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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: January 26-February 1, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Laura Schultze, Pocahontas, is suing Community Memorial Hospital, Staunton, and Brandi Crawford, seeking damages in excess of $50,000, alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her job at the hospital because of her age and because she reported illegal activities on the part of other employees at the hospital. The suit, citing both state and federal age discrimination statutes, claims Schultze was 62 when she was fired from her position on Oct. 10, 2014, and replaced with an employee under the age of 40. The plaintiff further claims she was a victim of a hostile work environment, harassment and discrimination. Two counts of the six-count lawsuit allege that Schultze’s termination was retaliation for her having reported age discrimination to her supervisors and for her having reported illegal activities at the hospital, including illegal use of chemical restraints by colleagues, reports of a night nurse sleeping during her shift, and reports of medical care providers providing improper treatments or medication. Five counts are directed at Community Memorial Hospital with one count directed at Crawford, Schultze’s supervisor, claiming Crawford acted maliciously and with animosity toward Schultze in that she allegedly failed to perform an adequate investigation of Schultze’s claims, and provided inaccurate or incomplete information to Community Memorial Hospital, which led to her termination. The suit demands a jury trial and seeks damages in excess of $50,000 for lost wages, interest on lost wages, emotional distress, mental anguish, pain and suffering, attorney fees and court costs.
Staunton Lodge 177 AF & AM has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against John D. and Wanda Howell, seeking $425 in alleged back rent, plus attorney fees, court costs and possession of premises located in the 100 block of East Pearl Street in Staunton.
William Miller has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Josh Essary and Shannon Anderson, seeking $1,025 in alleged back rent, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 200 block of North Broad Street in Carlinville.
Central Illinois Realty has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Robert Stanton and Ashley Inman, seeking $2,617 for back rent, late fees and court costs, plus possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of West Jones Street in Virden.
James L. Wheeler has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Trista Golike, seeking possession of premises located in the 17000 block of Finch Lane, Carlinville.
Sylvia Newingham has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Lora Kirk, seeking $1,150 in back rent, plus an unspecified amount for damages, court costs and possession of a residential apartment located in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld.
Linda Gray, Staunton, has filed a complaint in replevin against Mattie Gray, Staunton, seeking a court-ordered return of a 2012 Dodge Caravan valued at $12,000 that the plaintiff claims the defendant unlawfully withholds.
SMALL CLAIMS
Rudolph Thompson, Alton, is suing Marilyn A. Jackson, Shipman, for $4,160, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed to him.
FELONIES
Charlene M. Giles, 41, Sorento, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with a Jan. 24 incident in Macoupin County during which she allegedly possessed less than five grams of a substance containing methamphetamine, a clear glass pipe for smoking methamphetamine and a combination brass knuckles/knife.
Billy J. Tamosaitis, 37, Virden, is charged with escape for allegedly failing to report to the Macoupin County Jail on Jan. 24 to begin serving an eight-year sentence after being convicted Jan. 4 for unlawful participation in methamphetamine manufacture.
James E. Pocklington, 43, Hettick, is charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license in connection with a Dec. 26, 2015, incident on Springfield Street at Fortune Street in Virden. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for the same offense on Pocklington’s record from Aug. 22, 2007, in Macon County.
MISDEMEANORS
Riley J. Galbraith, 19, Edwardsville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Jan. 23 incident on Illinois Route 111 north of Gun Club Road. In addition, Galbraith is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and faces a traffic charge for illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Ross J. Gulley, 26, Columbia, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with a Jan. 23 incident in Staunton during which he allegedly used a birdbath to smash the windshield of a 2015 Mazda, causing less than $300 in damage.
Christopher R. Ferris, 19, Edwardsville, and Joseph C. Sherill, 19, Worden are charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Jan. 23 incident on Route 267 bout three miles north of Brighton. In addition, both defendants face traffic charges for illegal transportation of alcohol.
Shawn A. Campbell, 46, Benld, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with a Jan. 26 incident in Benld during which he allegedly pointed a BB gun that was substantially similar in appearance to a firearm at a male walking in an alley off East Central Avenue.
Tasha M. Dunavant, 20, Staunton, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Jan. 22 incident in Staunton. In addition, Dunavant faces traffic charges for allegedly disregarding a stop sign, making an improper turn signal and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Jennifer L. Windmiller, 29, Carlinville, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $460 on Nov. 30, 2015, to Macoupin County Veterinary Clinic, Carlinville, while knowing her bank would not honor the draft.
Jessica Dugger, 31, Palmyra, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $75 on Nov. 4, 2015, to Macoupin County Animal Control while knowing her bank would not honor the draft.
Mary E. Harbison, 37, Morrisonville, is charged with theft in connection with a Jan. 8 incident during which she allegedly exerted unauthorized control over $500 in cash belonging to a Girard resident while knowing the property to be stolen.
Cody A. Bell, 34, Girard, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Jan. 22 incident during which he allegedly struck his wife in her face with his closed fist.
Stewart N. Wilson, 35, Girard, is charged with battery and resisting a peace officer in connection with a Jan. 28 incident during which he allegedly pulled a female to the ground by her hair, and then pushed and turned away from a Girard police officer as the officer attempted to handcuff him.
Tyler D. Isbell, 22, Staunton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Jan. 30 incident during which her allegedly put his girlfriend in a headlock.
Christopher R. Lott, 18, Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery and unlawful interference with the reporting of domestic violence in connection with a Jan. 29 incident during which he allegedly pushed his wife to the ground and attempted to prevent her from reporting the incident to the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department.
TRAFFFIC
Chad R. Stafford, 35, Mount Olive, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 23 incident in Mount Olive. In addition, Stafford faces traffic charges for allegedly driving on a suspended driver’s license, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and operation of a vehicle with an expired registration.
Amy R. Morgan, 29, Staunton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an incident on Main Street in White City. Morgan also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
James E. Gau, 30, St. Louis, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an incident about 3:15 a.m., Jan. 29, on Illinois Route 4 at Lake Williamson. In addition, Gau faces traffic charges for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Dorothy I. Baker, 37, Auburn, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an incident on Illinois Route 111 at Illinois Route 108. Additionally, Baker faces a traffic charge for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of her vehicle to avoid an accident.
Robert E. Little, 70, Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 30 incident on Alton Road at Loveless Parkway. Little also was cited for improper lane usage and speeding 21 to 25 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Christopher L. Welch, 30, Benld, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 30 incident on Mor Street in Gillespie. Welch also faces traffic charges for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident and unlawful use of a cell phone while driving.
Kenneth W. Weigel, 50, Jerseyville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 29 incident on Myrtle Street in Brighton. Weigel also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
Daniel Graves, Palmyra, vs. Alicia Graves, Modesto.
Kit Stoecker, Gillespie, vs. Henry Stoecker, Litchfield.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
Kit Stoecker, Gillespie, vs. Henry Stoecker, Litchfield.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Frederick W. Nail and Audrey A. Bray, both of Benld.
Andrew Johnathon Scheele and Margaret Anne Reeves, both of Chesterfield.
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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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