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GPD Blog: October 1st-7th
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011
Officer took a report of a runaway reported by the mother. Everyone including the mother, father and others tried contacting her cell phone with no response. On Sunday afternoon, October the 2nd, she returned home
Jared M. Pruitt, 20, Carlinville was cited for failure to signal when required.
Matthew S. Ross, 21, Gillespie was cited for Illegal Transportation of alcohol by a driver.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
Officer was called to the 300 block of Park Ave. for a domestic. A 16 year old juvenile got into a verbal argument with his stepfather. The argument was over fixing the juvenile’s vehicle.
Officer met with a couple at the Police Dept. reporting that the father of the female’s son had not returned him from the week-end. Everything was worked out to where the father would returned the child to his grandfather on Monday morning.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011
Officer was called to the 300 block of N. Adams for a domestic in progress. The fight was between two brothers, one who had a broken jaw and was taken by ambulance to the hospital but he refused to press charges against his brother.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
Officer was called to a business in the 800 block of Staunton Rd. where there was a customer out of control. John A. Crisel, 49, Sawyerville was arrested for disorderly conduct. He posted bond and was released.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011
Officer took a report from a female who was receiving harassing telephone calls from an ex-boyfriend. He was called and advised any more calls and charges could be filed.
Officer was called to business in the 300 block of S. Macoupin for a female crying on their lot. The female said she had been in a fight at a business in the 100 block of E. Spruce. The owner there was contacted and asked that the female who had come into the business and started the fight not come back, barring her from the business.
Thomas D. Dewey, 48, Gillespie was cited for a dog running at large and for not having dog licenses after his dog had chased a male on the corner of West Elm and Francis Streets.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
Peter G. Vangieson, 57, Springfield, IL was cited for speeding 43 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Officer was called to the 200 block of E. Elm for a domestic between a mother and her daughter over the grandchild who was just 2 months old. Everything was verbal and the daughter left the residence with the granddaughter.
Officer was called to the 700 block of Frey to take a theft report of scaffolding from the residence.
Officer took a report from a male in the 400 block of W. Walnut who had a stereo taken from behind his house and inside a cabinet. Also, taken were three fishing rods from inside his garage.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011
Officer took a report from a male who walked into the Police Dept. wanting an ambulance. He had just had an argument with his elderly mother. He was having chest pains and difficulty breathing and had been off his medications for a few weeks. An ambulance was called and he was transported to a hospital.
Officer was called to a business on Southern St. for a shoplifter. Jorda L. Claro, 24, Gillespie was arrested for retail theft. She posted bond and was released.
Officer recovered an I-Pod from a juvenile on E. Walnut St. that had been stolen from a Benld residence.
Jeremy J. Smith, 35, Gillespie was cited for failure to wear seat belt. He posted bond and was released.
Tony P. Kessinger, 30, Benld was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for F.T.A. on a child restraint violation. He was, also charged with no valid registration, no insurance and driving while license suspended. He posted bond and was released.
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FELONIES
Joshua M. Maloney, 28 of Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a February 1 incident.
Mark D. Bartok, 66 of Bunker Hill, is charged with criminal damage to government property (<$500) and criminal trespass to a residence in connection with a February 1 incident.
William R. Werner, 28 of Staunton, is charged with aggravated batter of a peace officer in connection with a February 4 incident
Patrick D. Greer, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (15 < 100 grams) in connection with a February 5 incident.
Caleb A. Stoner, 33 of Bunker Hill, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>10k<100k) in connection with a February 24, 2022 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Mark D. Bartok, 66 of Bunker Hill, is charged with criminal trespass to residence in connection with a February 3 incident.
Michael A. Rhodes, 36 of Palmyra, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee and criminal trespass to land in connection with February 3 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jose J. Garcia Romero, 26 of Chicago, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 26 incident.
Howard E. Nelson, 32 of Hettick, is charged with improper use of registration/title in connection with a January 29 incident.
Casey J. Smith, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with improper use of registration/title in connection with a January 24 incident.
Joshua R. Tieman, 21 of Carlinville, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 29 incident.
Alexis Cheyene Pierce, 30 of South Bend, IN, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 30 incident.
Shycare J. G. Johnson, 26 of Marietta, GA, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 27 incident.
Jonathan W. Baumberger, 45 of Litchfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 28 incident.
Lamonja L. Warren, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 21-25 mph above the limit in connection with a January 29 incident.
Jason P. Duffecy, 48 of Lombard, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a January 29 incident.
Tijuana C. Good, 37 of Ephrata, PA, is charged with fleeing/attempting to elude officer and improper turn signal, in connection with a January 30 incident.
Pedro A. Membreno, 40 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving while never issued a license in connection with a January 5 incident.
Ashleigh K. Bethel, 41 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 30 incident.
Jayden M. Harper, 30 of Chesterfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 31 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Ronald W. Clarkson versus Angela R. Clarkson
- Krystie E. Lumma versus Shawn T. Lumma
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighborhood trouble at Circle Drive at Gillespie Lake.
An officer spoke with a juvenile at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue in the 500 block of Baker Street.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake by the horse arena and camp sites in reference to suspicious vehicles.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud.
An officer was out with a vehicle blocking the roadway in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld blocking the roadway.
An officer was out in the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to fraud.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Maple Street. Zyan T. Kolesar, 24 of Gillespie, was cited for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue in the 1100 block of Abba Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the business in the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to property on Green Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block if Staunton Road in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious item.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
TUESDAY, TUESDAY 4, 2025
Donald E. Ruyle, 51 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out Macoupin County for failure to appear on domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Burton Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Adams in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Adams street in reference to a suspicious person,
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to speaking with a female reference someone who she believed to be hacking into her cellphone.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Irene Street and Adams Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious male in the 400 block of Pear Street.
An officer was initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Kyle R. Aldridge, 28 of Auburn, was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighbor dispute in the 700 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY 5, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer spoke with a female and a stepfather at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a family dispute in the 400 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a possible fire.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to domestic battery. David L. Clark, 32 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to Harmony Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Clay Street in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Clinton Street in reference to a suspicious male.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld.
THURSDAY, FEBRUAY 6, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Second Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Illinois Avenue and Springfield Road in East Gillespie. Melissa L. Sutton, 60 of East Gillespie, was issued a citation for no valid registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Dorsey Street and 2nd Street in Benld. A 16-year-old female from Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Broadway Street in reference to traffic control.
An officer was dispatched to North Clinton Street in reference to a four wheeler on the roadway.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to child abandonment.
An officer spoke with a female in the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a civil issue.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to residence.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue and theft in the 100 block of West Elm Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to extra security patrol after the basketball game.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie reference theft.
An officer was dispatched to Western Avenue and West Elm Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to juvenile issues.
An Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street reference a wellbeing check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Mt. Clare Drive and South Hard Road in Mt. Clare. Samantha N. Sandy, 30 of Walshville, was issued citations for expired registration and expired driver’s license.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025
An officer was dispatched 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property. Joshua M. Maloney, 28 of Wilsonville, was arrested for criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to building.
Steven A. Kroll, 33 of Eagarville, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for driving under the influence.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a female in the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 Block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Wins $2,000 Prize and Video She Created will Air on 160 TV Stations Nationwide
CHICAGO – Emily Bergen, 16, a student at Gillespie High School in Gillespie, has won the annual Drive Safe Chicago public service announcement contest. Antonio Knott, 15, of Merrillville High School in Merrillville IN, placed second in the voting, and Noelani Elizalde, 17, also from Merrillville High School, was third.
Sponsored by the National Road Safety Foundation in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show, teens from Illinois and surrounding states were invited to submit ideas for a 30-second PSA about sharing the road with other passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and pedestrians.
Three finalists were selected and each worked with an Emmy Award-winning producer to transform their PSA submissions into 30-second TV public service announcements. The public was then able to vote for their favorite online. More than 1,400 online votes were cast.
The winner received $2,000 and will be featured on nationally-syndicated Teen Kids News, reaching more than 160 TV stations across the country. The first runner-up got $1,000 and the second runner-up won $500. All three finalists’ teachers received $100 gift cards.
Bergen’s winning PSA shows a young driver starting her car and pressing a “share the road” button. As she drives, an AI voice warns her of a bicyclist, a pedestrian and children in a school zone. The voice then reminds her, “Cars don’t come with devices like me, which is why you need to know how to share the road.”
“The carnage on our roads can be reduced if drivers remain aware of others who share the road,” said Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes safe driving. “We think the creative ideas about sharing the road from our Drive Safe Chicago winner and runners-up convey that message effectively.”
“Although today’s new cars are safer than ever, with technological advances that are proven to help avoid crashes,” said Chicago Auto Show Chairwoman Kelly Webb Roberts, “drivers must still be aware of others they are sharing the road with, whether it’s a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrians.”
The National Road Safety Foundation says driver error accounts for 94 percent of all fatal crashes, with speeding and driver distraction among the leading factors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 40,990 people died on U.S. roads and highways in 2023, with hundreds of thousands of injuries and an estimated annual cost of more than $340 billion.
View Bergen’s winning video below:
Bergen’s video is also featured center on the National Road Safety Foundation’s website with the runners-up videos to the right and to the left: https://m.shortstack.page/NLxMqT
