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Date range: June 21-June 27, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

A Benld woman is suing a Benld business owner and the business itself for damages in excess of $50,000, claiming she was a victim of “unwanted contact of an inappropriate and sexual” nature while she was a patron at the business. The suit, filed by Wendy Broderick, names Terry D. Plovich and TJ’s Enterprises of Benld, Inc., as defendants. The three-count complaint claims Plovich placed his hands on the plaintiff’s buttocks during a June 26, 2014, incident at the store. Broderick claims to have sustained pain of body and mind as a result of the alleged incident, and to have incurred medical bills and experience loss of income she would otherwise have been able to earn for which she seeks unspecified damages in excess of $50,000. Count II of the complaint alleges Plovich “maliciously and willfully” struck Broderick on her buttocks with the intent to do harm. Count III alleges negligence on the part of TJ’s Enterprises in that it allegedly subjected a customer to unwanted sexual contact from one of its employees, allowed employees to engage in unwanted sexual contact of a harassing and intimidating nature with customers, and retained employees who had engaged in inappropriate contact with a customer.

CHS, Inc., a firm selling agricultural products and services, is suing Chad Stoecker of rural Litchfield for more than $76,080.40 for goods and services the defendant allegedly purchased on credit between April 2015 and April 2016. In addition to the amount allegedly due, the complaint seeks service charges amounting to 1.57 percent per month and court costs.

Norma Lay, as executor of the estate of Ted Lay, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Richard and Donna Bender, Girard, seeking possession premises located in Girard, plus $7,120.48 in allegedly delinquent rent or mortgage payments, damages, attorney fees and court costs.

A substantial counter-claim has resulted in a Small Claims case being transferred to the next level of Macoupin County Circuit Court. In late February, Orville Reynolds, Jerseyville, doing business as Plumbing Services, sued Christopher Reynolds, Greenfield, for $3,800 allegedly owed for plumbing services provided at the defendant’s home on Chism Road, Greenfield. In a counter-claim filed by the defendant, however, Christopher Reynolds claimed he did $36,400 worth of concrete work for the plaintiff for which the plaintiff did not pay, agreeing instead to trade pluming work for the bill. With the $3,800 claim originally submitted by Orville Reynolds deducted, Christopher Reynolds sought a counter-judgment of $32,600. A Macoupin County judge last week denied Orville Reynold’s motion to dismiss the counter-claim and transferred the case on the grounds that the counter-claim judgment sought exceeded the limits for a Small Claims action.

Nancy A. McCann-Stone has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jeremy and Shawna Tune, Virden, seeking possesion of residential premises in the 500 block of East Green Street in Virden, plus court costs and $4,500 in alleged back rent.

Judy L. Allen, Girard, has filed a complaint in replevin seeking the return of $7,500 worth of personal property allegedly being held by the defendants, Stacy Wilken, Girard, and Stephanie Saboor, Orlanda, Fla. According to the suit, Allen and her late husband, Steve Allen, sold their marital residence, located on Sulfur Springs Road, Atwater, to the defendants on in March 2015 shortly before Steve Allen’s death. The defendants allegedly purchased the home with the understanding that Judy Allen had some personal belongings stored at the residence, which she would recover after establishing a new place of residency. The plaintiff claims the defendants now refuse to release the property, which includes a riding mower, a Ford Fairlane automobile and motor, a tool chest with tools, air compressor, and other items. The suit seeks the return of the property or a monetary judgment to compensate the plaintiff for any property not returned.plus damages for wrongful retention of the property, damages, court costs and attorney fees.

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Central Illinois Realty Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Rahkeem Mitchell and Trevor Boblitt, seeking possession of premises located in the Whispering Pines mobile home park in Virden, plus $1,132 in alleged back rent and $1,679 in attorney fees and court costs.

Central Illinois Realty Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Thomas A. Hess, Virden, seeking possession of premises located in the 800 block of West Jones Street in Virden, plus $990 in alleged back rent and late fees, and court costs and attorney fees.

Benny E. Fish has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brittney Buchanan, Medora, seeking possession of premises located in the 200 block of East George Street, Medora, plus $1,800 in alleged back rent.

SMALL CLAIMS

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Eddie Emery, Girard, for $2,564.79, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Fingerhut credit card account.

Merrick Bank Corp. is suing Randy Shepherd, Bunker HIll, for $1953.46, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Saint Francis Hospital is suing Mary A. Lowe, Mount Olive, for $1,488.24, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Saint Francis Hospital is suing John W. Brown, Gillespie, for $4,572.30, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Saint Francis Hospital is suing Robert R. Hudeik, Jr., Gillespie, for $1,658.59, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

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Saint Francis Hospital is suing Richard T. Fenton, Gillespie, for $1,345.56, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Discover Bank is suing Danny T. Camerer, Palmyra, for $6,528.44, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Discover Bank is suing Leota I. Painter, Gillespie, for $2,065.10, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Bank of America is suing Brittney Suzann Brown, Staunton, for $5,242.16, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Corey Roberts, Gillespie, for $1,115.32, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Anderson Hospital is suing Michael D. Shrum, Bunker Hill, for $845.25, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

First MidAmerica Credit Union is suing Rhonda L. Hebblethwaite, Brighton, for an alleged $9,438.60 deficiency remaining on a automotive loan after the vehicle was repossessed and sold. In addition to the principal, the suit seeks a judgment for interest at 5.49 percent, attorney fees and court costs.

FELONIES

Dustin R. Stieglitz, 29, Alton, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a June 18 incident during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine.

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Dustin Brooks, 18, Carlinville, is charged with burglary in connection with a May 19 incident during which he allegedly entered Cross Church, Carlinville, a place of worship, with the intent to commit a theft.

Alice A. Schmitt, 38, Mount Olive, is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm in connection with a June 19 incident in Mount Olive during which she allegedly endangered the safety of another person by recklessly discharging a firearm into the air.

Justin C. Dyer, 30, Wilsonville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a June 19 incident during which he allegedly operated a 2001 Chevrolet on Macoupin Street in Gillespie while under the influence of alcohol and at a time when his driver’s licenses was revoked due to a previous conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition to the felony, he faces a traffic charge for allegedly driving on a revoked driver’s license.

Ethan A. Lee, 21, Carlinville, is charge with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a May 12 incident in Carlinville.

Griffin M McGary, 18, Thayer, currently incarcerated in Sangamon County Jail, Springfield, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an April 5 incident in Girard during which he allegedly possessed less than five grams of a substance containing cocaine.

Jeramie A. Reed, 31, Mulberry Grove, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a June 23 incident on the east side of the Carlinville Square. Reed also faces traffic charges for allegedly driving under the influence of a drug or intoxicating compound and improper lane usage.

Charles A. McCarty, 42, Alton, is charged with residential burglary in connection with a Nov. 29, 2015, incident during which he allegedly entered a residence in the 6100 block of Schmidt Road, Brighton, with the intent to commit a theft.

Holleigh A. McDonald, 45, Springfield, is charged with retail theft in connection with a June 23 incident during which she allegedly shoplifted a bottle vodka with a value of less than $300 from Carl’s IGA in Carlinville. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for the same offense on McDonald’s record from July 2013 in Sangamon County.

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MISDEAMEANORS

In separate complaints, Jacob K. Mueller, 19, Plainview; Benjamin D. Cope, 18, Bunker Hill; and Joseph M. Polo, 18, Bunker Hill, are charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a June 18 incident on Alton Road at West Main Street in Carlinville. In addition, Mueller faces a traffic charge for allegedly disregarding a traffic control device.

Shelby E. Lefler, 25, Shipman, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a June 19 incident during which she allegedly struck her boyfriend on his left arm with a steak knife.

Timothy S. Abbott, 30, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a June 16 incident in Palmyra during which he allegedly yelled obscenities at and threatened another male in “such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb” a female accompanying the male victim and provoke a breach of the peace.

William G. Gill, 43, Benld, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a June 19 incident during which he allegedly struck his wife on her legs, causing bruising.

Shane A. Fay, 38, Modesto, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a June 19 incident in Girard during which he allegedly provided a false name to the officer after the officer legally detained him.

Christine M. Norman, 43, Mount Olive, is charged with battery in connection with a June 9 incident during which she allegedly slapped another female in the face.

Susan A. Flynn, 43, Carlinville, is charged with retail theft in connection with a June 20 incident during which she allegedly shoplifted Frontline flea and tick medication valued at less than $500 from Walmart, Carlinville,

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Ashly Long, Gillespie, vs. Ronald Long, Gillespie.
  • Krystal D. Brown, Gillespie, vs. Chad W. Brown, Orchard Lakes Circle.
  • Timothy Lahr, Medora, vs. Sarah Lahr, Medora.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED

  • Ashly Long, Gillespie, vs. Ronald Long, Gillespie.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Robert E. McNear and Crystal M. Tompkins, both of Virden.
  • Joshua P. Welsh of Farmersville and Marcy R. Rovey of Carlinville.
  • Justin L. Paul and Sara D. Hanner, both of Bunker Hill.
  • Thomas Perry McDowell and Felicia Lynn James, both of Staunton.
  • Dustin A. Hunt and Kimberly M. Files, both of Carlinville.
  • Michael R. Pena of Minooka and Tina J. Lopez of Schererville, Ind.
  • James A. Burns and Megan K. Belling, both of Brighton.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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