and run with property damage.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Lucas J. Edwards, 23 of Gillespie, was issued citations for speeding, reckless driving, flee and eluding, no valid driver’s license and obstructing.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Jersey Street in reference to suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to a medical call
An officer was dispatched to Route 16 and East Gillespie in reference to reckless driving,
An officer was dispatched to the Benld City Park in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property,
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st of Benld in reference to a well-being check.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a probation violation.
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Temporary repairs were made quickly and normal business hours were not interrupted for Besserman Superbowl but no arrests have been made. Anyone with information about the incident or the individuals involved are urged to contact the Gillespie Police Department at 217-839-2922.
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Gillespie Police Report October 20 – October 26, 2024
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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Street and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Janet Holley, 60 of Pike Road, AL, was issued citations for speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and attempt to elude a police officer.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to an animal issue.
An officer was out in the 300 block of West Henrietta Street attempting contact with a sex offender for failure to register. Daniel R. Sawyer, 47 of Gillespie, was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Western Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a runaway.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
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An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to an assault.
An officer was dispatched to Green Street and Baker Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
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