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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: April 26-May 3, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Ross Beckman has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Tracy Laskach, Staunton, seeking possession of premises located in the 700 block of North Edwardsville Street in Staunton, along with $1,200 the plaintiff claims is owed by the defendant, plus rent to the date of possession and “holding over after notice of termination,” attorney fees and court costs.
SMALL CLAIMS
Macoupin County Veterinary Clinic, Ltd., Carlinville, is suing Tina Deming, Carlinville, for $71.70, plus court costs, that the defendant allegedly owes to the plaintiff.
Capital One Bank is suing Linda Trosley, Virden, for $1,224.83, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
FELONIES
Lora A. Hill, 40, Mount Olive, is charged with forgery in connecting with an April 25 incident during which she allegedly presented a forged document to the Mount Olive Police Department purporting to be a vaccination invoice from the St. Elmo Pet Clinic, St. Elmo.
Christopher R. Richer, 44, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an April 3 incident in Carlinville.
Devin E. Thomas, 21, Chicago, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with an April 26 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly struck a Carlinville police officer in the face with a Subway cup while knowing the victim to be a peace officer in engaged in the execution of his official duties.
William F. Horn, 39, is charged with forgery in connection with an Aug. 25, 2015, incident during which he allegedly presented to a Medora business a check for $35.59 drawn on the checking account of another person on which Horn allegedly forged the signature of the account-holder.
MISDEMEANORS
Jeffery L. Gosnell, 49, Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm in connection with an April 20 incident in Carlinville.
Andrew T. Crossno, 31, Mount Olive, is charged with battery in connection with an April 23 incident in Mount Olive during which he allegedly struck another male in the face with his fist.
Adam Bray, 35, Gillespie, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an April 23 incident during which he allegedly grabbed his ex-girlfriend by her arm, causing bruising.
Kenneth E. Stone, 35, Virden, is charged with violating a stalking/no contact order in connection with an April 23 incident during which he allegedly yelled profanities at another male who was subject to a stalking/no contact order issued by Macoupin County Circuit Court in September 2015.
Griffin M. McGary, 18, Thayer, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an April 25 incident during which he is alleged to have repeatedly kicked the door at Casey’s General Store, Virden, in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb a Casey’s employee and provoke a breach of the peace.
Mark Bersch, 59, Carlinville, is charged with harassment by telephone in connection with an April 25 incident during which he allegedly made repeated harassing phone calls to the Carlinville Police Department.
Jessica A. Smith, 23, Wilsonville, is charged with battery in connection with an April 4 incident during which she allegedly bit another individual on the right arm.
Terrance D. Irvin, 18, Bunker Hill, is charged with unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with an April 22 incident in Bunker Hill. Irvin faces a traffic charge for alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with the same incident.
Jessica M. Ray, 32, Staunton, is charged with theft in connection with a March 13 incident during which she allegedly obtained control over less than $500 in stolen currency with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of the property’s use.
Brandon Smith, 30, Jacksonville, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with an April 27 incident during which he allegedly pointed a BB gun that was substantially appearance to a handgun at a female victim while the victim was at her home.
Joseph L. Keffer, 30, Gillespie, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an April 25 incident during which he allegedly pushed his son to the ground.
William R. Werner, 20, Gillespie, is charged with possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with an April 22 incident in Bunker Hill.
Joshua A. Collins, 35, Mount Olive, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an April 27 incident during which he allegedly forcibly removed his father from his father’s vehicle by grabbing him around the arms and neck.
TRAFFIC
David R. Scott, Jr., 27, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an April 26 incident on West First South Street at South Oak Street in Carlinville. In addition, Scott faces a traffic citation for allegedly operating a vehicle with an expired registration.
Jeffrey R. Wayman, 48, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an April 22 incident on South Macoupin Street at Pine Street in Gillespie. Additionally, Wayman faces traffic citations for allegedly disregarding a stop sign and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Nathan M. Heaton, 30, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an April 24 incident on Clay Street at Park Street in Gillespie. Heaton also faces traffic citations for alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and illegal screeching or squealing of tires.
Brent A. Baker, 39, Bunker Hill, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an April 27 incident on Brighton-Bunker Hill Road at East City Limits Road, Brighton. Baker also faces traffic charges for alleged improper lane usage and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Robert W. Wilson and Sheila A. Roach, both of Gillespie.
- Jonathan James Rhodes and Jamie Sue Handy, both of Gillespie.
- William J. Dey and Shuana M. Vinson, both of Brighton.
- Ted E. Perkins of Plainview and Ellen F. Newby of Shipman.
- Justus A. Kendall and Kimberly N. Brown, both of Carlinville.
- Gabriel Todd Rothe and Brittany Lee Davenport, both of Palmyra.
- Steven Joseph Snodgrass of Virden and Brittany Renee Johnson of Litchfield.
- Donald J. McCord of Brighton and Elizabeth N. Jones of Medora.
- Timothy O. Britton of Macedonia and Michelle M. Smith of Girard.
- Alexander L. Anderson of Carlinville and Meghan M. Schultz of Sterling.
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The Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90 year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 11. The party will include a catered dinner, a live band, and fireworks.
Doors will open at 2 pm with a catered dinner being served at 4 pm. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 5 pm, and a grand fireworks display will be held at dusk.
The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in January of 1949 and today this is still the current location at 212 Wilson Street in Wilsonville.
Wilsonville was founded in 1917 when Superior Coal Co. Mine No. 4 was sunk and this was the most modern mine in the Superior field. At that time, the little settlement which grew up around the mine was called Wilson. One day a worker paused and asked, “What are we going to name this town?” President Wilson was in office, thus the town was then and there named Wilson until 1919 when it was incorporated and the name expanded to Wilsonville.
The Wilsonville Progressive Club is operated and maintained by an elected panel of trustees and loyal members. The Club is open to the public and membership is always welcome. The large outdoor covered pavilion and manicured grassy side lot offer an attractive and convenient venue for any event along with inside facilities.
If you are interested in renting for any kind of event, call 217-835-3122 during open hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to close, and Sunday doors open at 2 pm. Every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the Queen of Hearts drawing and the Club is on Facebook as well.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was out in the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Schmidt Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 36, of Gillespie was arrested on multiple warrants including one out of St. Clair County for possession for methamphetamine, a second one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for driving while license was revoked, and a third out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical alarm.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to her property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a neighbor dispute.
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 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property. Melissa J. Hughes, 49, of Benld was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for theft/larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street to assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 200 block of South Macoupin.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to High Street and Gillespie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was flagged down at Elm Street and Clinton Street and spoke with an individual in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a panic alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a dog bite. Heather L. Kimberlin, 47, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in the alley in the 500 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut and South Main Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the Veterans Memorial Park in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle that had been parked there for a couple of days.
Gillespie Police Department was requested for traffic control by the Gillespie Fire Department for a fire on Eagarville Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in Gillespie in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person at the storage units. Kathy J. Henderson, 49, of Sawyerville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for bad checks
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Kenny L. Fults, 18, of Belleville was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespassing. Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 57, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespassing to residence and a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespassing to a residence.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Street and Chestnut Street and charges are pending crime lab results.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Osie Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an ordinance issue.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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LITCHFIELD, Ill. — HSHS St. Francis Hospital is offering service opportunities to area teens this summer through the 2024 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are being accepted now through May 1.
Applicants must be high school students maintaining at least a “C” average, be a minimum of 14 years of age by June 1 and be willing to volunteer at least two hours per week during the summer program. Junior volunteers will perform a variety of duties in various hospital departments.
Registration materials are available on the hospital’s website volunteer page at https://www.hshs.org/st-francis/community/volunteer.
All participants in the program will be required to present proof of immunizations for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and Varicella (chicken pox). An additional requirement includes attendance at a hospital orientation.
A limited number of positions will be available. For more information, contact HSHS St. Francis Hospital at 217-324-8200.
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