Police News
Police Activity: May 20-26
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012
Nancy C. Zimmerman, 30, Litchfield was cited for speeding 42 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Jessie E. Smith, 19, Benld was cited for no valid registration and passenger under 19 not wearing a seatbelt.
Allison M. Moran, 17, Brighton was cited for failure to wear seat belt.
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012
Bradley J. Wolff, 32, Litchfield turned himself in on a warrant out of Glen Carbon P.D. for failure to appear on a driving on a revoked license. He posted bond and was released.
Officer was called to the 300 block of Park Ave. to take a theft report. The owner of the residence advised that someone stole her 4 gas cans and 2 extension cords.
Jesse D. Hammann, 32, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a seat belt citation.. He was transported to District 18 and released to a Montgomery County deputy.
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
Officers were called for a domestic in progress in the 100 block of S. Macoupin. When they arrived, the male that called stated his old girlfriend attacked him for no reason. She started throwing his things out of the apartment. The female said he grabbed her by the arms and forced her to the ground. Neither one wanted to file charges. The male subject left for the night and was told to have an officer go with him to pick up his belongings.
James T. Bertagnolli, 21, Gillespie was cited for failure to wear seat belt.
Officers were called to the 300 block of E. Elm for an irate father who confronted his neighbor for calling the police earlier on his children who was walking thru the complainant’s garden. Joshua E. Bailey, 33, Gillespie was arrested for disorderly conduct. He posted bond and was released.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
Officers were called to a business parking lot in the 200 block of Southern St. for a possible fight. When officers arrived, the two male subjects were gone. Later, one of the male subjects came to the police department to report that another male had yelled comments about his girlfriend. They got into a verbal argument so he left the store because he did not want to get into trouble. The other male was called and told not to have any contact with the other male or charges could be filed.
Johnny W. Cox, 21, Eagerville was cited for failure to wear seat belt.
Michele R. L. Biay, 18, Raymond was cited for failure to wear seat belt.
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012
Officer took a report from a female who said that while riding in a vehicle she was in an argument with her husband. Her 12 year old son who was sitting in between them, tried to protect her when he husband grabbed him around the neck. She and her son got out of the vehicle and came to the police station. She signed charges for her son against her husband who was not located at the time. On Friday evening, May 25, 2012 Davy L. Middleton Jr., 31, Gillespie was located in Benld. He was arrested for domestic battery and transported to Macoupin County jail.
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012
Officer took a report from a female who had been contacted from her bank, that there were 4 different transactions made on her debit card. She advised that she did not make those transactions and the bank cancelled her debit card but needed a report.
Clifton W. Gipson, 26, Granite City was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a traffic charge and for a burglary and theft charge. He was transported to Macoupin County jail.
Officers were called to the 300 block of W. Pine for a domestic dispute. When they arrived, found that the female started the verbal argument. The male left the residence for the rest of the night.
Officers were called to the 400 block of West Baker by a neighbor who was being disturbed by a male and female out in the yard yelling at each other. Anthony J. Ferrero, 49, Gillespie and Alice A. Ferrero, 32, Gillespie was arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to Macoupin County jail..
SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012
Rebecca N. Tedrick, 28, Bethalto was cited for speeding 44 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Officer took a report from a female who advised there were two tombstones knocked over in the Catholic Cemetery. The caretaker was notified and advised it had to happen in the afternoon because there was no damage this morning.
Officer took a report from a male who was getting harassing phone calls from a number he did not recognize. When the officer contacted the person calling, it was an ex-girlfriend who was using her son’s phone. She was told not to call anymore or charges could be filed.
Officer took a report from a female who said her ex-husband will not stop texting her. The male was called and he advised that he did not want the female calling him either. Both were advised any more calls and charges could be filed.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
Jonathan M. Kirkwood, 29 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for traffic.
An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Adams Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was out with a female at Trolley Street and Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Henry Street in East Gillespie. Camden G. Zumwalt, 18 of Staunton, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
Cory D. Norton, 33 of Columbus, NC, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for driving while driver’s license was suspended. He also has a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear while driver’s license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the intersection of Madison Street and Wilson Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was out with a male at Staunton Road and Charles Street in reference to a traffic crash. Tanner E. Moore, 28 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, using an electronic communication device, and failure to change address.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Staunton Road in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Maple Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richards Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was out in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld. Amanda L. Broderick, 37 of Benld, was issued citations for unlawful possession of traffic signs and obstruction. Luther C. Welch, 31 of Shipman, was issued a citation for obstruction.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to illegal dumping and criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft in the 1200 block of Second Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street. Andrea M. Hulsey, 30 of Mt. Clare, was issued a citation for her minor child not wearing a seatbelt.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to Kentucky Street and Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street to assist the Macoupin County Sheriff Department in serving an eviction notice.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a well-being check.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Donaldson Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Trinity A. Pruitt, 22 of Benld, was issued citations for speeding and for illegal transportation of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil issue.
The school resource officer brought a child to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of West Spruce Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 2300 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Clay Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
An officer was dispatched near the water plant in reference to juveniles fighting.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Second Street in Benld in reference to assisting the Litchfield Police Department with a case.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Charles Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Henry Street in East Gillespie. Leonard J. Schwartz, 55 of Edwardsville, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Scott A. Byrd, 49 of Wilsonville, was issued a citation for expired registration.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Larry E. Conlee, 42 of Mt. Clare, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for dangerous drugs. He was also arrested for resisting a peace officer and aggravated battery.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint on Bishop Drive at Gillespie Lake.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to solicitation.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to assisting the Staunton Police Department.
An officer was dispatched to Francis Street and Plum Street in reference to traffic control.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to road rage.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henry Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richard Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to neighborhood trouble.
An officer was dispatched to the 2000 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Frey Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Harmony Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of Madison Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment through electronic communication in the 600 block of Henrietta Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richards Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a security check.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street to assist an Alderwoman with an ordinance issue. Sebastian S. Nessl, 31 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for accumulation prohibited (garbage).
An officer was dispatched to Elm Street and Macoupin Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was out at a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage done to his vehicle on Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville in reference to criminal trespass.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026
Lloyd B. Rogers, 47 of Benld, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the area of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was out at a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Maple Street. Brandon M. Dugan, 33, of Wilsonville, was given a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to fraud in the 500 block of East Elm Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Osie Street in reference to an ISPERN that the Illinois State Police had put out on a vehicle. The Gillespie Police Department stopped and held the vehicle until State Police could arrive.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone on Columby Drive at Gillespie Lake.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer arrested Theodore H. Hopper, 54 of Gillespie, on a Collinsville warrant for fentanyl manufacturing or delivery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist and a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to North 8th Street in Benld in reference to subjects riding an off-road vehicle on the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Jordan D. Bishop, 22 of Wood River, was issued a citation for no valid driver’s license.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on North 8th Street in Benld. The vehicle fled from the officer and was later located in a field on Washer Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was dispatched to speak with a female in reference to a domestic dispute in the 500 block of North of 7th Street in Benld.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at 8th Street and Maple Street in Benld. Lauren E. Wolfe, 21 of Granite City, was issued citations for improper use of registration and expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to Wilson Street and Staunton Road in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer took a report of a motor vehicle theft in the 200 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to South Street and High Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer spoke with a male at the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and 1st Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Frey Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Rt. 4 in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
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 300 block of Francis 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 East Spruce Street in Benld in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a noise complaint.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an assault.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street in reference to assisting MCSD with a criminal trespass to property incident in Sawyerville.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to East Wilson Street and Abba Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to found items.
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Macoupin Street. Douglas R. Whitten, 45 of Litchfield, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a revoked driver’s license, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, operating an uninsured vehicle, and disobeying a stop sign.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Adams Street. Trenton M. Phillips, 18 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for improper lighting.
An officer was out on East Central Avenue in Benld at the storage units in reference to an open door.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. Eileen D. Neuner, 59 of Bunker Hill, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Clark Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Pine Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Western Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to criminal trespass. Jeffery M. Sneed, 43 of Gillespie, was issued citations for disorderly conduct and squeal, screech, and spinning of tires.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt Clare in reference to an individual attempting to use a counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bill.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Kentucky Street in Benld. Charles W. Robbins, 48 of Benld was arrested for driving while license were revoked and possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Osie Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a civil issue.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a dumpster on fire.
An officer was dispatched to Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to Walnut Street and Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Benld Street in Eagarville in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Main Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was out at Eagarville Road and Henderson Road in Eagarville in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Henry Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a reckless driver on East Walnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
An officer was dispatched to several different locations with trees down across the roadways due to the storm.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street. Colton M. Wells, 26 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.
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 Richard Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of High Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Charles Street in reference to an animal complaint
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Wilson Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to Circle Drive at Gillespie Lake in reference to a 911 call.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Easton Street. Brayan Dias-Rodriguez, 26 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Henry Street in East Gillespie. Rachel L. Kaminski, 41 of Granite City, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer spoke with a male in the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a medical assist in the 700 block of Biddle St.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 700 block of Broadway in reference to an alarm sounding.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
