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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: November 7-13, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
A Brighton man is suing a Brighton woman for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained to his back while installing drywall at the woman’s residence on Miles Station Road. The plaintiff, Ian Hampsey, claims the defendant, Denise Haden, failed to provide ladders or lifts for the project, causing him to injure his back. The suit seeks damages for Hampsey’s alleged injuries, pain and anguish, and medical costs.
Bridget Yeager is suing Casey’s General Stores for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly sustained when an entry door at the Carlinville Casey’s store sucked closed as a result of an air pressure imbalance when she entered the facility. The suit claims Yeager opened the left door of a double-door system on June 3, 2016, when the door was sucked into a closed position “as a result of air suction that developed in the store.” The door was sucked closed with “such force and violence” that Yeager sustained injuries to her left shoulder and upper arm. The suit alleges Casey’s was negligent in failing to ensure that air pressure would not cause the opened door to be violently sucked closed, failing to post signs or notices warning of the hazard, failing to eliminate air suction by ensuring proper air relief passages in the store, and failing to ensure that air suction did not pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of customers entering the store. The suit seeks compensation for the plaintiff’s alleged injuries, pain, permanent disability, lost wages and medical expenses.
Henry Sanchez has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Misty W. Rice, Carlinville, seeking an undisclosed amount for alleged unpaid rent that accrued after Rice was served with a Notice of Lease Termination and a Notice to Vacate. The suit also seeks possession of residential premises located in the 500 block of North West Street in Carlinville, attorney fees and court costs.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Richard W. and Brenda Pipkin, Nilwood, for $13,482.10, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for hospital services provided between Nov. 25, 2013, and Dec. 5, 2016.
Central Illinois Realty Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer against Kenneth and Keisha Hannah, Virden, seeking a judgment of $770 for alleged unpaid rent, plus $500 in attorney fees, court costs and possession of residential premises located at 27 Whispering Pines, Virden.
Central Illinois Realty Co., has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brian and Lacey Wessing, Virden, seeking $550 in alleged unpaid rent and late fees, $770 in attorney fees and court costs, and possession of residential premises located at 12 Whispering Pines, Virden.
State Farm Bank is suing Helen Lowery, Virden, for $13,564.90, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit account opened on Nov. 27, 2001.
Teresa Klaus, Carlinville, is suing Central Subsurface Contracting of Illinois (CSCI) for $15,000, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims she is owed for damage done to the yard and landscaping at her home in the 900 block of South Broad Street during a 2015 drainage improvement project. According to the suit, CSCI was contracted with the City of Carlinville for a storm sewer improvement project. In January 2015, Klaus granted an easement to the company to use underground boring for improving an existing storm sewer. When the work began in July, the company encountered problems that forced workers to dig an open trench in lieu of underground boring. The suit claims Klaus gave the company permission to enter onto her property and dig the trench, with the understanding the company would fully restore her property with grass planting and planting of replacement bushes and trees. Those provisions were confirmed in a July 22, 2015, letter from the company, the suit claims. In mid-August, however, the company sent a letter to Klaus promising to install a jute erosion blanket on a hillside, but attempting to divert responsibility for grass seeding, and replacement trees and bushes to Klaus and her husband. The suit contends that Klaus never conceded to the terms contained in the August letter. Since she never conceded to the terms, the suit alleges CSCI trespassed on her property beyond the original easement, destroyed mature trees, landscape plantings, and bushes. Klaus seeks a judgment to compensate her for the cost of restoring her property to its original state.
Discover Bank is suing Bruce E. Layher, Staunton, for $24,645.22, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Gregory L. and Janet D. Warren have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jake W. and Lori A. Jones, Brighton, seeking $12,000 in alleged unpaid rent, plus additional rent accruing while the defendants continue to withhold possession of the property, attorney fees, court costs, and possession of residential premises located in the 1300 block of Dorchester Road, Brighton.
Jeffrey S. Robinson has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Gregory Reed, Carlinville, seeking possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of Mulberry Street in Carlinville, plus additional damages. The suit claims Reed has no lease and is occupying the property as a trespasser.
Central Illinois Realty Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Bryan Gibson and Alexis Spann, Virden, seeking $2,089.50 in alleged unpaid rent, plus $596 in attorney fees and court costs, and possession of residential premises located at 18 Whispering Pines, Virden.
SMALL CLAIMS
Discover Bank is suing Bradley D. Kryak, Bunker Hill, for $7,139.72, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Emily Lueker, Mount Olive, for $1,862.17, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One Bank credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Victoria Jenkins, Staunton, for $3,204.62, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Fred Partridge, Mount Olive, for $2,518.27, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.
Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, is suing Paul Reed, Gillespie, for $806.02, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted WebBank/Fingerhut Direct Marketing credit account.
Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, is suing Shelly Schnaare, Brighton, for $1,331.43, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted WebBank/Fingerhut credit account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Silvia Haas, Staunton, for $3,573.21, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/J.C. Penney credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Lacie Davis, Staunton, for $843.33, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Amazon credit account.
Midland Funding LLC, is suing Dawn Rudolph, Staunton, for $801.90, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/Torrid credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Randy Lamare, Carlinville, for $1,038.58, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted WebBank/Fingerhunt credit account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Michael Connors, Girard, for $1,342.14, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Jenny Gibbs, Gillespie, for $1,818.16, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/King Size credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Jenny Gibbs, Gillespie, for $1,640.19, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/Woman Within credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Lacie Davis, Staunton, for $1,453.55, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/Gordman’s credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Starla Rhodes, Shipman, for $1,095.59, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a Capital One Bank credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Tiffany Thomas, Staunton, for $3,871.60, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Best Buy credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing John L. Matta, Mount Olive, for $2,333.24, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
FELONIES
A 20-year-old Carlinville man has been charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault and armed robbery in connection with an Oct. 19 incident in Carlinville. Takoda M. Harbaugh is accused of placing his penis in the vagina of a 62-year-old victim by use of force, and taking an unspecified amount of currency from the victim while armed with a knife. In a separate case, Harbaugh is charged with theft in connection with a Nov. 5 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly exercised unauthorized control over an iPhone valued at more than $500 but less than $10,000 with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property.
Madilynn L. Mansfield, 20, Carlinville, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm in connection with an Oct. 3 incident during which she allegedly was found to be in possession of a Smith and Wesson .38 Special handgun that she knew to be stolen.
Quentin A. Drew, 38, Girard, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and one count of threatening a public official in connection with a Nov. 4 incident in Girard during which he allegedly threw a pen and paper at a Girard police officer, striking the officer in the chest, and threatening to inflict bodily harm on the officer while knowing the victim to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties. In addition, Drew is accused of driving a truck in a manner that placed a female victim in reasonable apprehension of being struck by the vehicle.
Michael J. Hedden, 30, Gillespie, is charged with residential burglary and escape in connection with an Oct. 30 incident in Mount Olive during which he allegedly entered a home in the 100 block of East Second South Street with the intent to commit a theft, and escaped from the custody of a Mount Olive police officer.
Jeremy A. Spears, 41, Staunton, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 27 incident at about 4:55 p.m. on Illinois Route 4 in Staunton. Spears also is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and a traffic offense of driving on a revoked driver’s license.
Charles E. Crites, 61, Gillespie, is charged with unlawful restraint in connection with a Nov. 5 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly detained a female family member against her will at the family home.
Brittany P. Stewart, 23, Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a Nov. 6 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly shoved her blood-covered hand into the mouth of a Carlinville police officer while knowing the victim to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties.
Joshua A. Green, 23, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery in connection with Nov. 6 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly stabbed a male victim in the back.
Joseph W. Kincaid, 28, Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and retail theft in connection with a Nov. 8 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly shop-lifted candy valued at less than $500 from the ZX Gas Station in Bunker Hill and was found to be in possession of less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin.
MISDEMEANORS
Dakota G. Stone, 20, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful consumption or possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with an Oct. 28 incident at about 5:35 a.m. on Mansholt Road.
Jeremy A. Spears, 41, Staunton, is charged with domestic battery with bodily harm in connection with a Nov. 13 incident in Staunton.
Shonna L Hyman, 51, Brighton, is charged with battery in connection with a Nov. 9 incident during which she allegedly caused bodily harm by striking a female victim in the head with her fist.
Vicki J. Shelter, 58, Staunton, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a Nov. 12 incident in Staunton during which she allegedly yelled profanities at a victim at the victim’s home in the 300 block of West Main Street, pounded on the door and held the door shut to prevent the resident from leaving the home in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb the victim and provoke a breach of the peace.
Samantha J. Vail, 20, Wilsonville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Nov. 6 incident at about 11:53 p.m. on Illinois Route 4 at Central Avenue in Benld.
TRAFFIC
Avery D. Gisy, 29, Medora, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 29 incident at about 12:29 a.m. on Illinois Route 111 at FS Road. Additionally, Gisy faces traffic charges for alleged improper traffic lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Danny R. Long, Jr., 37, Springfield, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Nov. 4 incident at about 3:40 a.m. on Birch Street in Palmyra. In addition, Long faces a traffic charge for allegedly disregarding a traffic control device.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Linda D. Snyder, Wood River, vs. Morris J. Snyder, Bunker Hill.
- Amy J. Price, Gillespie, vs. Charles E. Price, Jr., Gillespie.
- Robert M. Rotsch, Staunton, vs. Denise Suzanne Rotsch, Staunton.
DISSOULTION OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- Linda D. Snyder, Wood River, vs. Morris J. Snyder, Bunker Hill.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Tyler J. Whitmill of Ottawa Lake, Mich., and Shelbi L. Jamieson of Carlinville.
- David B. Johnson and Sandra J. Trump, both of Carlinville.
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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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