Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: May 24-31, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Elizabeth Heflin, Highland, is suing her ex-husband, Bryon Heflin, Bunker Hill, for possession of nine head of cattle the plaintiff claims the defendant unlawfully removed from her father’s farm last September. The complaint in replevin was filed originally on Dec. 18, 2015, in Madison County and was transferred to Macoupin County Circuit Court last week. According to the suit, the couple was divorced on March 14, 2011, at which time the court awarded any property in possession of the two parties to the respective parties. At the time of the divorce, Elizabeth Heflin allegedly was in possession of an unspecified number of cattle that had been purchased during the marriage. The cattle were housed and fed on her father’s farm after the divorce was final, the suit alleges. Elizabeth Heflin claims her ex-husband removed nine head of cattle from her father’s farm around Sept. 19, 2015, in violation of the divorce decree. The suit seeks the return of the cattle, plus a monetary award for court costs and other relief.
Velocity Investments, LLC, is suing Kerry Crain, Bunker Hill, for $16,452.01, plus court costs, that Crain allegedly owes on a defaulted loan agreement executed between him and the Lending Club Corp in April 2014. According to the suit, Crain obtained the original $18,500 loan via the internet and later defaulted on payments to retire the debt.
Leslie Brown, Standard City, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Tracey Richardson, Carlinville, seeking $850 in alleged back rent, plus possession of a residential apartment located in the 500 block West First South Street in Carlinville.
SMALL CLAIMS
Discover Bank is suing John Fisher, Virden, for $1,656.83, plus court costs, that Fisher allegedly owes for a defaulted credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Catherine Petrak, Benld, for $8,892.70, plus court costs, that Petrak allegedly owes for a defaulted credit card account.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Roy and Toni Groves, Palmyra, for $2,047.05, plus court costs, that the couple allegedly owes for medical services.
Discover Bank is suing Harry D. Cook, Benld, for $1,950.71, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Allison S. Dukes, Gillespie, for $2,083.62, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
First Community Credit Union is suing Karen D. and Gary Warren, Plainview, for $5,256.12, plus interest at 8.9 percent, attorney fees and court costs, that the Warrens allegedly owe for a defaulted credit card account.
Citibank is suing David W. Mullenix, Bunker Hill, for $4,742.54, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Saint Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing John Hrnyak, Gillespie, for $2,594.01, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.
Saint Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing John W. Brown, Gillespie, for $655.12, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.
Saint Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing Keith A. Guild, Mount Olive, for $711.59, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.
Saint Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing Bradley Hartman, Mount Olive, for $950.40, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.
Capital One Bank is suing Merri L. Bogard, Staunton, for $1,526.97, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Marsha D. Davis, Brighton, for $3,041.72, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Stephen A. Sampson, Benld, for $1,249.01, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Jason A. Reynolds, Carlinville, for $1899.15, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Tracy L. Grubb, Medora, for $4,640.42, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Ashley Vice, Girard, for $1,911.48, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Kerri Severs, Bunker Hill, for $2,384.16, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Gail L. Allen, Virden, for $1,305.97, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted U.S. Bank National Association account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Christopher J. Sanders, Carlinville, for $3,188.83, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted Home Depot credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Joshua C. McDaniels, Carlinville, for $805.93, plus court cost, allegedly owed for a defaulted Maurice’s credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing John N. Frakey, Girard, for $1,048.20, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted Gander Mountain credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Merri Bogard, Staunton, for $1,448.98, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted Synchrony Bank credit card account.
World’s Foremost Bank is suing Monty Brown, Mount Olive, for $2,211.90, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.
FELONIES
Bonnie G. Madison, 36, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver in connection with a May 24 incident in Carlinville.
Tyree Simmons, 53, Rockford, is charged with aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude a peace officer in connection with a May 21 incident on Illinois Route 4 in Staunton during which he allegedly drove a 2016 Jeep at high rates of speed in an attempt to flee and elude an Illinois State Police trooper who was attempting to initiate a traffic stop. In addition, Simmons faces multiple traffic charges in connection with the incident, including three counts of driving on a revoked driver’s license, two counts of reckless driving, speeding 35 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit, speeding 26 to 34 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit, making an improper turn signal and disregarding a stop sign.
Levi J. Newman, 20, Alton, is charged with possession of less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin in connection with a Mary 21 incident in Carlinville.
Yvette M. Huett, 42, Staunton, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an April 2 incident in Gillespie.
David A. Lahman, 37, Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an April 2 incident in Gillespie.
Kenneth Stone, 35, Virden, is charged with two counts of violating a stalking/no contact order in connection with incidents on May 24 during which he allegedly yelled profanities at a male and female, but of whom were subject to a court imposed stalking/no contact order. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for the same offense on Stone’s record from June 30, 2015.
Kyle W. Bennett, 29, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a March 25 incident in Carlinville.
TRAFFIC
Dane A. Walker, 45, Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 21 incident on Johnson Street at Morgan Street in Carlinville. Walker also faces traffic charges for allegedly disregarding a stop sign and illegally transporting alcohol as a driver.
Jessica Kirk-Gregory, 24, Alton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a 2 a.m. incident on May 22 on North Broad Street at Broadway in Carlinville. She also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Clifford G. McAffee, 40, Godfrey, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 21 incident on Shipman Road about seven-tenths of a mile north of Robinson Road. McAffee also was issued a traffic citation for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident.
Jerry D. Ikerman, 57, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 20 incident on East Elm Street at Clay Street in Gillespie. Ikerman also faces traffic charges for allegedly following a vehicle too closely, failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident and improperly using a traffic lane.
MISDEMEANORS
Claudia N. Dinardo, 19, Auburn, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a May 21 incident on Nine Mile Road near Davis Road.
Zachary S. Boston, 27, Cottage Hills, is charged with possession of less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a May 13 incident.
Blake I. Thompson, 25, Jerseyville, is charged with possession of less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a May 13 incident.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Charles H. Fletcher, Mount Olive, vs. Rebecca L. Fletcher, Alton.
- Kate Lee, Staunton, vs. Dustin Lee, Bunker Hill.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joe T. Fernandez and Melissa A. Bellovich, both of Staunton.
- Jeromy E. Embry and Catherine R. Brown, both of Staunton.
- Lou E. Thery and Jennifer S. Byots, both of Bunker Hill.
- Spencer G. Deuel of Jerseyville and Karla M. Meisner of Piasa.
- Justin D. Shearer of Indianapolis, Ind., and Kira L. Enders of Greenwood, Ind.
- Damon M. Wahl of Fort Riley, Kansas, and Michelle R. Eippert of Dorsey.
- Aaron J. Bowman and Sarah A. Werner,both of Brighton.
- Zachary M. Harris of Gardendale, Ala., and Katie D. Tillman of Staunton.
- Eddie Emery and Alyssa M. Cole, both of Girard.
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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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