
Cases filed during August 30-September 5, 2020. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Kaila Vatole, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of meth, criminal damage to government property, and theft in connection with an August 31 incident.
Michael Butler, 36 of South Roxana, is charged with possession of meth and theft in connection with an August 31 incident.

Zachary Ulery, 28 of Staunton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a September 1 incident.
Benjamin Buus, 35 of Standard City, is charged with theft in connection with a September 2 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony based on a prior conviction. He was also charged with theft in connection with a July 17 incident.
Larry Baker, 43 of White City, is charged with two counts of domestic battery and interfering with the report of domestic violence in connection with a September 4 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Charles Robbins, 43 of Benld, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an August 30 incident.
Richard Higgerson, 53 of Virden, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a September 1 incident.
Jeramie McFarland, 40 of Virden, is charged with writing a bad check in connection with an August 10 incident.
Anthony Campbell, 40 of Brighton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a September 2 incident.
TRAFFIC
Randall Spencer, 49 of Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an August 29 incident.
Charles Boaz, 48 of Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an August 29 incident.
Christopher Welch, 35 of Benld, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 25 incident.
Matthew Elkins, 36 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 14 incident.
Tierra Riney, 22 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 24 incident.
Angela Wiser, 40 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 26 incident.
Nathaniel Barnes, 41 of New Berlin, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 30 incident.
Jordan Black, 20 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 31 incident.
Edward Dunn, 52 of Henderson, IL, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver in connection with an August 29 incident.
Brittany Chance, 28 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license and unlawful use of cannabis by the driver in connection with an August 29 incident.
Jordan Scheble of House Springs, MO is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with an August 28 incident.
Marquez Manuel, 20 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 28 incident.
Richard Lafferty, 53 of East Alton, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 23 incident.
Joel Castillo, 41 of Cicero, IL is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the speed limit in connection with an August 27 incident.
Christian Garrison, 20 of Girard, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 1 incident.
Ashley Kahl, 22 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 26 incident.
Jesse Mueller, 45 of Granite City, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver in connection with an August 29 incident.
Levi Compton, 42 of Sorento, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a September 1 incident.
Derek Farnum of Davenport, IA is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 31 incident.
Abinna Adindu of Florissant, MO is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the speed limit in connection with a September 1 incident.
Christopher Butler, 45 of Simpsonville, SC, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a September 2 incident.
Maurice Sullivan, 48 of Carlinville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a September 2 incident.
James Jill, 59 of Sorento, is charged with improper use of registration in connection with a September 2 incident.
Tuyet Huynh, 47 of Albuquerque, NM, is charged with operating a vehicle when the registration is canceled, suspended or revoked in connection with an August 28 incident.
Nickoles Knick, 22 of Mt. Olive, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a September 1 incident.
Daniel Wolfe, 42 of Medora, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a September 4 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Benjamin Jackson of Springfield versus Kerri Jackson.
- Angela Fatheree of Girard versus Keith Fatheree
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Samuel Barczewski and Kayla Weeks, both of Bethalto.
- Zachary Curley and Christie Estess, both of Mt. Olive.
- Ashley Knneker and Toby Talkington, both of Carlinville.
- Joshua Dupont and Brianna Large, both of Bunker Hill.
- Erin Huff and Ryan Hammann, both of Carlinville.
- Alicia Claro and Jon Sloan, both of Gillespie.
- Matthew Sanchez and Janet Lewsader, both of Staunton.
- Melissa Boatman and Eric Cline, both of Carlinville.
- Kevin Ashby and Kayla Griffith, both of Carlinville.
- Nathaniel Stolte and Caleigh Morrison, both of Bunker Hill.