Police News
Police Activity: February 19-24
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
Officer was called to the 300 block of Park Ave. for a domestic in progress where the male had already left when the officer arrived. The residence was all dark but the officer found out the male had pulled the power before leaving. Charges are pending for the male, interference with emergency communication.
Officer took a report from a female who was receiving harassing phone calls from her ex-husband. He was contacted and advised that charges could be filed.
Officer took another report from a female who was receiving text messages from an ex-boyfriend who stated he stayed in her apartment all night when she wasn’t there without her permission.
He was contacted and advised that if he called, text or came to her apartment, he would be arrested.
Officer took a report from a female in the 600 block of South Street who had been receiving harassing text messages from two different individuals. They were contacted and advised that charges could be filed.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
James M. Brawner, 31, Gillespie was cited for improper lane usage.
Ashley A. Cochran, 24, Livingston was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. She was transported to Macoupin County jail.
After making a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to use a turn signal, the driver, William C. Stephens, 37, Gillespie was cited for no valid drivers license but arrested on a warrant out of Louisiana for parole violation. Also, a passenger, Nikki S. Kopp, 39, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Madison County for failure to appear on driving while revoked. They were both transported to Macoupin County jail.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
Barbara J. Grant, 50, Sorento was cited for failure to report an accident to the Police after she hit a vehicle in the school parking lot and left the scene. She was located later in Benld.
Officer took a report from a female subject who had been receiving threatening text messages. The other female was called and advised that charges could be filed against her.
Officer was called to the 200 block of S. Macoupin for domestic between a male and his girlfriend. She was moving out and they were arguing about what she could take. She just took her personal belongings. After she left, the male told the officer that she had slapped and punched him but he didn’t report it because she left.
Officers received a call to the 500 block of Western where subject were ringing a door bell and then running. Also, the subject left in a vehicle using a PA system. The officers received another call about the PA system in the 600 block of Charles St. The vehicle was stopped and the driver, Steven W. Laurent, 20, Mt. Olive was cited for driving without lights when required and having no insurance. Auston M Ursch, 18, Wilsonville was cited for disturbing the peace after he advised he was the one using the PA system.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011
Craig P. Barnes, 23, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a consumption of liquor by a minor. He was transported to District 18 and released to a Montgomery County deputy.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
Officer was called to the 400 block of E. Elm for a female refusing the leave the residence. The female had bit her husband’s lip drawing blood because she was upset with him. Christine L. Bourland, 44, Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery and transported to Macoupin County jail.
Officer was called to the high school for a female student who had a knife in her possession. She was released to her mother.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Officer took a report from a female who is missing her expensive wedding band since November. She believes that someone was in her house at one time and might have taken it, as they haven’t had any break-ins.
Officer was called to the 200 block of E. Oak for a burglary and theft of several items. A crime scene tech with Illinois State Police was called and came out to process the scene. This case is under investigation.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street in reference to a dog at large. Jessica M. Brackman, 34 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Second Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut 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.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Wilson Street in reference to illegal burning.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to harassment and criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Adams Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at North Hard Road and Walnut Street in Benld. Jessica M. Reiman, 40 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was out at Welfare Park with a suspicious vehicle, officer advised the subjects the park was closed after dark.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious male.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 Block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Adams Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Easton Street and Staunton Road. Jason L. Peter, 48 of Carlinville, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henry Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Fulton Street in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Henry Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Maple Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a domestic dispute.
THRUSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a child custody issue.
Adam M. Miller, 36 of Edwardsville, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on burglary.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Short Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Central Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of West Easton Street in reference to theft.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an order of protection.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a noise complaint in the 600 block of North Frey Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Clay Street. Sarah E. Walker, 42 of Highland, was issued citations for expired registration and operating uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street reference a domestic battery. Lora A. Hill, 49 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in Benld in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a report of reckless driving.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to theft in the 500 block of Jersey Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Kelly Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle at a business in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business at 100 North Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute and criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Francis Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Central in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a fire. Sharen D. Conlee, 67 of Mt. Clare, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for battery.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of West Easton Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
An officer was out in the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a security check.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and South Street. Blayne E. Brown, 22 of Nilwood, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Andrea L. Kissell, 36 of Benld, was issued citations for fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, disobeying a stop sign, failure to use turn signal, driving reckless, and improper lane usage.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Trolley in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle
An officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Staunton Road in reference to someone walking on the side of the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Abba Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatch to Oak Street and Frey Street in reference to downed wires.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass to a vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to 201 West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to a business at the corner of Central Avenue and Route 4 in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an item that was found.
An officer was dispatched was dispatched to Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a domestic battery and a dog bite in the 400 block of West Chestnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to Abba Street and Easton Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
THRUSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Walnut Street and Montgomery Street. Jeremy L. Vonburg, 44 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue and domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Middle School in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street of Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to the removal of someone from the home.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a juvenile issue.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to fraud and stolen identification.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Locust Street in Benld. Noel J.Kennon, 46 of Benld, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to report an accident, reckless driving, and criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 8th Street and Central Avenue in Benld. David H. Guild, 80 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with male in reference to harassment by telephone.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby for a child custody exchange.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Baker Street in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer spoke with a female in the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to fraud.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to an assault and neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a 911 medical call.
An officer was out at a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Madison Street in reference to a 911 medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Pine Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue at the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a civil stand by.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a possible theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an animal call.
An officer was dispatched to Second Street in reference to a noise complaint.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female and her daughter in reference to criminal sexual abuse.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Baker Street. Stormee M. Lyons, 31 of Benld, was issued citations for operating uninsured vehicle and improper use of registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 16 in reference to a reckless driver.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Macoupin street in reference to a suspicious noise.
The School Resource officer requested an officer for assistance in reference to a fight with juveniles at a business in the 500 block of Broadway Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Maple Street in reference to the alley way being blocked.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a theft.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. April J. Mundy, 47 of Godfrey, was arrested on a warrant out of St. Charles County for dangerous drugs; she was also issued citations for child endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating an uninsured vehicle. Derek E. Fogle, 34 of Alton, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on driving while license were suspended.
School Resource Officer requested assistance from Gillespie Police officer in reference to a fight in the high school parking lot.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to an unwanted solicitation.
An officer was dispatched to East Chestnut Street and Second Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a 911 call
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil issue.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Paige M. Charlesworth, 30 of Wilsonville, was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle.
THRUSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Osie Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. A 17-year-old male from Benld was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to Chestnut Street and Madison Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to a residence.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to harassment.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to suspicious circumstance out at a residence on Old Lake Road at Gillespie Lake.
An officer spoke with a juvenile at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an issue in the 500 block of West Baker Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Mark N. Richardson, 25 of Gillespie, was arrested for failure to change his address as a sex offender. He was also arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.
Mary K. Hughes, 72 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for criminal trespass to land.
Tina M. Youtz, 48 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of a court order.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
