Police News
Police Acitivity: March 5-11
MONDAY, March 5, 2012
Juveniles reported that they found a stolen bicycle belonging to one of them in the 300 block of E. Oak.
Officer took a report from a female who reported that a male subject left his 3 year old child in a vehicle while he went into a business in the 400 block of S. Macoupin. The officer contacted the male at home and was told his child is 7 years old and not 3 years old. He went to the business for just a minute.
Officer took a report from a male who said he was battered by a female on a business parking lot on Southern St. He did not want to file charges, just have the female leave him alone. The female was contacted and advised not to have a further contact with the male subject or his wife.
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
Officer took a report from a male who reported that his lock box that was on the front porch of his rent house was missing along with a key padlock that was hooked on the railing. There was a pair of bolt cutters lying inside the house.
Office took a report from a female who said she was almost T-boned at Pine and Macoupin and then the female subject followed her, right on her bumper all the way to the school. Charges are pending on the female subject for reckless driving.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012
Nick B. Walters, 35, Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County Warrant for failure to appear on a driving while license suspended charge. He posted bond and was released.
Officers responded to a call to the Catholic Cemetery on Second & Cedar Sts for a group of juveniles in the cemetery after dark. One female juvenile, 15, Gillespie was cited for criminal trespass to land. She had been warned before about being the cemetery after dark.
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012
Officer took a report from a female who had someone get a hold of her debit card number and order something on line on her bank account.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012
Officers were called to the 400 block of E. Walnut for a domestic between a grandmother and her grandson. The grandson and his girlfriend and child had moved in with the grandmother and were causing her problems. She wanted them out of her house by Monday. They were advised to try and get along until that time or charges could be filed.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
Officer was contacted by another agency that a runaway was reported to be at a residence in the 300 block of E. Oak. The officer went to that location and found the 14 year old male and brought him to the police department where his mother picked him up.
Officer was called to the 300 block of W. Pine for a domestic between husband and wife that the child reported to 911. When the officer arrived, found it was all verbal, they had just been arguing. No charges were filed.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012
Officer took a report from a male who reported that a vehicle went by his residence in the 400 block of E. Elm yelling at a female, threatening her. The female was shown a picture of the male thought to be the suspect and she identified him. The officer looked for the vehicle but he must have left the area.
Officers were called to the 300 block of N. Adams for a domestic between a brother and his sister. The sister left the residence with their mother and everyone settled down.
Officers received a call where a mother dropped off her two children at a church and said they could go home with a couple and their children. That couple did not come to the church services and when they were contacted, they were getting their children ready for bed and did not want to be responsible for the other two children. The children were brought to the police department and picked up by a couple of people, the male going to his dad’s and the female going to her grandmothers.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
Jonathan M. Kirkwood, 29 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for traffic.
An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Adams Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was out with a female at Trolley Street and Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Henry Street in East Gillespie. Camden G. Zumwalt, 18 of Staunton, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld 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 well-being check.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
Cory D. Norton, 33 of Columbus, NC, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for driving while driver’s license was suspended. He also has a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear while driver’s license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the intersection of Madison Street and Wilson Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was out with a male at Staunton Road and Charles Street in reference to a traffic crash. Tanner E. Moore, 28 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, using an electronic communication device, and failure to change address.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Staunton Road in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Maple Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richards Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was out in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld. Amanda L. Broderick, 37 of Benld, was issued citations for unlawful possession of traffic signs and obstruction. Luther C. Welch, 31 of Shipman, was issued a citation for obstruction.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to illegal dumping and criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft in the 1200 block of Second Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street. Andrea M. Hulsey, 30 of Mt. Clare, was issued a citation for her minor child not wearing a seatbelt.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to Kentucky Street and Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street to assist the Macoupin County Sheriff Department in serving an eviction notice.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Donaldson Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Trinity A. Pruitt, 22 of Benld, was issued citations for speeding and for illegal transportation of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil issue.
The school resource officer brought a child to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of West Spruce Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 2300 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Clay Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
An officer was dispatched near the water plant in reference to juveniles fighting.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Second Street in Benld in reference to assisting the Litchfield Police Department with a case.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Charles Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Henry Street in East Gillespie. Leonard J. Schwartz, 55 of Edwardsville, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Scott A. Byrd, 49 of Wilsonville, was issued a citation for expired registration.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Larry E. Conlee, 42 of Mt. Clare, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for dangerous drugs. He was also arrested for resisting a peace officer and aggravated battery.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint on Bishop Drive at Gillespie Lake.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to solicitation.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to assisting the Staunton Police Department.
An officer was dispatched to Francis Street and Plum Street in reference to traffic control.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to road rage.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henry Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richard Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 2000 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Frey Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Harmony Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of Madison Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through electronic communication in the 600 block of Henrietta Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richards Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a security check.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street to assist an Alderwoman with an ordinance issue. Sebastian S. Nessl, 31 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for accumulation prohibited (garbage).
An officer was dispatched to Elm Street and Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was out at a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage done to his vehicle on Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville in reference to criminal trespass.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026
Lloyd B. Rogers, 47 of Benld, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was out at a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Maple Street. Brandon M. Dugan, 33, of Wilsonville, was given a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to fraud in the 500 block of East Elm Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Osie Street in reference to an ISPERN that the Illinois State Police had put out on a vehicle. The Gillespie Police Department stopped and held the vehicle until State Police could arrive.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone on Columby Drive at Gillespie Lake.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer arrested Theodore H. Hopper, 54 of Gillespie, on a Collinsville warrant for fentanyl manufacturing or delivery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist and a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to North 8th Street in Benld in reference to subjects riding an off-road vehicle on the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Jordan D. Bishop, 22 of Wood River, was issued a citation for no valid driver’s license.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on North 8th Street in Benld. The vehicle fled from the officer and was later located in a field on Washer Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was dispatched to speak with a female in reference to a domestic dispute in the 500 block of North of 7th Street in Benld.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 8th Street and Maple Street in Benld. Lauren E. Wolfe, 21 of Granite City, was issued citations for improper use of registration and expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to Wilson Street and Staunton Road in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer took a report of a motor vehicle theft in the 200 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to South Street and High Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and 1st Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Frey Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Rt. 4 in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to East Spruce Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a noise complaint.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an assault.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street in reference to assisting MCSD with a criminal trespass to property incident in Sawyerville.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to East Wilson Street and Abba Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to found items.
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Macoupin Street. Douglas R. Whitten, 45 of Litchfield, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a revoked driver’s license, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, operating an uninsured vehicle, and disobeying a stop sign.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Adams Street. Trenton M. Phillips, 18 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for improper lighting.
An officer was out on East Central Avenue in Benld at the storage units in reference to an open door.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. Eileen D. Neuner, 59 of Bunker Hill, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Clark Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Pine Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Western Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to criminal trespass. Jeffery M. Sneed, 43 of Gillespie, was issued citations for disorderly conduct and squeal, screech, and spinning of tires.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt Clare in reference to an individual attempting to use a counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bill.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Kentucky Street in Benld. Charles W. Robbins, 48 of Benld was arrested for driving while license were revoked and possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Osie Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a civil issue.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a dumpster on fire.
An officer was dispatched to Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to Walnut Street and Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Benld Street in Eagarville in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Main Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was out at Eagarville Road and Henderson Road in Eagarville in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Henry Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a reckless driver on East Walnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
An officer was dispatched to several different locations with trees down across the roadways due to the storm.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street. Colton M. Wells, 26 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richard Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of High Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Charles Street in reference to an animal complaint
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Wilson Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to Circle Drive at Gillespie Lake in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Easton Street. Brayan Dias-Rodriguez, 26 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Henry Street in East Gillespie. Rachel L. Kaminski, 41 of Granite City, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer spoke with a male in the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a medical assist in the 700 block of Biddle St.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 700 block of Broadway in reference to an alarm sounding.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
