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Police Activity: February 19-24

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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.

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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.

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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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Police search for suspects after robbery at Besserman Superbowl

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A screenshot of the suspects involved in the break-in from the business’s security system. (photo/Besserman Superbowl Facebook)

Police in Gillespie are searching for at least two people involved in an early morning break-in and robbery that happened early Wednesday at Besserman Superbowl.

The bowling alley said on their Facebook page the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23. The suspects compromised the ATM and a gaming machine. The business’s security measures and a quick response from the Gillespie Police Department limited the suspects time inside the establishment to under 10 minutes but substantial damage was sustained.

Temporary repairs were made quickly and normal business hours were not interrupted for Besserman Superbowl but no arrests have been made. Anyone with information about the incident or the individuals involved are urged to contact the Gillespie Police Department at 217-839-2922.

“We appreciate the outpouring of support from our patrons, friends, and family in response to the break-in yesterday morning,” Besserman Superbowl posted on their Facebook page. “We value your loyalty and anticipate serving you soon at our renowned bowling alley and friendly community hub.”

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Gillespie Police Report October 20 – October 26, 2024

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street 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 child endangerment.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Oak Street. Dakota A. Throne, 26 of Eagarville, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Pine Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Edwards Street in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic battery.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Second Street in reference to an animal call.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block West Burton Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a criminal trespass to residence warning.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at North Macoupin Street and Casey’s parking lot. Mitchell R. Hancock, 38 of Litchfield, was arrested for revoked driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Theodore H. Hopper, 52 of Gillespie, was issued citations for driving while his driver’s license was suspended.

An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street and Clinton Street in reference to a car alarm sounding.

An officer was dispatched to Route 16 and East Elm Street in reference to a traffic crash. Larry D. Darr, 74 of Benld, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to the removal of found property.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a noise complaint.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Chad M. Murday, 50 of Mt. Clare, was issued a citation for expired driver’s license.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Mt. Clare Road in Mt. Clare. Charles B. McGrady, 72 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for expired registration.

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 Route 4 and Route 138 in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was out at Clinton Street and East Walnut Street in reference to a car alarm sounding.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Theodore H. Hopper, 52 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for driving while license was suspended.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024

Officers were out in the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to burglary, criminal damage to property, and attempt to elude a police officer.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Street and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Janet Holley, 60 of Pike Road, AL, was issued citations for speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and attempt to elude a police officer.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to an animal issue.

An officer was out in the 300 block of West Henrietta Street attempting contact with a sex offender for failure to register.  Daniel R. Sawyer, 47 of Gillespie, was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Western Street in reference to theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a runaway.

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in Gillespie in reference to a juvenile issue.

The school resource officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a missing person.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Easton Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to Pine Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a report of reckless driving.

The school resource officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Handy Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in reference to a civil standby.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to a dog bite.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.

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An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of West Oak Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference a well-being check.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to an assault.

An officer was dispatched to Green Street and Baker Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a no contact order.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Gillespie Police Report October 6 – October 12, 2024

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department and spoke with a male in reference to fraud and harassment.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department and spoke with a female in reference to a theft in the 100 block of West Elm Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic battery.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference a well-being check.

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An officer was dispatched to the Bike Trail on the Benld side in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer made contact with a male at East Locust Street and North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a person walking with an open container of alcohol.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to suspicious persons in the alley.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to suspicious circumstances in the 100 block of North 2nd Street in Benld.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Walnut Street and 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

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An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment.

An officer was dispatched to Park Street and Trolley Street in Benld in reference to a dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to a fire call.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to Short Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to harassment.

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass. Elizabeth A. Marfell, 34 of Gillespie, was arrested for criminal defacement of property.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

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An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to 5th Street and Eiler Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South First Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Short Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a medical call.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024

The school resource officer was called to the high school office in reference to a student possibly having a taser in his vehicle. A 16-year-old male from Benld was issued citations for disorderly conduct, concealed weapon on school property, and underage tobacco use.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to criminal trespass and burglary.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a dog vs. dog bite. Jay A. Allison, 52 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to Spruce Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Clinton Street in reference to a suspicious person.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin 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 traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Street in reference to landlord issues. Elizabeth A. Marfell, 34 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.

An officer was dispatched to Park Avenue in reference to a suspicious circumstance.

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An officer was dispatched to Adams Street and East Maple Street in reference to illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to Henry Street and Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Pine Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to South Kentucky Street and West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Shelby Street in reference to domestic battery. Lucas J. Edwards, 22 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.

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An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of West Easton Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a no contact order.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Burton Street in reference to unwanted solicitation.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Street in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to illegal burning.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Western Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to needing someone removed from the home. Ashleigh K. Bethel, 40 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on battery.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Illinois Avenue in Benld. John D. Bray, 19 of Carlinville, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to Madison Street and Wilson Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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