SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street regarding criminal trespassing to property. Crystal D. Ellis, 36, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespass to residence and disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 4th Street regarding a dog at large. Melissa M. Zirkelbach, 42, of Benld was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street regarding an alarm sounding.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding an ordinance issue in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female regarding an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street regarding criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 4th Street in Benld regarding criminal trespassing.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street regarding illegal dumping.
An officer was requested by a Norfolk Southern Railway Police to assist with a male camping out on the railroad. Joshua D. Whaley, 32, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery regarding a recovered item.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Western Street regarding a domestic dispute.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 33, of New Douglas was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld regarding a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld regarding a dog at large.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia in East Gillespie. James R. Winston, 43, of Staunton was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 6th Street regarding a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld regarding a disturbance. Robert M. Keffer, 34, of Benld was arrested for violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street regarding a mental subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue regarding a juvenile runaway.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue regarding a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Saracco Drive regarding a security check on an open door.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville regarding a dog at large.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding harassment.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department regarding a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of 1st Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld regarding an alarm sounding.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding harassment in the 500 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld regarding criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Chestnut Street regarding down power lines.
The School Resource Officer was dispatched to Gillespie Middle School regarding juvenile issues.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Benld regarding theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Madison Street regarding criminal trespass to state-supported property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie regarding a mental subject.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department regarding harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Easton Street and Olive Street regarding a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Montgomery Street and Walnut Street regarding a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park regarding juvenile issues.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in Benld regarding theft.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie. A 16-year-old male from Benld was issued citations for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Rose Street in Benld regarding a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Osie Street regarding reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue regarding a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the Bike Trail and Trolley Street in Benld regarding a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld to keep the peace.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Charles Street regarding an alarm sounding.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie regarding a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Harding Avenue and Springfield Road in East Gillespie regarding a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake regarding a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld regarding criminal trespassing.
An officer was dispatched to Welfare Park regarding a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Second Street regarding reckless driving.
An officer was out checking an open door in the 400 block of South 4th Street in Benld.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding suspicious activity at Baker Street and High Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie. James M. Beechler, 47, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie. Gabrielle J. Reising, 18, of Staunton was issued a citation for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.