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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: October 20 – October 27, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Brian K. Romanotto, Dawson, is suing Patrick H. Cray, Girard, for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries the plaintiff allegedly sustained in a Nov. 14, 2014, traffic crash on Richie Road at Welton Cemetery Road in South Otter Township. According to the suit, Romanotto was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado east on Richie Road about 11:02 a.m. when a southbound Freightliner driven by Cray allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign, entered the intersection and collided with the Romanotto vehicle. The suit alleges Cray sustained severe and permanent injuries, pain and suffering and lost wages as a result of the crash. The complaint alleges Cray failed to keep his vehicle under proper control, failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles, failed to apply the brakes to avoid the collison, drove too fast for conditions, failed to reduce his speed to avoid the accident and failed to yield the right-of-way to Romanotto’s vehicle.
John Karl, Livingston, is suing Lloyd Garde, Staunton for $15,000, plus court costs, alleging that Garde breached a written agreement for the purchase of property in the 300 block of Spring Street, Gillespie. The suit alleges Garde agreed to sell the property to Karl and entered into a written agreement on July 14 for the transaction. Karl claims to have paid Garde a $3,000 as a downpayment. The closing date on the contract was left blank, the suit says, pending the plaintiff securing a construction loan for a duplex he planned to build which would include the remainder of the purchase price. Relying upon the agreement, Karl claims to have hired an architect to design the duplex, taking three weeks off work to procure financing and blueprints for the project. In September, however, Karl claims to have learned the defendant had sold the property to a third party, allegedly breaching the contract between him and Garde.
Horcelia L. Bowen, Shipman, is suing Don Carol, Bunker Hill, for more than $10,000 the plaintiff claims is owed to her. The case originally was filed as a small claims case on June 29, but was transferred this week after it was determined the amount of damages claimed exceeds the $10,000 ceiling for small claims cases.
Douglas A. Daugherty, Modesto, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brent and Nicole Drendel, Palmyra, seeking $1,677.78 in damages plus possession of residential premises located in the 200 block of South Main Street, Palmyra.
Jackie Evans, Staunton, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Henry Wilson, Staunton, seeking $1,050 in damages plus possession of a residential apartment located in the 300 block of East Mill Street, Staunton.
Daniel M. Kelley, Jr., has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Timothy and Jodi Compton seeking a judgment of $1,950 plus possession of residential premises located at Lake KaHo, Mount Olive.
SMALL CLAIMS
Discover Bank has filed notice of a foreign judgment for $9,8383.29 awarded in Madison County Circuit Court against Gary Donaldson, Bunker Hill.
LVNV Funding is suing Michael J. Weaver, Gillespie, for $9,857.13 allegedly owed on a credit card account originally issued through Springleaf Financial Services.
Brandonview, LLC, is suing Joshua Jordan Ramsey, Carlinville, for $9,210, plus interest, allegedly stemming from damages associated with Ramsey’s rental of an apartment in Alton.
Jean Kyle, Carlinville, is suing Roger Chapman, Carlinville, for $1,250, plus court costs, allegedly owed for back rent.
FELONIES
Jeremy K. Miller, 34, Girard, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 16 incident in Virden during which he allegedly possessed less than five grams of a substance containing methamphetamine.
Corey D. Williams, 19, Carlinville, is charged with possession of cannabis in connection with intent to deliver in connection with an incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly possessed 10 to 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis with the intent to deliver.
William S. Nix, 23, Carlinville, is charged with retail theft for allegedly shop lifting a 12-pack of beer from Walmart in Carlinville on Oct. 20. The charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions on Nix’s record for burglary and theft in Montgomery County.
James D. White, 31, Virden, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 21 incident in Virden during which he allegedly struck his wife in her face with his fist. The charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions for violating an order of protection in 2009 and domestic battery in 2013, both in Macoupin County.
William R. Bolin, 24, Livingston, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery of a child in connection with a Jan. 3 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly caused Ryder Vercoglio to suffer closed head trauma resulting in the child’s death.
MISDEMEANORS
Daniel M. Carrillo, 30, Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with an Oct. 18 incident during which he allegedly caused less than $300 in damage to a door belonging to the City of Carlinville.
Miguel A. Ochoa, 20, Chicago, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 19 incident in Staunton during which he allegedly pushed his girlfriend in an insulting or provoking manner.
John J. Schaefer, 46, Hillsboro, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 19 incident in Mount Olive during which he allegedly grabbed his girlfriend by her arm and pulled her into his vehicle.
Michelle R. Cantu, 45, Springfield, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $432 on June 30 to Harman Auction, Shipman, while knowing her depository would not honor the draft.
Suzanne L. Robbins, 32, Gillespie, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $41.50 on Aug. 12 to Animal Doctors, LLP, Staunton, while knowing her depository would not honor the draft.
Tiffany R. Vonburg, 33, Bunker Hill, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing checks totaling $276 between Aug. 6 and Aug. 8 to the Bunker Hill Short Stop while knowing her depository would not honor the drafts.
Derek W. Schaaf, 32, Dorsey, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $71.36 on Sept. 17 to the Bunker Hill Short Stop while knowing his depository would not honor the draft.
Sarah C. Brunetto, 34, Grafton, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing checks totaling $100 on June 30 to Whitlock Chief’s, Gillespie, while knowing her depository would not honor the draft.
Jaclyn R. Croll, 22, Virden, is charged with theft in connection with an Oct. 1 incident during which she allegedly took a Channel purse and a pair of Candies boots with a total value of less than $300 that belonged to another person.
James S. Reese, 41, Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 23 incident during which he allegedly shoved his girlfriend, causing her to sustain a cut to her lip.
Clark T. Couch, 20, Medora, is charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle in connection with incident at 3:39 a.m., Aug. 30, on Piasa Road during which he allegedly operating a 2000 Ford Excursion without the owner’s permission. In addition, Couch faces a traffic charge for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
TRAFFIC
Wayne A. Weller, 47, Palmyra, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an incident at 1:19 a.m., Oct. 18, on Richie Road at Duncan Road. In addition, Weller faces traffic charges for allegedly failing to wear a seatbelt and failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident.
Denise M. Joiner, 55, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage in connection with an incident at 1:37 a.m., Oct. 18, on South Locust Street at West Second South Street in Carlinville.
Aaron W. Davis, 20, Brighton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage and improper turn signal in connection with an incident at 2:50 a.m., Oct. 17, on Fosterburg Road at Miles Station Road.
Ronald A. Gilbert, 44, Litchfield is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an incident at 9:53 p.m., Oct. 20, on Sixth Street at Wood Street in Staunton.
Clark T. Couch, 20, Medora, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an incident at 3:39 a.m., Aug. 30, on Piasa Road. In addition, Couch faces a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass to a vehicle in connection with the same incident for allegedly operating a 2000 Ford Excursion without the owner’s permission.
Jeff A. Jones, 49, Brighton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage in connection with an incident at 12:09 a.m., Oct. 22, on North Market Street at East Center Street in Brighton.
Raymond S. Harbaugh, 44, Hettick, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an incident at 8:16 a.m., Sept. 10, on Hettick Road.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- James E. White and Ruth A. Beerup, both of Brighton.
- Austin J. Fanning, Girard, and Courtney N. Leonard, Litchfield.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Jarrett Norris, Maryville, vs. Amy Norris, Maryville. The case was transferred to Macoupin County this week after being filed originally on July 9, 2010, in Madison County Circuit Court.
- Lenora L. Canady, Auburn, vs. Ronald G. Canady, Girard.
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Cases filed during August 20-26, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Frederic Skinner, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with theft of display merchandise in connection with an August 19 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Marcus Kampmann, 32 of Staunton, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an October 5, 2022, incident.
Matthew Stoops, 21 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of meth, driving unlicensed, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expiration of registration in connection with a May 26 incident.
Holly Messerly, 37 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an October 15, 2022, incident.
Kirklund Davis, 25 of Sawyerville, is charged with obstructing justice by destroying evidence, false report of an offense, leaving the scene, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and failing to reduce speed in connection with an August 22 incident.
Michael Mccormick, 66 of Wilsonville, is charged with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle in connection with an August 23 incident.
Alexander Dopuch, 28 of Benld, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 16 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Alphonso Anderson, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with an August 20 incident. He was also charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an August 21 incident.
James Rawlins, 61 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with an August 22 incident.
Arthur Massey, 58 of Brighton, is charged with aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon in connection with an August 11 incident.
Dustin Luketich, 33 of Plainview, is charged with theft of labor, services, or property in connection with a July 3 incident.
Kimberly Richey, 38 of Mount Olive, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with an August 11 incident.
Antonio Zollicoffer, 35 of Carlinville, is charged with theft in connection with a June 24 incident.
Kimberly Knott, 41 of Coffeen, is charged with two counts of writing a check knowing her depository would not honor in connection with incidents taking place on May 17 and May 20.
Rodney Knott Jr., 39 of Coffeen, is charged with writing a check knowing his depository would not honor in connection with an April 28 incident.
Fred Howell, 47 of Mount Olive, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an August 24 incident.
Stephanie Short, 58 of Bunker Hill, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an August 24 incident.
William Overturf, 36 of Eagarville, is charged with criminal trespassing to a vehicle, driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 24 incident.
TRAFFIC
Alice Horne, 63 of Hillsboro, is charged with driving under the influence of a drug in connection with an August 21 incident.
Dakota Throne, 24 of Eagarville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 12 incident.
Denyse Greff, 54 of Thayer, is charged with improper use of registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 17 incident.
Rebecca Morgan, 29 of Quincy, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 19 incident.
Michael Reeder, 68 of Carlinville, is charged with failing to notify damage done to an unattended vehicle and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 16 incident.
Darin Day, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 18 incident.
Theodore Hopper, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 1-10 mph above the limit in connection with an August 19 incident.
Charles Massie III, 27 of Breese, is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 19 incident.
Amanda Coyle, 39 of Girard, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 18 incident.
Krystal Ray, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 17 incident.
Adam Miller, 34 of Edwardsville, is charged with driving with a license that has been expired more than one year, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper lane usage in connection with an August 21 incident.
Irakli Tsiklauri, 40 of Brooklyn, NY, is charged with driving a vehicle requiring a CDL license while not obtaining a CDL license and not paying a fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 21 incident.
Rakhmatillo Tishaev, 30 of Kent, WA, is charged with driving a vehicle requiring a CDL license while not obtaining a CDL license and not paying a fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 22 incident.
Wayne Minhards, 66 of Greenfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 19 incident.
Venson Price, 42 of Alton, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with an August 18 incident.
Michael Mccormick, 66 of Wilsonville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 23 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Diana Aubin versus Richard Aubin
- Katherine Laslie versus Jared Gamble
- Katelyn Banister versus Adam Banister
- Clayton Heimlich versus Emily Hohn
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Alexander Dawson and Emily Turner, both of Carlinville
- Larry Lehman and April Ewin, both of Gillespie
- Blake Stone and Ryleigh Hinkle, both of Bunker Hill
- Wayne White and Lauren Bennett, both of Raymond
- Blake Bertolino and Taylor Jenkins, both of Girard
- Michaela Potthast of Alhambra and Trevor Straeter of Pocahontas
- Hannah Wilton of Carlinville and Nicholas Ondes of Mount Olive
- Shawn Schultze and Pamela Czarnecki, both of Bunker Hill
- Brock Bell of Delavan and Cara Emery of Carlinville
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Cases filed during August 13-19, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Michael Wallace, 46 of Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an August 13 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Dillon Weaver, 25 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm, theft, and aggravated assault with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with an August 11 incident.
Justin Howerton, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with violating the sex offender registration in connection with a July 25 incident.
Dustin Thompson, 29 of Hillsboro, is charged with residential burglary and theft of between $500 and $10,000 in connection with a June 21 incident. He was also charged with possession of meth in connection with an April 5 incident.
Roy Glasco, 28 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with a suspended or revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, two counts of improper lane usage, transportation of alcohol as a driver, improper turn signal, five counts of disregarding a stop sign, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with no valid insurance, aggravated fleeing, driving with a revoked/suspended license, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 14 incident.
Kathryn Ayers, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with a June 26 incident. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Frederic Skinner, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with events taking place on August 4 and August 6. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Rowan Cook, 21 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a February 5 incident.
Thomas Ray, 43 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth in connection with a February 26 incident.
Amanda French, 36 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
Jordan French, 30 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Mark Bersch, 66 of Carlinville, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with a June 30 incident.
Brayden Parker, 19 of Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Dominic Parker, 22 Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Brett Bilbruck, 18 of Hettick, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 1 incident.
Christine Wolf, 48 of Mount Olive, is charged with littering in connection with a June 26 incident.
Denzell Drew, 26 of Affton, MO, is charged with possession of 30 to 100 grams of cannabis, driving on a revoked license, unlawful possession of cannabis as a driver, and window treatment on driver and adjacent driver windows in connection with a May 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Erick Streeter, 52 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 12 incident.
Adam Bray, 42 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 11 incident.
Kimberley Nicaise, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
David Ragusa, 40 of East Alton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, leaving the scene, failing to give notice of a crash, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, and failing to reduce speed in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jennifer Turley, 42 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 8 incident.
Jalisa Gray, 34 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and violating a child restraint in connection with an August 13 incident.
Frank Napoli, 51 of Oak Forest, is charged with driving on a revoked license, illegal transportation of alcohol, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 12 incident.
Cody Wiseman, 21 of East Alton, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jakob Barton, 25 of Jerseyville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 10 incident.
Danielle Green, 24 of Elkville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
Melissa Brooks, 38 of Benbrook, TX, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage in connection with an August 14 incident.
Sagyndyk Keldibaev, 59 of Forest Hills, NY, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 15 incident.
Toni Portis, 27 of Chicago, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 16 incident.
Zaur Buzoev, 36 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Rysbek Koichiev, 38 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Jennifer Pickett, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with an August 9 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Jennifer Davis versus Ronald Davis Jr.
- Suzanne Dzafic versus Bernhard Dzafic Jr.
- Skyelissa Ellsworth versus Corylee Ellsworth
- Patricia Burger versus Ricky Burger
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joshua Bale-Eiskant and Rebecca Brown, both of Virden
- Bre Garner and Nicolas Emery, both of Carlinville
- William Worley and Ashley Rayburn, both of Staunton
- James Comerford and Maria Winnett, both of Virden
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A verdict was rendered on Tuesday in about 35 minutes for a Staunton man who was found guilty of criminal sexual assault.
Dillard Dehart Jr., 66 of Staunton, was charged with the offense on February 17, 2022, after his niece had accused him of the offense and had secretly recorded parts of the offense.
The secretly recorded videos were played for the jury, according to Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison who called multiple witnesses and tried the case.
Sentencing for Dehart Jr. is set for October 4, 2023.
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