Police News
Police Activity: April 30-May 6
MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
Officer took a report from a male subject who said that the female that was told not to have any contact with him was beating on his door. Since she was gone when the officer arrived, he called her and advised her that the male and his sister did not want her to contact them in any way. If she continued to call or come back, charges would be filed.
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
Tiffany M. Hausman-Corbin, 19, Gillespie; William C. Corbin III, 21, Gillespie and Eric M. Cunningham, 23, Gillespie were all cited for trespassing after being told not to be standing around on main street.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
Officer was called to the 100 block of Green St. where a female returned home and found that the walk in door to the garage, looked like someone tried to kick it in. She requested extra patrol around her residence.
Officer was called to the 300 block of Fillmore to remove a male subject who was banging on the door to the residence.. When the officer arrived, the complainant advised that he did not want the subject at his residence. The male subject left without any problems but was told he would be charged with trespassing if he returned.
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
Officer was called to the 100 block of Francis St. to take a report of someone damaging two rear tires of a vehicle. This happened sometime during the night while the vehicle was parked in the driveway.
Officer was called to the 500 block of E. Pine to take a burglary report. They were missing several items out of the garage which most of the items missing were tools. This case is under investigation.
Officer was called to the intersection of Easton and Fillmore where a male subject was stumbling all over the roadway, assisted by two other individuals.. The male subject was unresponsive but breathing when the officer arrived. An ambulance was called and he was transported to a hospital. The minor, age 17, Gillespie was cited for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
Jorda L. Claro, 25, Gillespie was arrested driving while license suspended, no front registration plate and having no insurance. She was, also charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officer was called to the high school parking lot for two vehicles driving reckless. A 17 year old male from Gillespie and a 16 year old from Mt. Clare was cited for disorderly conduct under local ordinances.
Jonathan W. Tesio, 43, Gillespie was cited for driving without lights when required.
John S. Tallman Jr., 20, Gillespie was cited for failure to wear a seat belt. He posted bond and was released.
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012
Linn D. Fullington, 40, Gillespie was cited for driving without insurance. She posted her drivers license as bond and was released.
Officer was called to the 200 block of W.. Oak to take a report from a male subject who had his back license plate with a 2013 sticker on it taken during the night.
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012
Officers were called to a parking lot in the 100 block of N. Macoupin for people causing a disturbance. One male subject started calling one of the officer’s names and threatening the officer. He fell while pulling away from the officers and was transported to a hospital by an ambulance. John J. Sanders, 38, Benld was advised, that he will be charged with disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer.
Officer took a report from a male subject who said his son was bitten by a dog and fell of his bike in the 200 block of Jersey St. The child was taken to a hospital for the injuries. The owner of the dog, Shawn Swank, 38, Gillespie was cited for dog running at large and failure to inoculate for rabies. Macoupin County Animal Control officer came and took the dog to the dog pound.
Danielle M. Morris, 26, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for Failure to appear on a speeding citation. She was, also cited for failure to wear seat belt. She posted bond and was released.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Trolley Street and Central Avenue in Benld. Shain E. , 23 of Benld, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Macoupin Street. Randy W. Wilson, 47 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious person in the 100 block of East Maple Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to criminal damage and assault.
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of South Madison Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 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 was dispatched to Francis Street and Walnut Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious person.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm 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 the 100 block of Frey Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male in the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Charles Street and Burton Street in reference to unwanted solicitation.
An officer spoke with a female in the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld and assisted the elderly female with special services.
An officer was out in the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie to attempt contact with Timothy D. Conlee, 29 of Gillespie, he was issued citations for criminal damage to property, two citations for assault, and harassment through electronic communication.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Gillespie Street and Handy Street. Rebecca E. Conlee, 52 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to South 1st Street and Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to Montgomery Street and Pine Street in reference to a suspicious person.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with female in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to a death investigation.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street. Jacob N. Thomas, 37 of Staunton, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street and Springfield Road in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Brandon R. Miller, 24 of Eagarville, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Clinton Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025
An officer was out at a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare with a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Clark Street. Dalton A. Maguire, 25 of Palmyra, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a carbon monoxide detector going off.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of Montgomery Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue on South 4th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to an animal complaint in the 100 block of Richards Street.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to dumping garbage upon real property.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 800 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a found item.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to Park Avenue and Springfield Road in reference to a suspicious person.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Calcari Street in East Gillespie in reference to a burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a juvenile in reference to a lost item.
An officer was dispatched to Henry Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was out at a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare with a suspicious vehicle.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to an alarm call. David A Orear, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested for criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henry Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to South Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Park Avenue and Clinton Street in reference to a medical assist.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Cedar Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Michael L Ridenhour, 45 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for two counts of nonconsensual dissemination of sex image.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street. William J. Goth, 39 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for expired registration,
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property. Althea E. Jones, 29 of Gillespie, was issued citations for driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, leaving the scene-property damage, and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Hard Road of Mt. Clare. Douglas T. Davis, 68 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for driving on revoked driver’s license. He was also issued citations for expired registration, revoked driver’s license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop Francis Street and Walnut Street. Kendra M. Cartwright, 30 of Gillespie, was issued citations for operation an uninsured motor vehicle, driving on suspended registration, and expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Easton Street. Steven A. Kroll, 33 of Eagarville, was arrested on two warrants – one out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for resisting a peace officer and one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Burton Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street and Laura Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Park Avenue in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 2400 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Bike Trail to retrieve found items.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 1400 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Spring Street in reference to a medical assist.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a fight in progress. Ronald R. Arnold, 35 of Gillespie, was arrested for aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of South Madison Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Meadowlark Drive in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to South Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Chestnut Street. Timothy J. Rettig, 22 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for speeding.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Francis Street in reference to criminal trespass to residence.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Staunton Road in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a hit and run traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious male in the business.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Charles Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to North 4th Street and Locust Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Oak Street. Brock A. Werner, 27 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to criminal trespass to residence.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud in the 300 block of West Oak Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 400 block of West Walnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street reference illegal burning. David A. Orear, 33 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to domestic battery. Kyrrah J. McKinney, 51 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to an animal complaint.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to fraud in the 500 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Edgar Street reference juvenile issues.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues in the 100 block of West Maple Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld.
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 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a civil standby.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cody A. Barksdale, 27 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richard Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a scam in the 400 block in the North 7th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to subjects going through the dumpster.
An officer spoke with a female at a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street to assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an item found.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute and juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a home security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2024
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Pine Street and Madison Street. Val L. Leefers, 80 of Carlinville, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an impaired driver. John M. Mihelcic, 57 of Plano, Texas, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Henry Street in East Gillespie. Brandon E. Swarringin, 26 of Carlinville, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to Sarraco Drive in Benld reference a suspicious person.
An Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Trolley Street in Benld. Aulona Seferi, 22 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Clinton Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the corner of West Oak and Jersey Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
