Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: December 21-December 27, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Barbara J. and Erwin A. Behme, Carlinville, are seeking a judgment in excess of $50,000 from a Carlinville woman whose dog allegedly knocked Barbara Behme down two years ago as she was walking on the sidewalk near her home on White Tail Drive in the Bluffs Subdivision. Named as defendant is Marcia (Marsha) Crane, also of Carlinville. A jury trial is demanded. According to the suit, Barbara Behme was walking on the sidewalk about 10 a.m., Dec. 29, 2014, when Crane’s dog allegedly ran up to her and knocked her down, causing injuries. The nature and extent of the injuries are not described. Count I of the suit seeks to hold Crane liable under provisions of the Animal Control Act, which requires dog owners to keep pets under control. Count II alleges Crane was negligent in failing to cage, leash or otherwise restrain the dog, allowing the dog to roam the sidewalk and endanger invitees, and keeping a dog on her premises that she knew to be uncontrollable. The suit seeks more than $50,000 in damages for Barbara Behme for her injuries, pain and suffering, and medical expenses. In a third count, Erwin Behme seeks damages in excess of $50,000 for alleged loss of consortium with his wife due to her injuries.
Matthew M. Schwab has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jake Hardas, Mount Olive, seeking $1,000 in alleged back rent, along with damages and possession of residential premises located in the 300 block of North Walnut Street in Mount Olive.
Vickie Laughlin, Kathleen Laboray and Karen Hinz, as guardians of the Estate and Person of Jessie Foster, have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Steven Foster, Mount Olive, seeking possession of premises located in the 21400 block of Illinois Route 138, Mount Olive.
SMALL CLAIMS
Plaza Truck Service, Inc., Carlinville, is suing Jeffrey S. Petri, Jacksonville, for $2,008.12, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims to be owed.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Barbara Jones, Mount Olive, for $939.09, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Care Credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Amy Burch, Virden, for $830.74, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Chase Bitschenauer, Virden, for $818.23, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Robin A. Hammann, Girard, for $6,700.05, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Joseph McGee, Benld, for $868.35, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Best Buy credit card account.
Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, is suing George R. Robson, Girard, for $2,993.01, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted student loan executed with Navient Credit Finance Corp.
Citibank is suing Jessica H. Copeland, Gillespie, for $9,521.03, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Merri L. Bogard, Staunton, for $2,238.24, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Sears credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Shirley J. Sherrer, Girard, for $6,732.67, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Sears credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Austin Morrissey, Girard, for $831.65, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Misty Bertolis, Gillespie, for $1,514.38, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Lowe’s credit card account.
Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC, is suing Karen Mitchell, Mount Olive, for $2,809.27, plus interest and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $25,000 auto loan executed in 2008 for the purchase of a 2008 Ford Escape.
Capital One Bank is suing Amber Hill, Brighton, for $4,325.92, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Carolyn Faulkner, Brighton, for $1,463.89, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Care credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Wyatt Johnson, Alton, for $3,586.49, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Lowe’s credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Elizabeth Stewart, Carlinville, for $2,594.90, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Sam’s Club credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Alek Spickerman, Bunker Hill, for $802.33, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Wayne Spicer, Carlinville, for $1,289.55, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Care Credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Christine Frank, Staunton, for $1,040.97, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing James Allen, Benld, for $812.82, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Darryll E. Gunning, Carlinville, for $1,542.94, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One Bank credit card account.
FELONIES
Theodore Holmes, 46, Palmyra, is charged with retail theft in connection with an Oct. 18 incident in Palmyra during which he allegedly shoplifted merchandise valued at less than $300. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for a similar offense on Holmes’ record.
Kayla M. Yeager, 27, Litchfield, is charged with delivery of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 15 incident during which she allegedly delivered less than five grams of methamphetamine to another individual.
Joshua R. Nance, 33, Girard, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with a Dec. 15 incident in Girard during which he allegedly possessed a Hi-Point .40 caliber pistol, along with ammunition.
Thomas A. Hess, 32, Virden, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in connection with a Nov. 10 incident. Bond for Hess was set at $250,000.
MISDEMEANORS
Evan M. W. Crane, 18, Brighton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Nov. 12 incident in Brighton during which he allegedly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by placing his mother in a headlock.
Charles E. Conlee, Jr., 26, Bunker Hill, is charged with obstructing a peace officer in connection with a Dec. 2 incident during which he allegedly fled from a Macoupin County Sheriff’s detective who had lawfully detained Conlee.
Jessica N. Landrey, 40, Virden, is charged with escape for allegedly failing to report to Macoupin County Jail on Dec. 19 pursuant to a jail order issues Aug. 9 in connection with a traffic case in which she was convicted of driving on a suspended driver’s license.
Jodi L. Flack, 39, Benld, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 10 incident in Benld during which she allegedly made contact of an insulting or provoking nature by striking a member of her household on the back with a belt.
TRAFFIC
Gregory M. Aldama, III, 25, Springfield, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Dec. 18 incident at 2:18 a.m. on Pine Street at Macoupin Street in Gillespie. Additionally, Aldama faces a traffic charge for alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.
Randall J. Motley, 26, Hettick, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Dec. 22 incident at 2:28 a.m. in the 700 block of Washington Street in Bunker Hill. Motley also was cited for allegedly driving without a valid driver’s license.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Kristopher E. Ennis, Brighton, vs. Christa L. Ennis, Alton.
- Krystal A. Stanley, Girard, vs. Nicholas L. Stanley, Morrisonville.
- Jessica Koelker, Gillespie, vs. Jacob Koelker, Concord, Calif.
- Brett VanHuss, Girard, vs. Bobbijo VanHuss, Riverton.
- Amanda Schehl, Gillespie, vs. Andrew Schehl, III, Sorento.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- Kristopher E. Ennis, Brighton, vs. Christa L. Ennis, Alton.
- Brett VanHuss, Girard, vs. Bobbijo VanHuss, Riverton.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Christopher M. Murphy and Lacee A. Dennison, both 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
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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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