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Police Activity: August 20-26
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012
Jake B. Hamilton, 17, Bethalto was cited for GDL operation motor vehicle outside permitted driving hours and GDL unlawful number of passengers.
Officer took a report from a female who was receiving harassing and threatening phone calls from a male subject. He was contacted and advised anymore phone calls and charges would be filed.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012
Jacob E. Fritz, 26, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a retail theft charge. He posted bond and was released.
Officer took a report from a male subject in the 100 block of Park Avenue that when he returned home his fishing equipment was stolen out of his back yard.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012
Officer took a report from a male who had been harassed at a business in the 100 block of N. Macoupin. He did not want to file charges at this time against a female who pushed him and yelled at him. He did want her contacted and advised if there is a next time, he will file charges.
Officer was called to Gillespie & Handy Streets for a male driver who was driving too fast and screeching tires. Blake D. Neel, 20, Gillespie was cited for disorderly conduct.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2012
Officer took a report from a student at the high school parking lot. A female who had her car parked there had the driver’s side of her vehicle keyed.
Officer took a report from a male who reported being harassed by his ex-girlfriend. She was contact and advised not to call or text him anymore or charges could be filed.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012
Officer was called to the 300 block of E. Oak where the resident let his dog out and a man jumped out of the bushes. The man was located and advised that while walking home he fell in the bushes.
Officer took a report from a female who advised that she was missing several items from her residence in the 700 block of Olive Street.
Officer took a report from a female in the 200 block of W. Spruce who found that the driver’s side glass was broken out of her vehicle parked at the residence.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2012
Jamie L. Clark, 23, Livingston was cited for having no insurance.
Bill J. Acup Jr., 52, Gillespie was arrested for improper lane usage, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving while license revoked. He posted bond and was released.
Johnelle B. Acup, 40, Gillespie was cited for permitting a driver under the influence of alcohol to drive.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012
Jessica A. Richardson, 22, Gillespie was arrested for illegal operation of sound amplification system, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver. She posted bond and was released.
A father reported that the mother of his child violated the child custody order. She did not bring the child home after visitation and he has full custody. He did not want his son to miss school.
He was advised to bring the custody papers to the police department so the officer could see what options could be taken.
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SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College has announced its full-time and part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2025 semester. Part-time students are enrolled in six to 11 credit hours while full-time students are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.
Students who earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and earned President’s list honors. Students who earned between a GPA of 3.5-3.99 earned Vice President’s list honors. The excerpt below features Macoupin County students.
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Bunker Hill – Logan R. Helling
Carlinville – Reid P. Evans*, Brody M. Reif
Gillespie – Maris E. Brill, Austin L. Grace*
Girard – Max Allen*, Katie Angulo*, Mick B. Downs*, Josh Hagerman, Reed Lewis, Michael S. Prose*
Mount Olive – Jakobb E. Brown*, Georgia G. Kampwerth
Palmyra – Alexis R. Bowman*
Staunton – Paige N. Horstmeyer*, Michael J. Matesa*, Lauren R. Mathis, Brandon Mo
Virden – Zorah E. Austin*, Michaeh N. Barnhouse*, Maddie Carver, Jackson R. Pierce*, Morgan C. Snell*, Grant M. Strickler, Courtney N. Ulinski*
PART-TIME STUDENTS
Benld – Christopher Young*
Carlinville – Alex C. Nance*, Jerry D. Nance Jr.*
Gillespie – Jessica L. Tiek*
Girard – Lindsey J. Ferguson*, Jackson R. Henke*, Natalie Moriconi*
Mount Olive – Kara A. Harmon*, Justin D. O’Neill*, Hayden Wylder*
Virden – Candace L. Carlile*, Lillian M. Carlile*, Natalie M. Little*, Josie P. Patterson, Luciano Pierce*
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The 2:18 Missions Team, a dedicated local outreach group based in Gillespie, is excited to announce its upcoming cookout fundraiser to support its community initiatives. The event will take place on Saturday, June 21st, at Randy’s Market in Benld.
From approximately 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., community members are invited to enjoy delicious homemade food while supporting a worthy cause. The menu will feature pork chops, pork burgers, hot dogs, and refreshing water — perfect for a summer day of good food and fellowship.
“All proceeds from this event will go directly toward our mission efforts to serve and uplift our community,” said a spokesperson for 2:18 Missions Team. “We’re grateful for the support of our neighbors and look forward to seeing everyone there!”
Come out to Randy’s Market in Benld on June 21st to enjoy a tasty meal, support local endeavors, and connect with others in the community.
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CARLINVILLE, IL – On June 14th, concerned citizens are invited to join a coalition of grassroots organizations to nonviolently protest in front of the Macoupin County Courthouse at 201 E. Main St. in Carlinville, IL, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. This protest is one of over 1,400 protests taking place nationwide with millions of participants as part of the NO KINGS National Day of Action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration.
Trump’s unconstitutional actions include suppressing free speech, detaining people for their political positions, deporting American citizens, defying the courts, and much more – all while enriching himself and his billionaire allies.
“Now Donald Trump is planning a military parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14th. This display of might is intended to intimidate opponents and solidify his image as a strongman, while paying for it with taxpayer dollars.”, said Kelley Hatlee, a volunteer organizer with the Macoupin County 50501and Indivisible movements. “Instead of allowing this military parade to be the center of attention, the NO KINGS nationwide protests make action everywhere else the story of America on June 14th: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption.”, said Hatlee.
“We’re showing up together as neighbors, friends, and fellow community members to say NO to authoritarianism and yes to a government that serves everyone,” said Chelsa Pruden, a volunteer organizer with Macoupin PRIDE and Macoupin County 50501 and Indivisible. “We’re tired of watching powerful people trample our rights and our voices. This protest is about reminding everyone, especially those in power, that real strength comes from the people.”
Participants are encouraged to make protest signs that convey their personal messages. Packaged, nonperishable food items will be accepted for donation to local food pantries to help low-income families who will be hit hardest by Trump’s policies.
The NO KINGS protest in Carlinville is organized by a volunteer coalition of the Macoupin PRIDE and the Macoupin County 50501 and Indivisible grassroots movements. The coalition has created a Facebook page titled “Macoupin County 50501 and Indivisible” for concerned citizens to follow.
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