Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: June 1-7, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Steven Katich has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against LeAnn Stafford and Stephen Fields, Wilsonville, seeking $360 in alleged overdue rent, plus court costs and possession of residential preimises located in the 300 block of Marcia Street in Wilsonville.
Michael J. and Dana L. LaRosa, Staunton, are suing Brian E. and Belinda Evans, Rock Springs, Wyoming, for more than $18,000 in damages resulting from an alleged breach of contract. According to the suit, the defendants entered into a contract in June 2008 to rent a residence in the 200 block of Henrietta Street in Staunton from the plaintiffs, agreeing to pay monthly rent and to maintain the premises in good condition. The suit alleges the defendants later abandoned the property and that the plaintiffs terminated the lease for violations of the lease terms. The plaintiffs alleged the defendants not only failed to maintain the property, but left behind damages costing the plaintiffs $17,608 to repair. The suit seeks a judgment in the amount of the repairs, plus $1,175 in alleged back rent, interest on the amounts allegedly owed and court costs.
Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Eriel R. Adams, Gillespie, seeking $860 in alleged back rent, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 300 block of Park Avenue in Gillespie.
Central Illinois Realty has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brian Boone, Virden, seeking $732.50 in alleged back rent, plus $522 in attorney fees and court costs, and possession of premises located in the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Court in Virden.
MRT Investments, LLC, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Michelle Weatherford, Carlinville, seeking $1,850 in alleged overdue rent, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 1000 block of Crittendon Street in Carlinville.
Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Lester Hall, Gillespie, seeking $1,465.57 in alleged overdue rent, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 2000 block of Staunton Road, Gillespie.
SMALL CLAIMS
Capital One Bank is suing Lawrence E. Giffin, Mount Olive, for $7,838.84, plus court costs that Giffin allegedly owes on a defaulted credit card account.
Robert W. Dodd, Virden, is suing Billy Austin, Modesto, for $1,997.28, plus court costs, that Austin allegedly owes for legal services provided in connection with a Morgan County child support case.
Sterling Jewelers, doing business as Kay’s Jewlers, is suing Johnny E. Cox, Gillespie, for $4,707.87, plus court costs allegedly owed on a defaulted credit agreement.
FELONIES
Jesse L. Briles, 24, Carlinville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 9 incident during which he allegedly was in possession of a substance containing amphetamine.
MISDEMEANORS
Ryan Anderson, 44, Gillespie, is charged with battery resulting in bodily harm in connection with a May 3 incident.
Cohl M. Chartrand, 19, Butler, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of 2.5-10 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a March 18 incident.
Christopher R. Oatsvall, Jr., 24, Butler, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a May 20 incident.
Jason A. Clouse, 40, Chatham, is charged with retail theft of merchandise valued at less than $300 in connection with a March 6 incident.
Christopher J. Orear, 19, Gillespie, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with a Dec. 18, 2015, incident.
Breann M. Morrell, 35, Gillespie, is charged with possession of 2.5-10 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a Dec. 18, 2015, incident.
Jay M. Parker, 34, Carlinville, is charged with battery resulting in bodily harm in connection with a May 8 incident in Carlinville.
Austin M. Freand, 19, Carlinville, is charged with battery resulting in bodily harm in connection with an April 24 incident in Carlinville.
Michael A. Lewis, 39, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of violating an order of protection in connection with a May 10 incident in Carlinville.
Thad D. Roberts, 20, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a May 29 incident on Illinois Route 108 at Comer Road. Roberts also faces a traffic charge for alleged illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger.
Kendall W. Slightom, 20, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a May 29 incident on Illinois Route 108 at Comer Road. Slightom also faces a traffic charge for alleged illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger.
Shane Boston, 35, Eagarville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a May 28 incident during which he allegedly struck his wife several times with his forearms.
Zachary L. Lake, 18, Virden, is charged with battery in connection with a May 30 incident in Virden during which he allegedly struck Spencer A. Wolff, 18, in the head with his fist.
Spencer A. Wolff, 18, Virden, is charged with battery in connection with a May 30 incident in Virden during which he allegedly struck Zachary L. Lake, 18, in the head with his fist.
Justin C. Grider, 33, Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to property in connection with a May 30 incident during which he allegedly entered onto the property of Hardee’s on North Broad Street, Carlinville, after having been notified by the Carlinville Police Department that he was banned from the property.
Shelbie Donelle Tandy, 20, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a May 29 incident on Illinois Route 108 at Comer Road.
Ashley L. Starr, 20, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a May 29 incident on Illinois Route 108 at Comer Road.
Zachary R. Rogers, 20, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a May 29 incident on Illinois Route 108 at Comer Road.
Michael W. Griffith, 35, Wilsonville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a June 2 incident during which he allegedly pushed a female family member.
April A. Eichen, 37, Carlinville, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check on July 18, 2015, while knowing her bank would not honor the draft.
Chad A. Denninger, 40, Collinsivlle, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check on March 20 while knowing his bank would not honor the draft.
Michael A. Lewis, 39, Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery and criminal damage to property in connection with a June 2 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly pushed his wife in her chest and caused less than $300 in damage to an apartment door belonging to LeVora Apartments in the 1200 block of South Broad Street, Carlinville.
TRAFFIC
Marion B. Warlick, 57, Alton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 29 incident at 1:12 a.m. on Illinois Route 16 at Harping Avenue in East Gillespie. Additionally, Warlick faces traffic charges for alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding 11 to 14 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.
Wayne S. Seymour, 53, Girard, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 30 incident. Seymour also faces a charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a peace office, a Class A misdemeanor, and traffic charges for allegedly driving on a revoked driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding 15 to 20 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit and improper lane usage.
Pierre L. Tandy, 50, Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 28 incident at 9:53 p.m. in the 600 block of Yard Street in Carlinville. Tandy also faces traffic charges for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident and improper lane usage.
Joseph D. Scoggins, 25, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 28 incident at 2 a.m. on West Main Street at Plum Street in Carlinville. In addition, Scoggins faces faces traffic charges for allegedly driving on a suspended driver’s license and speeding 11 to 14 miles over the posted speed limit.
Christopher D. Ragsdale, 33, Dorsey, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 31 incident at 1:26 a.m. on West Alton Street in Bunker Hill. Additionall, Ragsdale faces traffic charges for alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, making an improper turn signal and improper lane usage.
Joseph H. Spurgeon, 32, Cottage Hills, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 27 incident on Brighton-Bunker Hill Road in Brighton. He also faces traffic charges for alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage.
Lori A. Inniger, 47, Wilsonville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a June 2 incident at 3:19 a.m. on Illinois Route 138 three-tenths of a mile east of Illinois Route 159, Bunker Hill. In addition, Inniger faces traffic charges for alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding 15 to 20 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.
David A. James, Jr., 28, Piasa, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a June 4 incident at 3:15 a.m. on West City Limits Road, Brighton. He also faces traffic charges for allegedly disregarding a stop sign and alleged improper lane usage.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Douglas S. Emery and Jodi L. Lyons, both of Palmyra.
- Andrew G. Osborn and Brittany N. McMahon, both of Carlinville.
- Russell A. Sztukowski of Brighton and Jeanie M. May of Canton.
- William Ryan Bailey and Erin Elizabeth Canopy, both of Springfield.
- Benjamin Adam Schaefer and Emily Caroline Rothe, both of Maryland Heights, Mo.
- Steven James Wells and Carolyn Ida Wilson, both of Staunton.
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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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