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Police Activity: January 8th-15th
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012
Kyle M. Bauer, 20, Gillespie was arrested for reckless driving, when he nearly hit two pedestrians at the corner of Park and Adams Sts. He posted bond and was released.
Officer was called to the 100 block of Park Ave. by a mother who said that her daughter was at a residence in the 200 block of Park and refusing to come home. The daughter was brought to the Police Dept. After some time, the mother came to the Police Dept. and since the daughter did not want to go home, a Children’s Home and Aid worker came to the Police Dept. to interview them.
The 15 year old daughter went home with the mother, providing they speak with a councilor within 24 to 48 hours.
Officers were called to the 500 block of E. Walnut for a domestic between two males that lived there. The one male called for his father to come pick him up, as no one wanted to press charges.
Officer took a report of child abuse when the father of a child showed the officer where the child had been burnt with a cigarette again. The child abuse hotline was called and DCFS will conduct an investigation.
Officer was called to the 300 block of E. Oak for a domestic between husband and wife. Both stated that the other one had battered each other and their 2 yr. old son that the father was holding. The father left for the night, after both subjects were told if they wanted to file charges to go up to States Attorney’s office Monday. Child abuse hotline was called and DCFS will conduct an investigation.
Joshua A. Damm, 27, Carlinville was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, after hitting the vehicle in front of him that was turning in the 100 block of N. Macoupin.
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
Jacqueline M. Everhart, 27, Livingston turned herself in on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a battery charge. She posted bond and was released.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012
Danielle L. Ellis, 29, Wilsonville was cited for operation of uninsured motor vehicle.
Susan A. Ballard, 38, Gillespie was cited for improper lane usage.
Officer took a report from a female who was receiving threatening phone calls from an ex-boyfriend. He was contacted and advised any further calls, charges could be filed.
Officers were called to the 1200 block of S. Macoupin for a possible fight between two male subjects. When they arrived found that both stated they had been struck. Both were told if they wanted to file charges to go to States Attorney’s office in the morning. An ambulance was called for one of the males and he was transported to a hospital.
Officer was called to the 500 block of W. Baker for a domestic. When arriving, he found that it was all verbal. The male subject along with his daughter left the residence for the rest of the night.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012
Officer was called to the 300 block of Fillmore where a 15 yr. old female from Staunton was babysitting. It was learned that the juvenile was a runaway. She was brought to the police dept. where her mother was called to pick her up. Children’s Home and Aid was called. A worker from there asked that the mother bring her to Staunton Police Dept. to interview them.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012
Chief was called to the 400 block of Park Avenue where a juvenile was out of control. An ambulance was called and the juvenile was transported to a hospital.
Wendy A. Crites, 25, Benld was cited for failure to yield at a stop or yield intersection when she slid thru the stop sign at Osie and hit a vehicle, going by on Staunton Road.
Theodore Hopper, 40, Gillespie turned himself in on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a battery charge. He posted bond and was released.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2012
Officer was called to the 400 block of E. Oak by an elderly lady who heard someone enter her residence at daybreak. When the officer arrived, he found Anthony P. Forman Jr., 29, Bloomington, IL in the residence. He had no idea where he was and not sure what town he was in. After being taken outside to the squad car, the officer could smell alcohol, which was 3 times the legal limit. Asked how he got to Gillespie, said he walked from Benld. Forman was arrested for disturbing the peace and pedestrian under the influence.
Officers were called to the 100 block of S. Macoupin for a male who had suicidal thoughts. On arriving, the male advised he does not have suicidal thoughts but he is depressed. He was brought to the Police Dept. and an employee of Locust Street Resource Center was called.
Officers were called to the police dept., where two females age 16 said that a male touched the side of their vehicle with the front bumper of his vehicle. There was no damage to the vehicle but when the driver asked him to stop hitting her vehicle, they got into a verbal argument. Austin M. Conlee, 19, Gillespie was cited for disorderly conduct.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012
Officer was called to the 500 block of Green St. for a domestic in progress for a female and a male, also living there. They had both been drinking and arguing, so the male left the residence for the rest of the night.
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Park Ave. where a male subject reported his truck stolen. After getting additional information, it was learned that he loaned the vehicle to a female and has been attempting to contact her to bring the vehicle back. He, eventually, found out the truck had been impounded by another agency. He was advised that since he gave the female permission to use the vehicle, that he could not report it as stolen.
Ashley L. Collier, 23, Alton, was cited for operation of uninsured motor vehicle.
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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.
