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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: September 27-October 3, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Darnell Schmitz, Carlinville, is suing Casey’s General Stores, Inc., and Terrie Holmes, Gillespie, for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained in a Jan. 8, 2015, traffic crash in Carlinville. The suit claims Holmes was acting in her capacity as an agent or employee of Casey’s General Stores when the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu she was driving collided with the westbound vehicle Schmitz on West First North Street at its intersection with Plum Street in Carlinville. The complaint alleges Holmes was negligent in that she failed to yield the right-of-way, failed to reduce the speed of her vehicle to avoid the accident, failed to keep a proper lookout and failed to maneuver her vehicle so as to avoid the collision. The two-count lawsuit demands a jury trial and asks for monetary damages to compensate Schmitz for alleged injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of income and disfigurement.
Mark Besserman, Wilsonville, is suing Don Brown, Gillespie, for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained in a Dec. 20, 2015, traffic collision in Wilsonville. According to the suit, Besserman was operating a southbound 2008 Ford F-250 on Illinois Route 138 in Wilsonville when a northbound 2005 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Brown allegedly crossed the center line and collided with the Besserman vehicle. The suit claims Brown was negligent in that he allegedly failed to keep his vehicle under proper control, failed to keep a proper lookout, failed to drive his vehicle in the proper lane, crossed the center line when it was unsafe to do so, and failed to yield the right-of-way. The complaint seeks monetary damages for alleged injuries to Besserman’s neck and arms, pain and suffering, medical expenses and loss of income.
Robert Britz has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Roman and Coleen Nowman, Girard, seeking $3,600 in alleged unpaid rent plus possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of South Lincoln Street in Girard.
Donna Beeman has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Ashley Crenshaw, Carlinville, seeking $60 in alleged unpaid rent plus damages and court costs, along with possession of a residential apartment located in the 200 block of East Washington Street in Carlinville.
Rob Hohimer has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Chris Hollon, Giard, seeking $300 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of West Bloomington Street in Girard.
Clifford Crispens has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Darrell Pocklington, Girard, seeking $3,500 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of West Bloomington Street in Girard.
FELONIES
Benjamin E. Pagel, 31, Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a Sept. 25 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly punched a Carlinville police officer behind the officer’s right ear while knowing the victim to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties.
Kammi S. Moore, 23, Butler, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 23 incident in Benld.
Shawn A. Lee, 42, Carlinville, is charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 24 incident in Carlinville.
Brian K. Venrick, 59, Virden, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a Sept. 24 incident in Virden during which he allegedly struck a Virden police officer in the face with his closed fist while knowing the victim to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties.
Dennis J. Gunterman, 51, Springfield, is charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of weapons in connection with a May 14 incident during which he allegedly operated a 2003 Ford pick-up truck on Oak Creek Trail near Mount Olive while under the influence of alcohol. The DUI charges were elevated to felonies due to previous convictions for the same offense on Gunterman’s record from Aug. 28, 1986; Oct. 13, 1987; and March 21, 1994, in Sangamon County. Gunterman also was allegedly found to be in possession of an unspecified amount of amphetamine and was allegedly found to have a loaded .357 Magnum revolver within reach in his vehicle. Traffic charges for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident and operating a vehicle without a valid registration were previously filed in connection with the same incident.
Chris G. Starks, 56, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a June 1 incident in Carlinville.
Micah J. Ramsey, 30, Plainview, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a Sept. 14 incident in Carlinville during which she alleged drove a 2000 Chevrolet passenger vehicle on North Broad Street at McDaniels Street at a time when her license was suspended and she was eligible for a Monitoring Device Driving Permit.
Gerald L. Sloan, 28, Virden, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a Sept. 23 incident in Virden during which he allegedly struck a minor under the age of 13 in the facing with his closed fist, causing bruising.
John A. Crisel, 54, Benld, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a Sept. 28 incident in Benld during which he allegedly kicked a Benld police officer in the back while knowing the victim to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties.
MISDEMEANORS
Jimmy E. Taylor, 60, Staunton, is charged with domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence in connection with a Sept. 24 incident during which he allegedly struck his wife in her face with his closed fist and then attempted to prevent her from reporting the incident to the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department.
Emmauel D. Welch, 20, Shipman, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with a Sept. 27 incident during which he allegedly caused less than $300 in damage to a television belonging to another male.
Ryan A. Mosier, 23, Bunker Hill, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with a Sept. 17 incident during which he allegedly caused less than $300 to the front door or a residence in the 600 block of East Seminary Road in rural Bunker Hill.
Christa M. Stagner, 38, Manchester, Mo., is charged with resisting a peace officer in connection with a Sept. 28 incident during which she allegedly pulled away from a Mount Olive police officer who was attempting to handcuff her. Additionally, she faces traffic charges for allegedly driving on a suspended driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failing to report an accident after the vehicle she was driving allegedly collided with a stop sign in the 300 block of East First North Street in Mount Olive.
Cheyenne N. Barrett, 18, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Sept. 29 incident in the parking lot at the Carlinville Walmart store.
Allan M. Springman, 23, Carlinville, is charged with violating a court order of protection in connection with an Oct. 1 incident during which he allegedly entered onto property in the 200 block of South Broad Street in violation of an order of protection issued Sept. 19.
TRAFFIC
Toby J. Butler, 40, Virden, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Sept. 24 incident on Center Stret at Eighth Street in Girard at about 11:36 p.m.
David N. Wiens, 30, Carlyle, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Sept. 25 incident on Hickory Street at Park Street in Bunker Hill at about 3:10 a.m. Additionally, Wiens faces traffic charge for allegedly operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
SMALL CLAIMS
Mark Smith, Godfrey, is suing Nancy Johns, Benld, for $10,000 he claims he is owed for a diamond engagement ring the defendant failed to return after allegedly calling off the wedding.
Personal Finance Co., LLC, Springfield, is suing Cory Yeager, Carlinville, for $2,406.76, plus interest in the amount of $161.59 and attorney fees in the amount of $361.01, that Yeager allegedly owes on a defaulted $2,610.36 promissory note executed in May 2015 with an interest rate of 30.72 percent.
Discover Bank is suing April I. Hartman, Mount Olive, for $3,036.40, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Nancy Robertson, Gillespie, for $1,962.67, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Synchrony Bank credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Merri L. Bogard, Staunton, for $4,774.59, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Citibank credit card account.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Horcelia L. Brown, Royal Lakes, vs. Ronald J. Brown, St. Louis, Mo.
- Kyle W. Kulenkamp, Carlinville, vs. Kirstynne S. Kulenkamp, Carlinville.
- David Lomelino, Modesto, vs. Christine Lomelino, Dayton, Ohio.
- Dawn Boda, Staunton, vs. David Boda, unknown.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joshua E. Gillespie of Virden and Heather N. Gonterman of Auburn.
- Brian A. Beniach of Jacksonville and Amanda E. Greer of Carlinville.
- Cory B. Yeager and Bridget R. Burnett, both of Carlinville.
- Joshua M. Yactzak and Jeffery S. Daniels, both of Nilwood.
- Daniel R. Lahr of Piasa and Abigail B. Denham of Brighton.
- Mark A. Hunt and Shera J. Helgen, both of Litchfield.
- Michael R. Williams and Elizabeth D. Engles, both of Carlinville.
- Michael S. Kirk and Joyce E. Sanders, both of Carlinville.
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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
Comments
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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