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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: August 24-29, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
CHS, Inc., Shipman, is suing Richard W. Lehn, Keyseport, for $74,959.66, plus service fees of two percent per month until the time of judgment, along with attorney fees and court costs. The plaintiff alleges the amount is owed for agricultural goods and services purchased by the defendant on credit between May and December 2015.
Michael Cummings, Staunton, is suing Scott Ventimiglia, Staunton, for unspecified damages in excess of $50,000 for “damages of a personal and pecuniary nature allegedly resulting from an Aug. 1, 2015, traffic accident in Staunton. According to the suit, Cummings was riding a motorcycle west on West Peal Street, when an eastbound motor vehicle operated by Ventimigalia attempted to make a left turn near the Hibbard Street intersection. The suit claims Ventimiglia was negligent in failing to keep a proper lookout of Cummings’ vehicle, failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid the accident, driving too fast for conditions and failing to give an audible warning by sounding his vehicle’s horn.
Jeffrey Morris, Carlinville, is suing Larry Baker, Carlinville, for unspecified damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained in a Jan. 22, 2015, traffic accident in Carlinville. According to the suit, Morris was the driver of an eastbound motor vehicle that was struck from the rear by an eastbound vehicle driven by Baker on East First South Street. The suit alleges Baker was negligent in failing to apply the brakes of his vehicle to avoid the collision, failing to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles, failing to keep his vehicle under proper control and driving too fast for prevailing conditions. Morris seeks a judgment to compensate him for alleged injuries to his eyes and other parts of his body, pain and anguish, medical expenses and loss of income.
Adam S. Norman has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Daniel Richardson, Virden, seeking $1,650 in alleged back rent, plus an unspecified amount for damages, along with court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 800 block of North Springfield Street in Virden.
John and Sharon Paoni have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Vanja Selmic and Nedir Osmanov, Staunton, seeking $700 in alleged back rent, plus court costs, attorney fees and possession of residential premises located in the 800 block of Hibbard Street in Staunton.
Macoupin County Housing Authority has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Debra Schlechte, Carlinville, seeking possession of an MCHA apartment located in the 700 block of Dearbee Drive, Carlinville. The suit alleges Schlechte violated terms of her lease by allowing dogs to run at large in the housing development, failing multiple housekeeping inspections, failing to have water service in her own name and failing to pay rent in a timely manner. In addition to possession of the property, the complaint seeks monetary damages for $41.41 allegedly owed for rent for the month of August, along with attorney fees and court costs.
Donna Beeman has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Samantha Higgins Lackey and Brandon Lackey, Virden, seeking $395 in alleged unpaid rent, along with possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of North Grove Street in Virden, an unspecified amount for damages, court costs and cleaning costs.
Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC, is suing Raymond M. Stillwell, Alton, for $12,325.53 allegedly owed on a defaulted auto loan, along with interest, attorney fees and court costs. The plaintiff allegedly financed $37,000 in 2013 for the defendant to purchase a 2013 Ford Mustang.
SMALL CLAIMS
Commerce Bank is suing James M. Brawner, Gillespie, for $916.05, plus interest of nine percent and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Kenneth E. Clark, Brighton, is suing Jeff and Karen Heineman, Brighton, on behalf of the Alpine Acres Homeowners Association, Inc., seeking a judgment of $1,022.23 that the Heinemans allegedly owe for maintaining Alpine Acres Lane, a private road maintained at the expense of Homeowners Association members who reside on the road. According to the suit, the Heinemans maintain a residence in the 4000 block of Alpine Acres Lane.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Jessica Nash, Carlinville, for $1,331.26, plus court costs, that Nash allegedly owed on a defaulted Gordman’s credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Rhonda J. Harris, Bunker Hill, for $5,354.19, plus court costs, that Harris allegedly owes on a defaulted Sears credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Crystal Beasley, Shipman, for 703.51, plus court costs, that Beasley allegedly owes on a defaulted Maurices credit card account.
FELONIES
Paisley A. Ward, 22, Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an Aug. 17 incident on West Main Street at Locust Street in Carlinville during which he allegedly operated a 2005 Chevrolet vehicle while is driver’s license was suspend. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for the same offense on Ward’s record from March 12, 2015, in Madison County. In addition, Ward was issued traffic citations for allegedly operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle with an expired registration.
Jacob E. Fritz, 30, Gillespie, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Aug. 20 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed less than 156 grams of a substance containing heroin.
Kevin T. Kinser, 38, Carlinville is charged with two felony counts of possession of a firearm by a felon and one count of domestic battery in connection with an Aug. 22 incident in Carlinville. Kinser is accused of throwing a beverage glass at his wife, striking her in the right side of her torso. In addition, he is accused of having in his possession a Marlin Model 795 .22 caliber rifle and a quantity of Geco brand ammunition after having been convicted of violating the state’s Firearm Owners Identification Act on Jan. 16, 2005, in Jersey County.
Kenneth D. Bertrand, 45, Edwardsville, is charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with an Aug. 22 incident during which he allegedly operated a 1998 Ford pickup truck on Illinois Route 159 in Bunker Hill while his license was revoked. The charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions for the same offense on Bertrand’s record from March 14, 2001, May 16, 2001, and Dec. 31, 2001, in Madison County. Bertrand also was issued traffic citations for allegedly operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failing to wear a seat beat.
Sergio M. Arrendondo, 34, Chicago, is charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a July 26 incident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near milepost 45 in Macoupin County. The charge was elevated to a felony due to five previous convictions for the same offense on Arrendondo’s record dating to 2006 in Cook and DuPage counties.
James D. Pratt, 39, Mount Olive, is charged with retail theft in connection with an Aug. 26 incident during which he allegedly shoplifted two t-shirts valued at less than $300 from the Dollar General Store in Mount Olive. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for felony theft on Pratt’s record from Oct. 16, 2013, in Montgomery County.
MISDEMEANORS
Frank D. Ashmore, Jr., 22, Benld, is charged with two counts of cruel treatment of animals for allegedly leaving two rottweilers unattended in a residence that had no electricity or water in extreme heat for a prolonged period of time, resulting in the death of both dogs. Ashmore was cited on Aug. 4.
Troy L. McIlroy, 53, Gillespie, is charged with domestic battery with bodily harm in connection with an Aug. 21 incident.
Stuart N. Wilson, 31, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Aug. 22 incident during which he allegedly struck his wife in her face with his closed fist.
Several area residents have been charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing checks to Macoupin County businesses while knowing their banks would not honor the drafts. Those charged include: Beth A. Tieman, 19, Waverly, accused of writing a bad check for $38.84 on May 4 to SavMor Pharmacy in Virden; Charles E. Conlee, Sr., 49, Bunker Hill, accused of writing a bad check for $70 on June 4 to TJ’s in Benld; Amee J. Munos, 36, Mt. Clare, accused of writing a bad check for $1,300 on July 1 to First National Bank, Staunton; and Kit L. Stoecker, 44, Gillespie, accused of writing a bad check for $56 on July 18 to Roma’s Pizza in Gillespie. In addition, Theresa M. Vicari, 44, Raymond, is charged with three counts of deceptive practice for allegedly writing three bad checks totaling $124.63 between June 18 and June 20 to Boente Shell, Carlinville.
Brett D. Copelin, 27, Thayer, is charged with battery in connection with an Aug. 19 incident in Girard during which he allegedly slapped another male on the arm.
TRAFFIC
Andrew S. Gerling, 29, Benld, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Aug. 20 incident about 3:14 a.m. on Illinois Route 4 just south of Carlinville. Gerling also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Shawn Costello, 52, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Aug. 20 incident about 7:20 a.m. on Illinois Route 111 north of Linn Street in Barr Township. In addition, Costello was cited for alleged failure to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and driving without a valid driver’s license.
Richard D. Muir, 21, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Aug. 23 incident about 5:41 p.m. on Tower Road south of Quarry Road. In addition, Muir was cited for alleged reckless driving and failure to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident.
Michael T. Mitchussson, 24, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Aug. 23 incident about 7:24 p.m. on Staunton Road at Charles Street in Gillespie. Mitchusson also was cited for alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, failure to wear a seat belt, driving without a valid driver’s license and illegal squealing or screeching of tires.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Quentin A. Drew, Carlinville, vs. Brandy M. Drew, Carlinville.
- Ray Edwin Jones, Collinsville, vs. Mary Leotha Jones, Carlinville.
- Michelle Marie Emery, Virden, vs. Tony Lee Emery, Girard.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Matthew G. Thompson and Alaina M. Pitts, both of Wood River.
- Donald A. Nelson of Springfield and Jennifer M. Michaelis of Carlinville.
- Kellen T. Kolesar and Vanessa E. Barrett, both of Gillespie.
- Caelen T. Austin and Michele L. Semak, both of Virden.
- Eric R. Rutherford and Susan M. Lynch, both of Virden.
- Joseph D. Perkins and Marcie J. Dunn, both of Carlinville.
- Joseph W. Reiniesch and Rebecca L. Malone, both of Gillespie.
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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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