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GPD Blog: October 8th-October 14th
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011
Officer was called to the 400 block of E. Pine for a residential burglary. The residence had been broken into and change along with several items were taken. This case is under investigation.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2011
Officer was called to a business in the 500 block of E. Elm, where a man came in and used the bathroom, went back out and pumped gas and left without paying for the gas.
Officer took a complaint from a female who had been receiving harassing phone calls from an ex-boyfriend. He was contacted and advised if he called again, charges would be filed.
Officer was called to the 600 block of W. Charles where the caller reported loud music. Danielle M. Leonard, 21, Gillespie was arrested for disorderly conduct. She posted bond and was released. A male at the residence Jeremy L. Schmidt, 34, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for Failure to Appear on a traffic offense. He was transported to Macoupin County jail.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011
Officer took a report from a male and a female with a baby in a stroller who was crossing Macoupin St. at Chestnut St., when a male driver in a white car just about hit them. The couple recognized the driver. He was contacted and when he came to the police dept., Brandon L. Cunningham, 19, Benld was cited for disorderly conduct under local ordinance. He advised his window was obstructed and could not see very well, he sped up to try to avoid them when he did finally see them.
A female advised she was walking her daughter in her stroller and had her wallet in the stroller. Someone either stole the wallet or she lost it. The next day a lady found it on one of the side streets.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011
Officer was called to the 200 block of E. Spruce where it was reported that a female was threatening suicide and had guns and knives in the residence. When the officer arrived, he found that she had all the doors locked and Benld officer was called to assist. When she finally opened the door, the officer pushed the door open and found her to be combative. An ambulance was called and transported the female to a hospital. But the Gillespie officer was injured on the scene.
Patricia R. Hartman, 18, Bethalto was cited for no insurance and failure to secure a child under age 8 in a child restraint.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011
Kaylee B Carr, 18, Gillespie was cited for having no insurance.
Officer was called to the 300 block of N. Adams, after midnight by an elderly lady who said two young people were in her apartment, rummaging through her belongings. They were located across the hall in her son’s apartment and denied being in the lady’s apartment. They were told if they did go back to her apartment, they would be charged with trespassing.
Two men selling Kirby Vacuum Cleaners wanting to go door to door came to the Police Dept. to see if they could get a permit from City Hall. One of them, Kenneth E. Schofield, 18, Moro, IL was arrested on a warrant out of Madison County for violation of an order of protection. He was transported to Macoupin County jail.
Officers were called to the 600 block of E. Pine for a female threatening to kill herself. An ambulance was called and she was transported to a hospital.
Officer was called to Big Brick Park where two 12 year old boys had painted the slide blue at the park. They were both given city ordinance citation for Malicious Mischief and would be contacted about restitution. One of the mothers and grandmothers came in to pay the fine. Then they returned to advised they cleaned were about to get the paint off the slide.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011
Laurie A. Stroot, 49, Florissant, MO was cited for speeding 48 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Officers were called to the 200 block of E. Elm for a domestic. When officers arrived found that the caller’s father had an argument with the male living there. The father left without any more problems.
Officer was called to the 700 block of South St. for a problem with the daughter. She left the residence and took her personal items with her.
Officer was called to the 200 block of E. Elm for a domestic between a mother and her 19 year old son. The son had left but she found him and brought him back. They both stated there would be no more problems rest of the night.
Officer was called by a mother from Benld, stating her 15 year old son was at a residence in the 600 block of E. Pine. The mother arrived on the scene, an ambulance was called and transported the juvenile to a hospital.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
Officer was called to talk to a female who wanted her clothes and her children’s clothes from the apartment she had been living in with her ex-boyfriend. He was called and said as long as the officer was with her and she didn’t take anything else, it was okay. But he did want the key to the apartment back from her.
Officers were called to the 200 block of E. Elm for a domestic between a male and female. The female was suppose to have hit the man in back of the head. The male left the residence for the rest of the night. The female was transported to her grandmothers.
Officers were called back to the 200 block of E. Elm for a domestic between mother and daughter. Regina L. Holmes, 19, Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery and transported to Macoupin County jail.
Trisha N. Simmons, 33, Benld was cited for driving while license suspended and for having no insurance.
Michael W. Luketich, 45, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for Failure to Appear on a DUI charge. He posted bond and was released.
John A. Vacanti, 24, Mt. Clare was arrested on two warrant, one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a delinquent charge and one out of Jersey County for failure to pay or appear on a possession of cannabis charge. He was transported to Macoupin County jail.
Officer was called to the 400 block of E. Walnut for a disturbance. William J. Corbin III, 20, Gillespie was arrested for disorderly conduct and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.
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FELONIES
Jamie L. Whitford, 49 of Alton, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with an August 17 incident.
Sarah J. Crays, 39 of Virden, is charged with aggravated fleeing/damage to property (>$300), aggravated fleeing police/21 mph over the limit, and driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 18 incident.
Eric J. Trump, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery/great bodily harm in connection with an August 17 incident.
Henry D. Wilson, 37 of Mt. Olive, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an August 19 incident.
Nicholas A. Williams, 31 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a May 19 incident.
Holly A. Messerly, 38 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams)in connection with a May 5 incident.
Garret A. Brown, 22 of Springfield, is charged with aggravated battery/peace officer, criminal damage to government property (<$500), possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of alcohol, and canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 19 incident.
Andrew K. Ridens, 36 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams), driving on a revoked license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 21 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Tarina S. Slaughter, 46 of Girard, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an August 17 incident.
Joseph W. Reiniesch, 40 of Gillespie, is charged with aggravated assault/public property in connection with an August 16 incident.
TRAFFIC
Dallis E. Houseman, 56 of Modesto, is charged with drivers license expired more than a year and failure to obey police officer in connection with an August 18 incident.
Jameson E. Anderson, 35 of Shipman, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jordan A. Abner, 18 of Godfrey, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 13 incident.
Amanda R. Bianco, 44 of Staunton, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 7 incident.
Hunter J. Kapp, 18 of Highland, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an August 15 incident.
Adam L. Bray, 43 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license, canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 16 incident.
Kaelan N. Ramos, 34 of Shiloh, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 15 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Justin Robert Bickel versus Melissa Ann Bickel
- Jennifer Miller versus Matthew Miller
- Ryan T. Bloomfield versus Cheyenne M. Bloomfield
- Angela K. Greenwalt versus Jay A. Greenwalt
- Val Leffers versus Karen Leffers
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Jeremy Wayne Pride and Brandi Marie Hatzel, both of Shipman
- Jacob Patrick Millard and Jenna Frances Wernsing, both of Carlinville
- Dustin Eugene Bauman and Miriam Susan Jenkins, both of Virden
- Jeremy Dale Canoy and Samantha Elaine Goyke, both of Girard
- Bryan Edward Woodward and Jake Marie Cain, both of Shipman
- Glen Alexander Mcelyea and Candice Dawn Herin, both of Shipman
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FELONIES
Jacob R. Morgan, 38 of Staunton, is charged with burglary and theft/control/intent ($500<10k) in connection with a July 28 incident.
TRAFFIC
Justin C. Grider, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 14 incident.
Chynasyl B. Chynybaev, 38 of Kent, WA, is charged with CDL not obtained and no fee paid/over registration weight in connection with an August 20 incident.
Clinton D. Coleman, 34 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 22 incident.
Gary L. Cunningham, 61 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 23 incident.
Christopher J. Moreland, 38 of Staunton, is charged with DL expired more than a year, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving/operating a non-highway vehicle.
Matthew W. Stoops, 32 of Bunker Hill, is charged with DL expired more than a year and no valid registration in connection with an August 19 incident.
Jordan T. Trimm, 33 of Benld, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Cole Y. Waugh, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 16 incident.
Jessie J. Waugh, 44 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 15 incident.
Austin D. Guiliacci, 25 of Staunton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 20 incident.
Matthew D. Knick, 20 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 25 incident.
Kirstain S. Harris, 29 of Memphis, TN, is charged with driving on a suspended license and speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 24 incident.
Devin Berry, 36 of Blue Island, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 24 incident.
Rudolph H. Jackson, 60 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with an August 24 incident.
Sean M. Rogerson, 50 of Palmyra, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 27 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Peggy Wells versus Jason E. Wells
- Cheri Woodson versus Alan Woodson
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Community News
Football, parade, and GHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction highlight Gillespie homecoming
A football game pitting the Gillespie Miners against the Staunton Bulldogs, a parade and the second annual induction ceremony for newly named members of the Gillespie High School Athletic Hall of Fame will highlight Homecoming next month.
The theme of this year’s celebration is The Roaring Twenties.
The parade will kick off on South Macoupin Street at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25. The parade will march to the high school where a pep rally is scheduled for 7 p.m., followed by the coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen at 7:15 p.m. There will be a Powder Puff Game/Cheer Section competition at 7:30 p.m., also on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
There will be a meet and greet with newly named members of the Athletic Hall of Fame at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, followed by the Homecoming football game at 7 p.m. Hall of Fame inductees include Mike Viano, Jack Genet, Dennis Best, Barbella Magus, Sam Stewart, William & Florence Schmidt and Family, and Deb Olson and the ’93, ’94 and ’95 GHS softball teams. New members will be inducted during a 2 p.m. reception on Sunday, Sept. 29, in the high school gym.
The annual Homecoming dance is set for 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at the high school gym.
For GHS students, Homecoming activities will start well in advance of the Homecoming weekend festivities. Students from all four high school classes will work on building parade floats from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, Monday, Sept. 23, and Tuesday, Sept. 24. Students will decorate hallways for Homecoming from 3-5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, and 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Sept 21.
Monday, Sept. 23 will kick off a week of “dress-up” days for students. For Monday, the theme is Boas and Bowties. Tuesday, Sept. 24 will feature Glitz and Glitter. Wednesday, Sept. 25 is Rhyme Without Reason Day, and Thursday, Sept. 26, will feature Gangsters vs. Flappers. The dress-up theme for Friday, Sept. 27 will be School Spirit.
In addition to Wednesday’s pep rally following the parade, there will be a game-day pep rally at 1:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27.
