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Police Activity: January 1st-7th
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012
After a vehicle was stopped for a loud muffler after midnight, two females, both age 16 were cited for curfew under local ordinance.
Officer was called to the 300 block of Fillmore for a domestic in progress. When he arrived, found that there was nothing going on. The female believe it was her ex that called and reported it.
Adlynn B. Cope, 26, Gillespie was cited for driving while license suspended.
Officer was called to the 400 block of E. Maple where it was reported that someone was shooting an air soft gun at their front door. There was no damage to the door but two male juveniles were stopped in a vehicle that matched the description given. Both males, ages 15 and 16 were released to their parents and the gun was confiscated.
MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2012
Susan C. Allen, 45, Staunton was cited for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
Officers handled several calls on criminal damage to property, where 3 young men started destroying property in Macoupin County’s venue and ended up in Gillespie. Several mailboxes and windows were destroyed in the Biddle, Rotary, South Macoupin, West Osie and West Baker area. Eric D. Edwards, 19, Gillespie, Brandon S. Schehl, 20, Hillsboro and Ryan M. Smith, 20, Gillespie were arrested by Gillespie Police and Macoupin County Sheriff’s Dept. and transported to Macoupin County jail. They were charged with disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
Matthew D. Holmes, 20, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on an uninsured motorist charge. He posted bond and was released.
Laura M.. Garrett, 27, Carlinville turned herself in on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to pay GAL fees. She posted bond and was released.
Officers were called to the 500 block of W. Burton for a domestic between a mother and her son. They had been arguing and the son left the residence for the rest of the night.
Ronald M. Burns, 23, Litchfield was arrested on a warrant out of Sangamon County for failure to appear on a drug related charge. He was transported to Macoupin County jail.
Rebecca A. Fenley, 39, Benld was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after striking a parked vehicle in the 400 block of W. Chestnut.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2012
Officers were called to the intersection of High and Burton for two female juveniles, ages 15 and 16 who were fighting. Also, there was a vehicle that left the scene with one of the girls. That vehicle was stopped and subjects were told to go to the police dept. The two juveniles were cited for fighting under local ordinances.
Derek J. Stevenson, 19, East Alton was cited for operation of uninsured motor vehicle.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012
Officers were called to a business in the 100 block of E.. Maple by a male subject who had his bed sheets stolen out of the dryer at the laundromat, while he was gone for a short time. Another person there had the license plate of the subjects that took the sheets. The subjects that took the sheets were located and advised they were doing laundry for a relative and took them by mistake. The sheets were returned to the owner.
Meghan L. Zelenka, 25, Gillespie was cited for operation of uninsured motor vehicle.
After making a traffic stop, officer issued citations to Kourtney K. Kissell, 20, Plainview for No valid drivers license, unlawful display on a vehicle of license plate not authorized on such vehicle and no insurance. Her passenger, Daniel R. Warren, 25, Plainview was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol, Charges on pending on Warren for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Andrew W. McAfee, 32, Bethalto was cited for Operation of uninsured motor vehicle.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a parking issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street. Keith S. Statler, 61 of Hillsboro, was arrested for driving while license was revoked.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue in the 500 block of West Baker Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Olive Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Jersey Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Jersey Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a parking issue.
David L. Clark, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on a driving while under the influence of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to child endangerment.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Charles Street in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspended driver.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 coming into Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to an assault.
The School Resource Officer met with a mother and son at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 2nd Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was out in the 15000 block of Oak Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was out in the 10300 block of Stump Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Hard Road in Benld. Michael S. Pirok, 45 of Staunton, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a traffic issue in the West Elm Street area.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of S 7th Street in Benld.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Spruce Street and Shelby Street in reference a traffic crash.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Clark Street. Willian T. Overturf, 39 of Benld, was arrested for driving with a revoked driver’s license.
An officer was dispatched to South Illinois Street and West Oak Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a scam alert in the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a theft in the 200 block of Penny Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Welfare Park in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 200 block of North Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Baker Street in reference to a hit and run traffic crash.
An officer initiated a traffic stop on Springfield Road and Virginia Street. Keona D. Roos, 22 of Gillespie, was issued citations for driving while license were suspended, improper use of evidence of registration, no registration, and operatingan uninsured vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Michael E. Allen, 31 of Gillespie, was arrested for operating an uninsured vehicle and an open container of alcohol.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone in the 500 block of West Virginia.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central in Benld in reference to disorderly conduct.
Larry E. Conlee, 42 of Mt. Clare, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Southern Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to the Sex Offender registry.
An officer was dispatched to the end of the Gillespie Bike Trail for a report of a fire.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 400 block of Charles Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Staunton Rd in Mt. Clare. Melissa A. Rushing, 57 of Benld, was issued a citation for failing to move over for an emergency vehicle on a stop, and operating an uninsured vehicle. Barry L. Rhodes, 58 of Benld, was issued a citation for no seat belt.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Hard Road in Benld. Steven W. Laurent, 34 of Gillespie, was issued citations for operating uninsured vehicle, operation of a vehicle with expired registration, and disobeying a traffic control device.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of 8th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 7th Street in Benld. Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Benld, was issued citations for expired registration, operating uninsured vehicle, and driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 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 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was out at 5th Street and Locust Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Biddle Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to North Macoupin Street and East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Spruce Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 of West Charles Street in reference to a 911 call.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to fraud.
Brandy L. Rose, 38 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Ash Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Adams Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to North 4th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a structure fire.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in the 400 block of East Walnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to reckless driving from North Hard Road in Benld to Staunton Road in Gillespie.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal issue.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a fraud issue.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a traffic crash and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash. Gary A. Parker, 46 of Gillespie, was issued citations for reckless driving and battery, Kelly M. Lyons, 37 of Benld, was issued citations for reckless driving, battery, and criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a male at a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to harassment through electronic device.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm sounding.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint. Marty R. Hogsed, 32 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Hard Road and Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare. Aiden A. Knodel, 18 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to assist another agency. Joshua K. Hoban, 32 of Gillespie, was detained for Carlinville Police Department for possible charges.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a missing person in the 200 block of North Trolley Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to suspicious activity.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025
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 the 300 block of Henrietta Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 2300 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to an animal call.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Benld. Mandy V. Aldridge, 44 of Benld, was issued a citation for driving a vehicle with suspended registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Kentucky Street and Central Avenue in Benld. Stormee M. Lyons, 32 of Benld, was issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle while using an electronic device.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Lincoln Street and Edgar Street in Eagarville. Tony L. Law, 58 of Benld, was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle, no valid driver’s license, and expired registration.
An Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
An officer was out with a vehicle in the 300 block of East Central in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was out with a subject in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Frey Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a juvenile at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a dispute in the 500 block of West Baker Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Broadway Street. Seth E. Bruhn, 45 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with expired registration.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a domestic battery in the 400 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld. Devon W. Pulley, 18 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint. Kussandra D. Hildebrand, 30 of Benld, was issued a citation for a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Shelby Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Crystal D. Bryant, 37 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to Calcari Street in East Gillespie in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to criminal trespass.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to criminal trespass. Melissa J. Hughes, 50 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for theft, and she was also issued a citation for criminal trespass.
An officer dispatched to Cedar Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Frey Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to Henry Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Alec T. Laughlin, 20 of Livingston, was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a motorist assist.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of South Second Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to take a report of fraud in the 600 block of West Oak Street.
An officer was out in the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Montgomery Street in reference an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Henrietta Street. Jackeline K. Hernandez-Montufar, 24 of Beardstown, was issued citations for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Trolley Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle in their driveway.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Pine in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Route 138 by Benld Cemetery in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to Osie Street and Madison Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was out on 5th Street and Locust Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was out on the 200 block of West Locust Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
