Police News
Police Activity: May 13-19
SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012
Shannon D. Johnson, Gillespie was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to signal when required and illegal transportation of alcohol. He posted bond and was released.
Charles R. Skeldon, 51, Benld was cited for failure to wear seat belt.
Jordan L. Allan, 20, Gillespie was cited for failure to wear seat belt.
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
Jennifer M. Kuhn, 35, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a bad check charge. She posted bond and was released.
Officer was called to a business in the 500 block of E. Elm for a shoplifter who had been confronted, returned items and then left the business. Charges were signed by the employee.
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
Chief took a report from a female who filed a report about a credit card fraud. She had been receiving statements on a credit card account she never opened. A couple of years ago, she lost her purse with her drivers license and social security card in it. She believes someone had stolen her identity.
Officer was called to the 300 block of E. Oak to take a report of a burglary. Someone had taken the screen off a window and gained entry. Her medication was stolen, along with some valuable coins from her bedroom. This case is under investigation.
Tonya R. Milhime, 34, Gillespie was cited for failure to wear seat belt.
Tasha F. Dannis, 31, Gillespie was arrested for retail theft that occurred the night before at the business in the 500 block of E. Elm. She was transported to Macoupin County jail.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012
Tiffany L. Billings, 25, Staunton was arrested for driving while license suspended. She was transported to Macoupin County jail.
Officer was called to a business in the 400 block of S. Macoupin where the glass in a door to a business was busted out. This happened sometime during the night, a rock was found inside the business.
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
Officers took a report from a male who was having custody issues where his daughter did not want to go back home with the mother. A case manager with Children’s Home and Aid was contacted and after several hours, the daughter left with her mother.
Kathrine J. Roberts, 32, Gillespie was arrested for battery after pushing a 19 year old pregnant female in the 500 block of Green St. She posted bond and was released.
Officer took a report from a male in the 100 block of E. Maple where he was working on a car at a business in that area. When he left the area he was working at, someone took his medication that was in the vehicle he was working on. This case is under investigation.
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
Karena E. Roos, 26, Gillespie turned herself in on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a driving while license suspended charge. She posted bond and was released.
Officer took a report from a female in the 400 block of Shelby St. who reported that her son’s yellow floor jack was missing that he had out in their yard.
While on a routine traffic stop, the officer charged two juveniles with possession of cannabis and possession of paraphernalia. The male juvenile, age 16 was released to his father and the female juvenile, age 17 was released to a relative. Formal charges will be filed at the courthouse.
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
Kayla M. Schmidt, 20, Mt. Olive was cited for failure to yield at an intersection after striking a vehicle at W. Pine and South Macoupin St.
Donald E. Bruhn, 53, Gillespie was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, loud muffler and having no insurance. He posted bond and was released.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property, criminal trespass to residence, and theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an assault.
Anita S. Northcutt, 49 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for unlawful use of possession of weapons by a felon.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Green Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Hard Road in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at East Elm and Springfield Road in East Gillespie. Nathaniel D. Ward, 33 of Sawyerville, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal transportation of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cody A. Barksdale, 28 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Second Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
William T. Overturf, 38 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for criminal trespass to a vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was asked to check out a suspicious vehicle that was parked in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare.
An officer was dispatched to Spruce Street and Second Street in reference to vehicles blocking the intersection.
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 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Robert M. Keffer, 37 of Benld, was arrested on an Edwardsville warrant for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue on South 5th Street in Benld.
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a dog at large. Ryan K. Horn, 42 of Benld, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer spoke with a male subject at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block to speak with a male in reference to a report of reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Caleb D. Fraley, 19 of Jerseyville, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Cedar Street in reference to a medical 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to East Locust and North 4th Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richard Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Benld City Park in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 200 block of West Walnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Shelby Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie City Cemetery in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cynthia E. Randle, 64 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Montgomery Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Green Street in reference to a neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a fight. Kelly M. Lyons, 36 of Benld, was arrested for battery.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to an assault.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a violation of an order of protection in the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Benld side of the Bike Trail in reference to a domestic dispute.
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to telephone harassment in the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a possible sexual abuse.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Jessica G. Baldwin, 31 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to Lake Road to speak with a male in reference to fraud that took place in the 900 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a theft in the 200 block of Locust Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Spruce Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to fraud in the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare.
An officer spoke to a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
Layne J. Withers, 31 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for damaging property/tampering with a vehicle.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through electronic communication.
An officer was dispatched to 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to 3rd Street and Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to 7th Street and Pine Street in Benld in reference to a reckless driver.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious persons.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Crystal A. Helfers, 43 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Cottage Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to criminal trespass to a vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a domestic dispute in the 600 block of Henrietta Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Fillmore Street and Baker Street. Johnelle B. Crawford, 53 of Gillespie, was arrested for operating an uninsured vehicle, suspended registration, suspended driver’s license, and operating a vehicle displaying expired registration.
Thomas F. Ray, 44 of Benton, Missouri, was arrested in Benld on a warrant out of Madison County for failure to appear on trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Clinton Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Christian T. Vickery, 32 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to state-supported property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to Chestnut Street and Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street and Clinton Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to the operation of a non-highway ATV on the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to Meadow Lark Drive in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Bike Trail in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Brayden K. Cobine, 21 of Godrey, was arrested for operating uninsured vehicle, classification of driver license, and squealing tires.
An officer was assisting in a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street when a male showed up to pick up the male from the traffic stop. Arrested was Brennden D. Cobine, 21 of Mulberry Grove, for driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to Adams Street and Henry Street reference ATV on roadway. A 15 year old male from Gillespie was issued citation for riding non-highway vehicles on roadway; also a 14 year old male was issued a citation for riding a non-highway vehicle on roadway.
An officer was dispatched to South Street and Spruce Street reference a well-being check. Dominique M. Kierbach 27 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine and no valid driver’s license.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Henderson Road and Eagarville Road in Eagarville. Ashton P. Bethard, 20 of Litchfield, were issued a citation for failure to obey a stop sign.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Second Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Locust Street in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to dogs at large. Chad W. Wallace, 40 of Benld, was issued a citation for dogs at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henrietta Street reference a dog at large. James R. Sawyer, 60 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dogs at large.
The school resource officer was contacted by a middle school teacher in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Burton Street in reference to a gas leak.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to an ordinance issue illegal burning.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to assist a father with a juvenile issue.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Frey Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street to assist an Alderman in reference to a city ordinance of an accumulation of trash.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025
An officer was dispatched to Henrietta Street and Staunton Road in reference to an abandoned vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was out on Staunton Road with juveniles after curfew, they were transported home.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Short Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Walnut Street and Macoupin Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 2600 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Illinois Avenue in Benld. Kimberly S. Pike, 64 of Tamaroa, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to Jersey Street and Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
Sharen D. Conlee, 67 of Mt. Clare, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on battery.
An officer was out in the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the Big Brick Park in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a lost child.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to West Wilson Street and Cloud Street to assist the Department and Children of Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Trolley Street in reference to down wires.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to theft on North 6th Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to two young juveniles in the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to a business on North Macoupin Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Oak Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was out with a suspicious person at Route 138 and the Benld cemetery.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Oak Street in reference to an unwanted solicitor.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to an unwanted solicitor.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 300 block of North Macoupin. Nathan J. Alderson, 34 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal welfare in the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was out with a male in the 100 block of North Macoupin St in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was out with a couple at Big Brick Park after dark, they were advised of the ordinance that all parks are closed after dark.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Plum Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Cedar Street in reference to a burglary. Daniel L. Baglin, 43 of Gillespie, was arrested for burglary. Rachel A. Aleshire, 46 of Gillespie, was arrested for burglary and on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 of Dorsey Street in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville 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 Park Avenue in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to West Walnut Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Park Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
