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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: December 7-12, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Central Bank of St. Louis is suing Ronald J. Briddell, Staunton, for $71,037.96, plus five percent interest from Nov. 18, 2014, attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a $150,000 credit line executed Sept. 19, 2006.
David Cisler, Staunton, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Dennis Thacker and Larry Haustein seeking $1,500 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of South Easton Street, Staunton.
SMALL CLAIMS
Tower Loan of Illinois, LLC, Springfield, is suing Donald Garrison, Girard, for $3,828.56, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $2,427.89 promissory note executed on Nov. 4, 2014.
Hurricane Express Bank, FSB, is suing Brian Venrick, Virden, for $4,061.29, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Lowe’s credit card account.
Cassara M. Ellsworth, Virden, is suing John R. Storey, Carlinville, for $5,783 she claims she is owed.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Debra Deering, Wilsonville, for $1,330.76, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims the defendant owes on an allegedly defaulted WebBank credit account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Paul Schichtig, Mount Olive, for $823.,34, plus court cost, the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Walmart credit card account issued through GE Capital Retail Bank.
Tower Loan of Illinois, LLC, Jacksonville, is suing Michael K. Dugger, Modesto, for $1,089.39, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $1,192.96 retail installment loan executed Nov. 20, 2015.
Heights Finance Corp. is suing Gerald Gillespie, Shipman, for $1,743.73, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $2,517.91 promissory note executed Jan. 19, 2015.
Wise Finance of Springfield, LLC, is suing Kevin Robinson, Virden, for $874.35, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $1,002.84 promissory note executed May 11.
Credit Acceptance Corp., is suing Earl H. Dyer, Atwater, for $4,835.15, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $7,925.27 auto loan executed in September 2015 to finance the purchase of a vehicle from Freedom Chevrolet, Virden.
Credit Acceptance Corp., is suing Derek T. Martin, Irving, for $5,765.09, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $9,091.89 auto loan executed in February for the purchase of a vehicle from Freedom Chevrolet, Virden.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Christopher Corethers, Brighton, for $745.64, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Walmart credit card account issued through Synchrony Bank.
FELONIES
John R. Cheek, 48, Springfield, is charged with theft in connection with a November 26 incident in Virden during which he allegedly took unauthorized control of less than $500 worth of metal belonging to Snell’s Plumbing and Heating, Virden, with the intent to deprive the owner of the use of the property. The charge was elevated to a Class 4 felony due to a previous conviction for retail theft on Cheek’s record from 2000 in Sangamon County.
Zachary S. Hoffstot, 36, Mount Olive, is charged with two counts of domestic battery and one count of battery in connection with a Dec. 6 incident in Mount Olive during which he allegedly caused bodily harm to a male member of his household by striking the victim in the face with his closed fist and pushing the victim into a chair. The charge was elevated to a felony due to two previous convictions for domestic battery on Hoffstots’ record from 2015 in Macoupin County. In addition, he is accused of causing bodily harm to another male by pushing the victim into a kitchen island.
MISDEMEANORS
David L. Middleton, Jr., 35, Gillespie, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Dec. 1 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly grabbed his female housemate and threw her, causing bodily harm.
William E. Ellis, 39, Girard, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Dec. 3 incident in Girard during which he allegedly threw his wife into a window, causing her to sustain a cut to her head.
Jessica N. Landrey, 39, Virden, is charged with escape for allegedly failing to report to Macoupin County jail on Dec. 5 to serve a jail sentence pursuant to a court order entered Aug. 9 in connection with her conviction on a charge of driving on a revoked driver’s license.
Heather N. Lara, 38, Staunton, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $248.36 on Oct. 1 to the Staunton Water Department while knowing her bank would not honor the draft.
Angela R. Drew, 41, Virden, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $625 on June 7 to Jesse Hartsook, Carlinville, while knowing her bank would not honor the draft.
Trisha L. Kester, 38, Benld, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $30 on Oct. 3 to Animal Doctors, LLP, Staunton, while knowing her bank would not honor the draft.
TRAFFIC
David P. Register, 46, Virden, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Nov. 30 incident on Illinois Route 4 at Snell’s Road, Virden. In addition, he faces traffic charges for alleged illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, improper lane usage and driving on a revoked driver’s license.
Daniel U. Robins, 35, East Alton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Nov. 26 incident on Interstate 55 at mile marker 41. Robins also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Amanda S. Seattle, 35, Jerseyville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Dec. 1 incident on Shipman Road at Loveless Parkway, Carlinville. She also faces a traffic charge for alleged speeding 26 to 34 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.
Melinda Jo Zippay, 43, Mount Olive, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Dec. 3 incident on Old Route 66 at Two-Mile Road, Mount Olive. She also faces a traffic charge for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of her vehicle to avoid an accident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Mallory E. Ellis, Mount Olive, vs. Jonathan S. Ellis, Gillespie.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Edward Lee Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Williams, both of Staunton.
- Donald Steven McLean and Kristina Renee Anderson, both of Shiloh.
- James E. Perry of Girard and Kathryn L. Durham of Virden.
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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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