Gillespie police blotter: January 26 – February 15

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GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of January 26 to February 15, 2025 and are as follows:

January 26

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to Rice Street and East Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Route 16 and Lake Road. Ciara L. Cook, 29 of Elsah, was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Jaiden J. Johnson, 19 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass to property in the 200 block of West Spruce in Benld.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Cody S. Vannoy, 36 of Bunker Hill, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Abba Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm call.

January 27

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to found property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department about a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 400 block of South 7^th Street in Benld.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2^nd Street in Benld. Gregory L Dioneda, 58 of Maryville, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Clinton Street in reference to a noise complaint.

January 28

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Easton Street and Abba Street. Steven A. Kroll, 33 of Eagarville, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for resisting an officer.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henry Street in reference to a suspicious person.
Adam M. Miller, 36 of Edwardsville, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for burglary.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Elm Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a 911 call.

January 29

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1^st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Route 138 in front of Benld Cemetery in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 7^th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Trolley in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

January 30

An officer was out with a vehicle in the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld. Ashleigh K. Bethel, 41 of Benld, was arrested for driving on a suspended driver’s license and resisting/obstructing a police officer.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie reference a suspicious person in the store. Nicholas O. Landolt, 37 of Gillespie, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a drug charge and a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for driving while his license was revoked.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Easton Street in reference to a suspicious person. A 15-year-old male from Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to Francis Street and Plum Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was out at Route 16 and Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to Route 16 and Lake Road in reference to traffic control.
An officer initiated a traffic stop on Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Halley M. Schmidt, 25 of Worden, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clair in reference to a report of an ATV riding on the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.

January 31

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Olive Street in reference to a death investigation.
An officer went to the 300 block of North 8^th Street in Benld in reference to a male subject having a warrant. Logan M. Billings, 35 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for drugs.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 7^th Street in Benld in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to North 7^th Street in Benld in reference to illegal parking.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 between Benld and Gillespie in reference to a juvenile on a bike with no lights on his bike.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Bike Trail in reference to a suspicious person.

February 1

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic battery. Joshua M. Maloney, 28 of Wilsonville, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to Route 16 West in reference to a report of reckless driving coming into Gillespie
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person.

February 2

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to neighborhood trouble at Circle Drive at Gillespie Lake.
An officer spoke with a juvenile at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue in the 500 block of Baker Street.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake by the horse arena and campsites in reference to suspicious vehicles.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female in reference to fraud.
An officer was out with a vehicle blocking the roadway in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld blocking the roadway.
An officer was out in the 400 block of North 4^th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.

February 3

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to fraud.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Maple Street. Zyan T. Kolesar, 24 of Gillespie, was cited for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a civil issue in the 1100 block of Abba Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the business in the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to property on Green Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block if Staunton Road in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious item.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 100 block in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.

February 4

Donald E. Ruyle, 51 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Burton Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Adams in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 8^th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Adams Street in reference to a suspicious person,
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department about speaking with a female reference someone who she believed to be hacking into her cellphone.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Irene Street and Adams Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious male in the 400 block of Pear Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Kyle R. Aldridge, 28 of Auburn, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighbor dispute in the 700 block of South Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of Broadway Street in reference to an alarm sounding.

February 5

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer spoke with a female and a stepfather at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a family dispute in the 400 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak Street in Benld in reference to a possible fire.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a domestic battery. David L. Clark, 32 of Gillespie, was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to Harmony Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street 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 juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Clay Street in East Gillespie in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department about a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Clinton Street in reference to a suspicious male.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 200 block of North 8^th Street in Benld.

February 6

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Second Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Illinois Avenue and Springfield Road in East Gillespie. Melissa L. Sutton, 60 of East Gillespie, was issued a citation for no valid registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Dorsey Street and 2^nd Street in Benld. A 16-year-old female from Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Broadway Street in reference to traffic control.
An officer was dispatched to North Clinton Street about a four-wheeler on the roadway.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to child abandonment.
An officer spoke with a female in the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a civil issue.

February 7

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to a residence.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue and theft in the 100 block of West Elm Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to extra security patrol after the basketball game.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie reference theft.
An officer was dispatched to Western Avenue and West Elm Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to juvenile issues.
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 Mt. Clare Drive and South Hard Road in Mt. Clare. Samantha N. Sandy, 30 of Walshville, was issued citations for expired registration and expired driver’s license.

February 8

An officer was dispatched 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property. Joshua M. Maloney, 28 of Wilsonville, was arrested for criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to a building.
Steven A. Kroll, 33 of Eagarville, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for driving under the influence.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a female in the 400 block of North 4^th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 Block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.

February 9

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a possible theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to an animal call.
An officer was dispatched to Second Street in reference to a noise complaint.

February 10

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female and her daughter in reference to criminal sexual abuse.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Baker Street. Stormee M. Lyons, 31 of Benld, was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and improper use of registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 8^th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 16 in reference to a reckless driver.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
The School Resource officer requested an officer for assistance with a fight with juveniles at a business in the 500 block of Broadway Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Maple Street about the alleyway being blocked.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to an alarm call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a theft.

February 11

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. April J. Mundy, 47 of Godfrey, was arrested on a warrant out of St. Charles County for dangerous drugs; she was also issued citations for child endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating an uninsured vehicle. Derek E. Fogle, 34 of Alton, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on driving while his license was suspended.
A School Resource Officer requested assistance from a Gillespie Police officer in reference to a fight in the high school parking lot.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to an unwanted solicitation.
An officer was dispatched to East Chestnut Street and Second Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Madison Street in reference to a 911 call
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil issue.

February 12

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7^th Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 6^th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Paige M. Charlesworth, 30 of Wilsonville, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle.

February 13

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South 1^st Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Hard Road in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Osie Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.

February 14

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. A 17-year-old male from Benld was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to Chestnut Street and Madison Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to a residence.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to harassment.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police Department about suspicious circumstances out at a residence on Old Lake Road at Gillespie Lake.
An officer spoke with a juvenile at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an issue in the 500 block of West Baker Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

February 15

Mark N. Richardson, 25 of Gillespie, was arrested for failure to change his address as a sex offender. He was also arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.
Mary K. Hughes, 72 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for criminal trespass to land.
Tina M. Youtz, 48 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of a court order.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

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