Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: November 1-7, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
A judgment has been entered in a forcible entry and detainer complaint filed by Central Illinois Realty against Lisa Newman and Anthony Huffman, Virden, seeking $990 in alleged back rent, plus $795 in attorney fees and court costs, and possession of property located at 7 Whispering Pines, Virden. A Nov. 11 judgment awarded the plaintiff possession of the property and $1,621 in damages.
Central Illinois Realty has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against James Bolton and Christina Cates, Virden, seeking $942.50 in alleged back rent, $1,417 in attorney fees and court costs, and possession of property at 15 Whispering Pines, Virden.
A judgment has been entered in a forcible entry and detainer complaint filed by Central Illinois Realty against Sydney and Wayne Lomelino, Virden, seeking $990 in alleged back rent, $1,612 in attorney fees and court costs, and possession of property at 10 Whispering Pines, Virden. A judgment in the amount of $1,621, plus possession of the property, was entered Nov. 3.
First National Bank in Staunton is suing Brandon M. and Virgil L. Brown, both of Mount Olive, for $26,535.96, plus additional interest accruing to the date of judgment, attorney fees and court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted $33,000 promissory note executed Nov. 15, 2013.
Macoupin County Housing Authority has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Aaron and Sarah Martinez, Staunton, seeking possession of MCHA-owned residential premises located in the 900 block of Wheatland Lane, Staunton, plus alleged back rent in the amount of $575 and other damages. The suit alleges the defendants violated terms of their lease by failing to pay rent for the month of October, failing to maintain electrical services to the property and registering electrical service in the name of a third party not listed on the lease.
FELONIES
Brandy L. King, 40, Chesterfield, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 24 incident in Carlinville.
Tyler L. Spangler, 23, Carlinville, is charged with forgery and theft in connection with an Oct. 9 incident during which he allegedly forged a check for $150 made payable to himself on a bank account belonging to another person and exercised unauthorized control over less than $500 in cash belonging to the same victim. The theft charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for the same offense on Spangler’s record from Oct. 3 in Macoupin County.
Sarah M. Springman, 32, Carlinville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Sept. 26 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine.
Karen L. Berry, 37, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 20 incident in Carlinville.
Kelly N. Samples, 27, Staunton, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine and obstruction of identification in connection with a Nov. 1 incident in Benld during which she allegedly provided a false name and date of birth to the officer arresting her.
MISDEMEANORS
William S. Alexander, 36, Virden, is charged with battery in connection with an Oct. 30 incident during which he allegedly grabbed a Girard man by his arm and refused to let him go.
John T. Pierce, 18, Brighton, is charged with mob action in connection with an Oct. 27 incident in Brighton during which he allegedly assembled with two or more other persons with the intent to commit a battery.
Craig P. Barnes, 28, Gillespie, is charged with criminal trespass to property in connection with an Oct. 28 incident during which he allegedly entered onto property in the 200 block of East Central Avenue in Benld after having been served with a “no trespass” notice by the property owners.
Jessica N. Landry, 39, Virden, is charged with escape for allegedly failing to report to the Macoupin County Jail on Oct. 17 to serve a sentence given to her Aug. 9 in Macoupin County Circuit Court in connection with a traffic offense.
David A. Turner, 25, Jerseyville, is charged with retail theft in connection with an Oct. 6 incident during which he allegedly shop-lifted electronic accessories and energy drinks from Casey’s General Store in Brighton.
Misty W. Rice, 40, Carlinville, is charged with battery in connection with an Oct. 7 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly caused bodily harm to a Carlinville woman by striking the victim in the back of the head with her fist.
Gurdit A. Saini, 64, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful sale of alcohol to a minor in connection with an Oct. 21 incident during which he allegedly allowed a male under the age of 21 to purchase an alcoholic beverage.
Joni K. Fuiton, 59, Virden, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 31 incident in Virden during which she allegedly sprayed her son with pepper spray.
Brandi N. Satterlee, 35, Litchfield, is charged with retail theft in connection with a May 2 incident during which she allegedly shop-lifted nail polish valued at less than $300 from the Dollar General Store in Mount Olive.
Blake L. Haley, 19, Girard, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with an Oct. 25 incident in Girard.
TRAFFIC
Jamie K. Reynolds, 25, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 29 incident on Illinois Route 4 at Quarry Road. Reynolds also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Shannon Hoyt, Girard, vs. Justin Hoyt, Girard.
- Brittany Meyer, Virden, vs. Mark Meyer, Girard.
- Lorrie L. Anderson, Carlinville, vs. William R. Waters, Carlinville.
- Jennifer Judy Denton, Girard, vs. Shawn Michael Denton, Litchfield.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Roger D. Stewart and Ruth Ann James, both of Virden.
- Cody G. Sibley and Amy M. Hanks, both of Carlinville.
- Griffin Tipsword and Hannah A. Daine, both of Bunker Hill.
- Ronald E. Laboray and Stephanie B. Rieth, both of Staunton.
- Dennis Ray Beasley and Denise Lynn Jones, both of Staunton.
- Ryan J. Pirok and Megan J. Boston, both of Staunton.
- Jimmie R. Chapman and Jessica L. Dodson, both of Staunton.
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Cases filed during August 20-26, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Frederic Skinner, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with theft of display merchandise in connection with an August 19 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Marcus Kampmann, 32 of Staunton, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an October 5, 2022, incident.
Matthew Stoops, 21 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of meth, driving unlicensed, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expiration of registration in connection with a May 26 incident.
Holly Messerly, 37 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an October 15, 2022, incident.
Kirklund Davis, 25 of Sawyerville, is charged with obstructing justice by destroying evidence, false report of an offense, leaving the scene, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and failing to reduce speed in connection with an August 22 incident.
Michael Mccormick, 66 of Wilsonville, is charged with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle in connection with an August 23 incident.
Alexander Dopuch, 28 of Benld, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 16 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Alphonso Anderson, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with an August 20 incident. He was also charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an August 21 incident.
James Rawlins, 61 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with an August 22 incident.
Arthur Massey, 58 of Brighton, is charged with aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon in connection with an August 11 incident.
Dustin Luketich, 33 of Plainview, is charged with theft of labor, services, or property in connection with a July 3 incident.
Kimberly Richey, 38 of Mount Olive, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with an August 11 incident.
Antonio Zollicoffer, 35 of Carlinville, is charged with theft in connection with a June 24 incident.
Kimberly Knott, 41 of Coffeen, is charged with two counts of writing a check knowing her depository would not honor in connection with incidents taking place on May 17 and May 20.
Rodney Knott Jr., 39 of Coffeen, is charged with writing a check knowing his depository would not honor in connection with an April 28 incident.
Fred Howell, 47 of Mount Olive, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an August 24 incident.
Stephanie Short, 58 of Bunker Hill, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an August 24 incident.
William Overturf, 36 of Eagarville, is charged with criminal trespassing to a vehicle, driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 24 incident.
TRAFFIC
Alice Horne, 63 of Hillsboro, is charged with driving under the influence of a drug in connection with an August 21 incident.
Dakota Throne, 24 of Eagarville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 12 incident.
Denyse Greff, 54 of Thayer, is charged with improper use of registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 17 incident.
Rebecca Morgan, 29 of Quincy, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 19 incident.
Michael Reeder, 68 of Carlinville, is charged with failing to notify damage done to an unattended vehicle and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 16 incident.
Darin Day, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 18 incident.
Theodore Hopper, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 1-10 mph above the limit in connection with an August 19 incident.
Charles Massie III, 27 of Breese, is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 19 incident.
Amanda Coyle, 39 of Girard, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 18 incident.
Krystal Ray, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 17 incident.
Adam Miller, 34 of Edwardsville, is charged with driving with a license that has been expired more than one year, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper lane usage in connection with an August 21 incident.
Irakli Tsiklauri, 40 of Brooklyn, NY, is charged with driving a vehicle requiring a CDL license while not obtaining a CDL license and not paying a fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 21 incident.
Rakhmatillo Tishaev, 30 of Kent, WA, is charged with driving a vehicle requiring a CDL license while not obtaining a CDL license and not paying a fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 22 incident.
Wayne Minhards, 66 of Greenfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 19 incident.
Venson Price, 42 of Alton, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with an August 18 incident.
Michael Mccormick, 66 of Wilsonville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 23 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Diana Aubin versus Richard Aubin
- Katherine Laslie versus Jared Gamble
- Katelyn Banister versus Adam Banister
- Clayton Heimlich versus Emily Hohn
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Alexander Dawson and Emily Turner, both of Carlinville
- Larry Lehman and April Ewin, both of Gillespie
- Blake Stone and Ryleigh Hinkle, both of Bunker Hill
- Wayne White and Lauren Bennett, both of Raymond
- Blake Bertolino and Taylor Jenkins, both of Girard
- Michaela Potthast of Alhambra and Trevor Straeter of Pocahontas
- Hannah Wilton of Carlinville and Nicholas Ondes of Mount Olive
- Shawn Schultze and Pamela Czarnecki, both of Bunker Hill
- Brock Bell of Delavan and Cara Emery of Carlinville
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Cases filed during August 13-19, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Michael Wallace, 46 of Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an August 13 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Dillon Weaver, 25 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm, theft, and aggravated assault with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with an August 11 incident.
Justin Howerton, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with violating the sex offender registration in connection with a July 25 incident.
Dustin Thompson, 29 of Hillsboro, is charged with residential burglary and theft of between $500 and $10,000 in connection with a June 21 incident. He was also charged with possession of meth in connection with an April 5 incident.
Roy Glasco, 28 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with a suspended or revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, two counts of improper lane usage, transportation of alcohol as a driver, improper turn signal, five counts of disregarding a stop sign, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with no valid insurance, aggravated fleeing, driving with a revoked/suspended license, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 14 incident.
Kathryn Ayers, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with a June 26 incident. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Frederic Skinner, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with events taking place on August 4 and August 6. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Rowan Cook, 21 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a February 5 incident.
Thomas Ray, 43 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth in connection with a February 26 incident.
Amanda French, 36 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
Jordan French, 30 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Mark Bersch, 66 of Carlinville, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with a June 30 incident.
Brayden Parker, 19 of Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Dominic Parker, 22 Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Brett Bilbruck, 18 of Hettick, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 1 incident.
Christine Wolf, 48 of Mount Olive, is charged with littering in connection with a June 26 incident.
Denzell Drew, 26 of Affton, MO, is charged with possession of 30 to 100 grams of cannabis, driving on a revoked license, unlawful possession of cannabis as a driver, and window treatment on driver and adjacent driver windows in connection with a May 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Erick Streeter, 52 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 12 incident.
Adam Bray, 42 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 11 incident.
Kimberley Nicaise, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
David Ragusa, 40 of East Alton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, leaving the scene, failing to give notice of a crash, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, and failing to reduce speed in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jennifer Turley, 42 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 8 incident.
Jalisa Gray, 34 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and violating a child restraint in connection with an August 13 incident.
Frank Napoli, 51 of Oak Forest, is charged with driving on a revoked license, illegal transportation of alcohol, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 12 incident.
Cody Wiseman, 21 of East Alton, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jakob Barton, 25 of Jerseyville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 10 incident.
Danielle Green, 24 of Elkville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
Melissa Brooks, 38 of Benbrook, TX, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage in connection with an August 14 incident.
Sagyndyk Keldibaev, 59 of Forest Hills, NY, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 15 incident.
Toni Portis, 27 of Chicago, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 16 incident.
Zaur Buzoev, 36 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Rysbek Koichiev, 38 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Jennifer Pickett, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with an August 9 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Jennifer Davis versus Ronald Davis Jr.
- Suzanne Dzafic versus Bernhard Dzafic Jr.
- Skyelissa Ellsworth versus Corylee Ellsworth
- Patricia Burger versus Ricky Burger
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joshua Bale-Eiskant and Rebecca Brown, both of Virden
- Bre Garner and Nicolas Emery, both of Carlinville
- William Worley and Ashley Rayburn, both of Staunton
- James Comerford and Maria Winnett, both of Virden
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A verdict was rendered on Tuesday in about 35 minutes for a Staunton man who was found guilty of criminal sexual assault.
Dillard Dehart Jr., 66 of Staunton, was charged with the offense on February 17, 2022, after his niece had accused him of the offense and had secretly recorded parts of the offense.
The secretly recorded videos were played for the jury, according to Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison who called multiple witnesses and tried the case.
Sentencing for Dehart Jr. is set for October 4, 2023.
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