Gillespie police blotter: October 27-November 9

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GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of October 27 to November 9, 2024 and are as follows:

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Gillespie Street. Jacob M. Showalter, 22 of Staunton, was arrested for suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and illegal possession of alcohol.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage in the 600 block of Charles Street.
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 100 block of West Oak Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 7^th Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Clinton Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld in reference to found property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Wilson Street in reference to a neighborhood dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighborhood dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024

An officer was dispatched to West Central Avenue and Trolley Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash. Troy J. Camerer, 52 of Gillespie, was issued citations for improper lane usage, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to report a crash.
An officer was dispatched to Oak Street and Maple Street in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer spoke with a juvenile at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an incident that took place in the 400 block of Oregon Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an order of protection issue.
An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud in the 600 block of Charles Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street reference a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to stalking.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a child custody issue.
The school resource officer was dispatched to the high school nurses office to assist with a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to theft
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an issue on the bike trail in Benld.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal trespass to property. Stephanie K. Short, 59 of Gillespie, was issued citations for resist/obstructing peace officer, fleeing and eluding officer, disregarding stop sign and reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road and Charles Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in reference to an issue with a violation of an order of protection.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024

An officer was dispatched to East Spruce Street and South Main Street in Benld in reference to a hit and run with property damage.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Lucas J. Edwards, 23 of Gillespie, was issued citations for speeding, reckless driving, flee and eluding, no valid driver’s license and obstructing.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Jersey Street in reference to suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to a medical call
An officer was dispatched to Route 16 and East Gillespie in reference to reckless driving,
An officer was dispatched to the Benld City Park in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property,
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1^st of Benld in reference to a well-being check.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a probation violation.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Maple Street. Matthew S. King, 20 of Staunton, was issued a citation for illegal possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer initiated at traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Brittany A. Hughes, 29 of Carlinville, was issues a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue and Elm Street in reference to reckless driving on an ATV.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to Oak Street and Jersey Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 7^th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2024

An officer dispatched to the 200 block of West Pine Street in reference to theft. Rashad R. Williams, 35, was arrested on a warrant out of Champaign County for failure to appear for criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to an animal complaint. Heather L. Kimberlin, 48 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to East Eiler Avenue in Benld in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Pine Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Spanish Needle Road and North of Rock Road at Gillespie Lake in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a burglary.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Park Street in Benld reference a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Maple Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

An officer was dispatched to 400 block of North 6^th Street in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.
Ricky M. Starr, 44 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for aggravated domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Edgar Street in Eagarville in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Second Street in reference to an ordinance issue.
An officer was out at South Macoupin Street and Cedar Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to reckless driving.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street. Adam J. Wieties, 41 of Carlinville, was issued citations for expired registration and suspended registration.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to suspicious circumstances in the 300 block of Henrietta Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Shelby Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Western Street in reference to a 911 call
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4^th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue that took place at Gillespie High School.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue and Broadway Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Maple Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street. Matthew D. Knick, 20 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for driving while license is suspended.
An officer was dispatched to North Macoupin Street and East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7^th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 4^th Street in Benld to assist Department and Child of Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 at Sawyerville Road in Benld in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to trespassing. Kimberly L. Ashmore, 55 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud in the 700 block of South Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4^th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 6^th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 400 block of LJ Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7^th Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 8^th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to East Elm Street and Clinton Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Shelby Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 4^th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an animal complaint in Benld in the 300 block of South 2^nd Street.

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