GILLESPIE — The following police blotter items were reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the dates of March 3, 2024 through March 16, 2024:
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the Benld Sports Center Complex in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 600 block of Olive Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Second Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a house check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Hard Road in Benld in reference to dogs at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a 911 open line. The officer checked the area and discovered it was a child playing with the phone.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Ave and Main Street in Benld. Christy L. Williams, 39, of Bunker Hill was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 15000 block of Harmony Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of Maple Street in reference to assistance with a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway in reference to a domestic battery. Lee A. Pollard, 23, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to harassment by electronic communication.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of Cahokia Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile runaway.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue and to recover property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave in reference to improper parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to Route 138 and Benld Cemetery in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash/hit-and-run.
An officer was out on Handy Street and Easton Street in reference to a motorist assist and property damage.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property and harassment.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to domestic trouble and juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Clark Street in reference to a hit-and-run.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to harassment in the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Ave in East Gillespie in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Dollar General in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person walking in the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave in reference to improper parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Hard Road in Benld for unwanted solicitors.
An officer was out in the 600 block of Edwards Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to Easton Street and Handy Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to Central Ave and Route 4 in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to Henrietta Street and Green Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Route 4 in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave in reference to improper parking.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Ave in East Gillespie. Elizabeth A. Knight, 54, of Washington was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the area of East Easton and South Second Street for smoke coming from under a bridge.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to fraud.
An officer met with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to the return of found property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to property.
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a 911 hang-up call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street for a vehicle complaint. Tammy M. Dunn, 53, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal squealing/screeching of tires.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was out at Park Street and Pine Street in Benld in reference to a trailer truck stuck under the train trestle. Chase E. Schultz, 21, of New Baden was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic device.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to a suspicious person in the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a 911 open line. Once an officer arrived on scene, they discovered it to be a misdial.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to assistance in removing an intoxicated subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street 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 intoxicated female.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Jersey Street and Spruce Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to cyber-bullying.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to theft and aggravated assault.
An officer was dispatched to South 8th Street and Central Ave in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a dog at large.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker in reference to a juvenile issue.
Tammy M. Dunn, 53, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal squealing/screeching of tires.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln in Eagarville in reference to a well-being check.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Henry Street in reference to a domestic dispute and child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
Halli L. Thompson, 23, of Benld was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear while driving while their license was suspended.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Ave and Main Street in Benld. Heaven L. Kopsie, 31, of Benld for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in reference to an accidental 911 misdial.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Berry Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Ave in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Central Ave in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was out at Oak Street and Macoupin Street in reference to juvenile issues.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Stephanie M. Lasica, 29, of Mt. Clare was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and overtaking on the left lane.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to 600 block of Frey Street in reference to an assault.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street in East Gillespie. Thor S. Barnes, 43, of Forest Grove, OR was arrested for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol, and improper use of evidence of registration.
An officer was dispatched to South Main and South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Willow Street in Benld in reference to harassment by telephone.
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024
Gaberial A. Desherlia, 22, of Gillespie was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a suspicious item that was left by a building.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Cynthia D. Edwards, 55, of Benld was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to disturbing the peace.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist.
Logan M. Billings, 34, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for aggravated battery.
The officers were dispatched to 5th Street and Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. A 16-year-old from Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a found item left on a porch.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
An officer dispatched to the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Brandon M. Lyons, 43, of Gillespie was arrested for aggravated domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Oregon Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to West Maple Street and North Jersey Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer assisted an Alderman with an Ordinance issue in the 100 block of Henry Street.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Spruce Street and 5th Street in Benld. Dallas W. Richardson, 29, of Benld was arrested for improper use of evidence of registration and expired registration.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to LJ Avenue and Broadway Street in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to criminal trespass to property.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
An officer was approached by a female in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare and reported suspicious behavior.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Charles Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in reference to the violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Mor Street in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was out in the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld to speak with a male in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis 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 500 block of Horizon Street.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 700 block of Frey Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a domestic. David L. Clark, 31, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 5th Street in reference to traffic control.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 300 block of South Street
An officer was out at Madison Street and Spruce Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Street in reference to juvenile issues.
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