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, AUGUST 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to illegal dumping.
An officer initiated a traffic stop on Rt. 16 East in East Gillespie. Wyatt M. Robinson, 24 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for speeding and squealing tires.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Francis Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Pine Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to illegal dumping at a business on Rt.4 in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Pine Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through an electronic device.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of 1st Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection in the 600 block of Edwards Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Austin D. Guiliacci, 25 of Staunton, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Madison Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Central in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched out on Route 16 to assist Macoupin County Sheriff Department in reference to animals being loose on the highway.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a missing vehicle.
An officer spoke with a female in the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to Animal neglect.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Route 16 and Kelly Street in reference to reckless driving. Danielle L. Scott, 44 of Benld, was issued citations for driving on suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to recovered property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Staunton Road in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to 5th Street and Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious item.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare to assist Gillespie Fire Department with traffic control with a fire.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a repossessed vehicle.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a domestic dispute and criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to domestic battery. Kaydents P. Cothern, 18 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery, resisting arrest, and aggravated battery on a police officer.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Adams Street in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the area of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of Richards Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a status check on a Macoupin County Sheriff Deputy.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a civil issue.
An Officer was dispatched to Route 4 North reference assisting Illinois State Police on a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with an Officer from Nokomis Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Calcari Street in East Gillespie to check the well-being of a female. Judy A. Wilkins, 47 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County Warrant for possession of a control substance.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a couple about an animal complaint in the 400 block of Osie Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway and Kelly Street. Rynn R. Johnson, 56 of Belvidere, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was out with a vehicle that was parked in the roadway at Main Street and East Oak Street in Benld.
An officer initiated traffic stop at Broadway and Kelly Street. Rebecca M. Cherry, 67 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to found items.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a juvenile on the roadway with an ATV.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Baker Street in reference to a wellness check on an animal.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Stephanie P. Cothern, 32 of Decatur, was given a citation for speeding.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake in reference to an assault.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 2000 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a civil issue and property damage.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street in reference to theft.
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 West Henrietta Street in reference to a well-being check.
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass. Timothy J. Dalposso, 57 of Benld, was arrested for criminal trespass to residence.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Pine Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henry Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Francis Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to North Main Street in Benld in reference to an unwanted solicitor.
An officer spoke with parents at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and LJ Avenue in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a parking issue.
An officer spoke to a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft of her vehicle in the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Springfield Road in reference to suspicious persons/activity in a wooded area.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Springfield Road in reference to a theft.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a criminal sexual assault investigation.
An officer was dispatched to Broadway and LJ Avenue in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 700 block of East Walnut Street. Jessie J. Waugh, 44 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to criminal trespass. Joshua E. Swarringin, 31 of Gillespie, was arrested for criminal trespass to residence.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
Shelby N. Watson, 29 of Benld, was arrested in Benld on a Macoupin Count warrant for bringing drugs into a penal institution and a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on drug possession.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
Cole Y. Waugh, 41 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offence. He was also issued a citation for driving while license were suspended.
Jessica M. Reiman, 39 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on bad checks.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a disturbance. Joseph W. Reiniesch, 40 of Gillespie, was arrested for aggravated assault and aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Burton Street in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Louis Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a well-being check.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to disorderly conduct. Terry A. Whitlow, 59 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Burton Street in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to accumulation of garbage prohibited on state supported property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a mental subject.
An officer was out at Macoupin Street and Elm Street in reference to unwanted solicitation.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of West Easton Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake in reference to a stalking issue.
An officer was dispatched to Western Street and Elm Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North Kentucky in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment in the 100 block of East Elm Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Lane in reference to a medical assist.
Andrew P. Spensberger, 24 of Wilsonville, was arrested on three warrants, one out of Madison County for violation of a court order and two out of Macoupin County Court for a traffic offense-aggravated fleeing and theft control intent. He was also arrested for obstructing a peace officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, and obstructing identification.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was out at Harding Avenue and Adams Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Benld Road and Eagarville Road in Eagarville. Douglas Davis, 57 of Pekin, was issued citations for no driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of Osie Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 2100 block of Staunton Road in reference to a 911 call.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak Street in reference to a well-being check and custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass.
Timothy J. Dalopozzo, 57 of Benld, was arrested on two Macoupin County warrants for failure to appear on trespassing.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to criminal damage to property and fireworks.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment in the 100 block of Route 138 Benld.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a domestic dispute and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld reference theft.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Osie Street. Dylan C. Frensko, 25 of Gillespie, was issued citations for driver license not on person, brake checking, improper use of signal, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment in the 400 block of East Elm Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block of Staunton Road in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Kentucky Street in Benld. Melissa A. Hormann, 46 of Wilsonville, was issued a citation for speeding.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Broadway Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Illinois Street in Benld for the smell of natural gas.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a neighbor issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Shelby Street in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake in reference to a well-being check.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to juvenile issues and a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Pine Street and Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to South 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Baker Street and Green Street in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to Francis Street and Western Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to Oak Street and Jersey Street in reference to items found.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to suspicious circumstances.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to Park Street and 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an aggravated battery.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Second Street and Pine Street. Jorden T. Trimm, 33 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant on a Macoupin County for failure to appear on a driving while license is suspended, he was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no driver’s license and misuse of registration.
Evan T. Webb, 19 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for unlawful possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Plum Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
