Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: July 26-August 1, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Larry Butler is suing Senior Health Specialties, Inc., doing business as The Glenwood of Staunton, and Leslie Vannoy, the administrator of The Glenwood of Staunton and Butler’s supervisor, in excess of $50,000, plus court costs, relating to retaliatory discharge on July 29, 2016, for requesting workers compensation benefits. The plaintiff, represented by Brunton Law Offices, Collinsville, says in his complaint that he sustained a back injury on July 22, 2016, while working at Senior Health Specialties and exercised his rights by obtaining medical treatment for his injuries and requesting Illinois Workers’ Compensation benefits from Senior Health Specialties but was discharged about a week later. The plaintiff is seeking past lost wages, future loss of earnings, loss of past and future fringe benefits, damages for past and future pain and suffering, and damages for emotional trauma.
Neal Carnaby and Sue Pirok have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Matthew Stull and Miranda Steinbrook seeking $1,235 in unpaid rent, costs, and damages plus possession of a residence located in the 100 block of West Main, Staunton.
John and Kendra Tarr have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jeffrey Handy seeking unpaid rent of $8,000 plus possession of a residence located in the 1000 block of Grove Street, Virden.
Bmoore Properties LLC has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Alisha Maybrier seeking $800 in unpaid rent, costs, and damages plus possession of a residence located in the 110 block of South Jefferson, Medora.
Don Throne has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jeffery Stoops seeking possession of property located in the 17000 block of Sawyerville Hills Road, Staunton.
Discover Bank is suing Micky Cody, Virden, for $14,679.17, plus court costs, the plaintiff alleges is owed on a defaulted Discover Bank credit card.
SMALL CLAIMS
William Kampwirth, Carlinville, is suing Megan Leitschuch and Jeffrey Crotty Jr., Staunton, for $5,000 the plaintiff claims is owed for breach of contract and unpaid work. According to the court records, the plaintiff claims he completed work on the defendant’s properties and was forced out by intimidation resulting in breach of contract and further alleges that he will not receive the money if a property is sold.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Cherie Lucas, Royal Lakes, for $918.62, plus court costs, the plaintiff alleges is owed on a defaulted Synchrony Bank/Wal-Mart credit card account.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Martin Pollock for $7,278.84, plus court costs, the plaintiff alleges is owed on a defaulted OneMain Financial Issuance Trust executed February 2015.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Timothy Pierson, Girard, for $6,135.87, plus court costs, the plaintiff alleges is owed on a defaulted charge account or line of credit issued by OneMain Financial Group.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Shaun Bond, Mount Olive, for $1,794.26, plus court costs, the plaintiff alleges is owed on a defaulted Citibank/Best Buy charge account.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Michael Clayton, Carlinville, for $1,375.86, plus court costs, the plaintiff alleges is owed on a defaulted Synchrony Bank/Care Credit line of credit or charge account.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Michelle Royer, Virden, for $1,624.68, plus court costs, the plaintiff alleges is owed on a defaulted GE Capital Retail Bank/Sam’s Club line of credit or charge account.
Barclays Bank Delaware is suing William Worthen, Bunker Hill, for $6,724.57, plus court costs, the plaintiff alleges is owed on a defaulted Barclaycard credit card account.
Passalacqua & Powell Trucking Inc., Palmyra, is suing Mike Bowersock, Roodhouse, for $5,002.59, plus court costs, the plaintiff alleges is owed on an overdue account.
FELONIES
Larry Keffer, 59, Mount Olive, is charged with burglary and theft in connection with a July 25 incident in Benld when he entered a house in the 400 block of North 4th Street, Benld and stole Milwaukee brand power towels having a value less than $500.
Robert Keffer, 31, Benld, is charged with burglary and theft in connection with a July 25 incident in Benld when he entered a house in the 400 block of North 4th Street, Benld and stole Milwaukee brand power towels having a value less than $500.
Kevin Morgan, 35, Carlinville, is charged with methamphetamine possession in connection with a July 25 incident in Carlinville.
Jason Strahan, 40, Benld, is charged with possession of a certificate of title without complete assignment when he possessed a certificate of title to a 2000 Kia Sportage without complete assignment, driving on a suspended license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 29 incident in Sawyerville.
Brandon Wilson, 20, Staunton, is charged with aggravated battery and methamphetamine possession in connection with a July 28 incident in Staunton when he struck another male with a miniature bat.
William Corbin, 27, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of retail theft in connection with a July 30 incident at Wal-Mart, Carlinville when he stole hunting, phone, and video gaming accessories having a value in excess of $300 and having been previously convicted of theft in Montgomery County in April 2016.
MISDEMEANORS
Jason Reeves, 41, Bridgeport, IL, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a July 26 incident when he furnished a false name to an Illinois State Police Trooper.
Jordan Ward, 19, Brighton, is charged with possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card in connection with an April 30 incident when he possessed a Mossber Maverick 88 12-gauge.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Jimmy Hankins and Jennifer Stewart, both of Carlinville.
- Kody Brown and Carley Brown, both of Carlinville.
- Johnny Blankley, Benld, and Nicole Schnurr, Eagarville.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Camillia Schoenewies, Wilsonville, vs. Ricky Schoeneweis, Caseyville.
- Karie Giberson, Litchfield, vs. Michael Giberson, Carlinville.
- Tabitha Killam vs. Kyle Killam, both of Carlinville.
- Vanessa Bruhn vs. Timothy Bruhn, both of Staunton.
- David Hupp vs. Shawn Hupp, both of Staunton.
- Angela Sanson, Palmyra, vs. David Sanson, 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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