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GPD Blog: October 17th-22nd

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011

Officer was called to the middle of the 300 block of Park Ave. where it was reported that a red ATV was down in the creek and tearing up the sides of the creek.  Charges are pending.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011

Officer was called to the schools Superintendent’s office for an irate parent.  When the officer arrived, the parent had left.  The parent, Adam W. Muir, 35, Gillespie was located at his residence and was charged with disorderly conduct.

Angel A. Cuevas, 23, Benld was cited for operation of uninsured motor vehicle.

Ronald R. Arnold, 22, Standard City was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of cannabis charge.  He was transported to District #18, where a Montgomery County deputy took custody.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011

Officer was called to the 100 block of E. Maple where a male subject was calling a female at her office with obscene remarks.  He had called twice and when the officer called him to let him know charges could be filed, he got the answering machine but she did not receive anymore calls.

Officer took a report from a male who has a storage shed in the 500 block of W. Charles where someone had tried to break into it.  No entry was gained but the shed was damaged.

Officers were call to the 500 block of Lynn St. for a 13 year old male who had been drinking and did not feel well.  An ambulance was called and he was transported to a hospital.  He had, also smoked some catnip.  Later a vehicle was stopped for the subjects that had dropped him off at the residence.  A 17 year old female was cited for Illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver and Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a minor.  The 13 year old male, also will be cited for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a minor.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

Michael A. Workman, 25, Wilsonville was cited for having no valid registration.

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Officer took a report from a female age 15 who was walking in the 400 block of Park Ave. when a 16 year old female ran up behind her and hit her in the back of the head. Both females advised that the school would be notified and to stay away from each other.

A 13 year old male reported that 16 year old female driving a car back over his bicycle in the 300 block of E. Oak.  The female stated that there were 2 kids walking and the one on the bike was close to the road.  When they hollered, she stopped.  Then when she backed up to keep from hitting a yield sign, she ran over the front tire of the bike.  His mother did not want to sign any charges, just wanted the bicycle repaired.

Officer was called to the 600 block of W. Charles for a domestic.  The female was picking up her medication off the floor and the male advised he had knocked the bottle out of her hand as she was going to take all of the medication.  A caseworker for Locust Resource Center was called and the female was turned over to her.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

Damien H. Penrod, 26, Carlinville was cited for disobeying a stop sign.

James A. Claro, 54, Gillespie was arrested for possession of cannabis, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.  He posted bond and was released.

James R. Sawyer, 56, Gillespie was cited for Unlawful Burning.

Officer was called to E. Walnut and Springfield Rd. for a domestic where a 17 year old female reported that a male who was running on Springfield Rd. had hit her in the mouth from the domestic that started in the 500 block of E. Chestnut.  The male was contacted and told the officer that he female punched him in the back of the head while he was trying to get away and that is when she tore his shirt off is when his reached back to grab his shirt and he made contact with her, hitting her in the mouth.  Neither party wanted to file charges

Officer took a report from a female who was receiving harassing phone calls and text messages.  The male was contacted and told anymore contact with the female, he would be arrested.

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Theodore H. Hopper, 39, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a building code violation.  He posted bond and was released.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011

Sherry K. Smith, 48, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for Failure to Appear on a harassment charge and another one out of Montgomery County for Failure to appear on a driving while suspended charge.  She was transported to Macoupin County jail.

Jonathan D. Overstreet, 27, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a possession of drug paraphernalia.  He was transported to Macoupin County jail.

Joseph S. Holley, 33, Williamsville was arrested for improper lane usage and driving while license are suspended.  He posted bond and was released.

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Gillespie Police Report November 24 – November 30, 2024

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Jaylen M. Ronald, 22 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Shelby Street in reference to animal neglect.

Walter L. Vester, 30 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.

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An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a home security check.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an unwanted solicitor.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Easton Street in reference to an animal complaint.

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An officer was speaking with a female in the 200 block of North Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a civil issue.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone.

An officer was dispatched to the 15000 block of Western Drive at Gillespie Lake in reference to neighborhood trouble.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer spoke with a subject at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft in the 200 block of Park Avenue.

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An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to spam callers.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie bike trail in reference to a suspicious person on a motorized bike.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of Maple Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to property. Joseph F. Frew, 49 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for littering prohibited.

An officer was dispatched to the 111 South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil stand by.

An officer was dispatched to the 10000 Friese Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in Benld.

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

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.

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An officer was out in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare with a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a 911 call.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Juan A. Cortez, 40 of Danville, was arrested on multiple warrants. Cortez had warrants out of Collinsville for possession of methamphetamine, Sangamon County for failure to appear for drugs, and Coles County for failure to appear for traffic.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference o a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street in reference to an alarm call.

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

An officer met with a female at Gillespie Police Department to collect an item that she found.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding.

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An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Heritage Health in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to South 4th Street and East Spruce Street in Benld in reference to recovered stolen property.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Jersey Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a hit and run traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Oregon Street in reference to found property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious female in a vehicle. Kourtney K. Claro, 33 of Benld, was issued citation for no valid driver’s license.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding,

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a fire call.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Cases filed during November 24 through November 30. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

FELONIES

Kyle W. Bennett, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with a felon failure to return from furlough in connection with a November 8 incident.

MISDEMEANORS

Dewey E. Morgan, 66 of Carlinville, is charged with retail theft (<$300) in connection with an August 29 incident.

Elizabeth A. Marfell, 35 of Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 8 incident.

Dorothy J. Anderson, 40 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to residence and resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a November 27 incident.

TRAFFIC

Matthew D. Knick, 20 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 7 incident.

Jennifer L. Arnotti, 34 of Staunton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a November 11 incident.

Kelan J. Stevenson, 27 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a November 17 incident.

Ernest L. Stevenson, 21 of Benld, is charged with improper use registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 16 incident.

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Joshua T. Koniak, 43 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 16 incident.

Casey R. Ness, 48 of Greenville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 18 incident.

Gary R. Priddle, 46 of Benld, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 19 incident.

Travis J. Bramley, 42 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 19 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Matthew Diamond versus Stephanie Diamond
  • Marilyn K. Loveless versus Jerel D. Loveless Sr.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Timothy H. Johnson and Jennifer Kay Woolsey, both of Staunton
  • Daniel Allen Balai of Bunker Hill and Chloe Renee Yinger of Alton

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Cases filed during November 17 through November 23. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

FELONIES

Rex J. White, 49 of Mount Olive, is charged with aggravated fleeing police (21 mph over), reckless driving, improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, operating a motor vehicle with registration/suspended , and driving 1-10 mph above the limit in connection with a November 15 incident.

Britteny D M Herr, 30 of Brighton, is charged with violation of an order with a prior violation in connection with a November 17 incident.

Christopher L. Black, 42 of Virden, is charged with aiding/abetting/selling a stolen vehicle and driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 17 incident.

Jesse D. Cimino, 42 of Troy, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a September 1 incident.

Jennifer R. Haneline, 39 of Godfrey, is charged with burglary and theft/authorized control (>500<10k) in connection with an August 6 incident.

Simone R. Para, 51 of Girard, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence of drugs in connection with an October 13 incident.

Crystal D. Hoffman, 45 of Staunton, is charged with obstruction of justice/destroying evidence and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a November 11 incident.

Andrew P. Hansen, 47 of Carlinville, is charged with received/possession/selling stolen vehicle and possession of meth (<5 grams) in connection with a November 20 incident.

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Justin C. Grider, 42 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault/operating a motor vehicle in connection with a November 21 incident.

MISDEMEANORS

Jacqueline B. Jessen, 42 of Girard, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.

Perry L. Lair, 62 of Virden, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.

Kara E. Estes, 37 of Girard, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.

Melissa R. Robinson, 36 of Farmersville, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.

Kenneth J. Barker, 38 of Litchfield, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a November 19 incident.

Julio Isaias Pedro Felipe, 36 of Springfield, is charged with giving/selling liquor to a minor in connection with a November 14 incident.

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TRAFFIC

Amanda J. Eberwein, 27 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 12 incident.

Katherine F. Fugitt, 33 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 15 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Michael C. Cummings versus Tracy L. Cummings

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