Gillespie police blotter: June 9-22

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GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of June 9-22, 2024 and are as follows:

SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a couple in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department and spoke with a female in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespassing to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Easton Street in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to First Street in Gillespie in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was to the 300 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in reference to a dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to the 10,000 Louis Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a domestic disturbance.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious circumstance.

MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to Welfare Park in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was out in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious male.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7^th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer met with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference toa theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Easton Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 6^th Street in Benld in reference to a burglary. John A. Crisel, 62, of Benld was arrested for burglary.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to discovered property.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Burton Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by telephone.

An officer was out with a male in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a dog at large.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to found property,

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 1000 block of South Madison Street in reference to an ordinance issue of trash accumulation.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to identity theft.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson Street in reference to an alarm sounding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. A 16-year-old female from Benld was issued citations for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Henry Street in reference to a reckless driving complaint.

An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to an alarm sounding.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7^th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a burglar alarm sounding.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 6^th Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was out at 4^th Street and Hickory Street in Benld in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer was out in the 100 block of East Wilson Street in reference to a camper parked on the sidewalk.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4^th Street and the 200 block of East Locust Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to Adams Street and Virginia Street in East Gillespie in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to juvenile issues.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richard Street in reference to a domestic dispute and criminal trespass.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer on normal patrol in the 400 block of Charles Street found a car door open.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Hard Road in Benld in reference to theft of a motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Charles Street in reference to a security check.

An officer was dispatched to Oregon Street and Broadway Street in reference to an item falling out of a truck onto the roadway.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a burglary in the 100 block of East Dorsey Street in Mt. Clare.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and LJ Avenue. Evan T. Webb, 19, of Benld was issued citations for improper use of evidence of registration, no valid registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute. Josh N. Danis, 39, of Benld was arrested for resisting or obstructing a police officer.

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 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to harassment and neighbor dispute.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Mt. Clare Drive in Mt. Clare. Jessica J. Woyan, 34, of Bunker Hill was arrested for improper use of registration, no valid driver’s license, and expired registration.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Baker Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of First Street in reference to a noise complaint.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Baker Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by electronic communication.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Bike Trail in reference to a found item.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Hard Road in Benld in reference to criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Chloe M. Townsend, 18, of Glen Carbon was issued a citation for expired registration.

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to an ongoing civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a home invasion and criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to Route 16 East in East Gillespie in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Edgar Street and Walnut Street. Daniel L. Baglin, 42, of Gillespie was arrested for driving while license was suspended.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Short Street and Walnut Street in Benld. Kelly E. Lyons, 58, of Gillespie was arrested for driving while license was suspended.

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 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an assault.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a criminal sexual assault.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to custody of her grandchild.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to harassment.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to a neighbor dispute. Jessica L. Sams, 43, of Gillespie was issued citations for disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a found item.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Olive Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a civil issue.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a scam and civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Charles Street in reference to a death investigation.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Francis Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Wilson Street in reference to a medical call.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Plum Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Burton Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 2300 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a motorist assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to 8^th Street and Maple Street in Benld in reference to a gas line getting hit.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024

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 Elm Street in reference to a death investigation.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Oak Street in reference to a suicidal subject.

An officer was dispatched to Park Street in Benld in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment in the 200 block of 4^th Street in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory in Benld in reference to a parking issue.

An officer was dispatched to Ash Street and Montani Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Lincoln Street and Benld Street in Eagarville.

John A. Wright, 48, of Festus, Missouri was arrested on a Madison County warrant for failure to appear for driving while license was suspended.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henry Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.

An officer spoke with a juvenile and her parents at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a criminal sexual assault.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 800 block of Madison Street.

An officer was dispatched to Farley Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was out with a vehicle in Benld City Park after hours they were advised the park is closed after dark.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic crash. Trenton A. Vercoglio, 26 of Mt. Olive, was issued a citation for an expired driver’s license.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Old Lake in reference to a dispute. Michael A. Gregory, 64 of Gillespie, was arrested for aggravated battery and assault.

An officer was dispatched to Farley Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a domestic battery. Jennifer J. Graves, 24, of Roxana was arrested for domestic battery, Brandon E. Swarrington, 26, of Carlinville was arrested for domestic battery and Shelbie L. Jamieson, 26, of Carlinville was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft at a business in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a fight.

An officer was dispatched to Second Street and Pine Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the City Street Department in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a 911 call.

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 West Maple Street and West Oak Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.

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