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Janesville Police Department
Monday May 19th, 2025 :: 05:19 a.m. CDT

Advisory

SWAT Activation

SWAT Activation
 
 
On 5/18/25, Janesville Police Department officers recieved information regarding a wanted person in the 2000 Block of South Osborne Ave.  Justin Gillespie had active warrants through the Janesville Police Department and the Beloit Police Department.  After Gillespie failed to comply with patrol officers, Janesville SWAT was activated.  Gillespie was taken into custody inside the residence.
 
Gillespie is currently being held at the Rock County Jail.
 
Arrested:
 
Justin Gillespie 39 year old male
Janesville resident
 
Warrant Charges:
 
Manufacture/Deliver of Cocaine
Child Neglect
Retail Theft
Felony Bail Jumping
 
 
 
Incident Number: JV2521277
Location: 2000 Block of S. Osborne
By: Lt. Rob Perkins II #2235
Date: 05/19/25
 
 
 
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
 

Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100

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