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Date range: February 7-February 14, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

A Gillespie couple is suing a rural Gillespie man for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries they claim to sustained in a Dec. 23, 2016, vehicular crash west of Gillespie. According to the suit, Larry and Bennie Secor were injured when the vehicle Larry Secor was driving collided with a vehicle driven by the defendant, Billy J. Malloy of rural Gillespie. Secor’s wife, Bennie Secor, reportedly was a passenger in the Secor vehicle. The suit claims the accident occurred when Malloy’s southbound vehicle pulled onto Illinois Route 16 from Spanish Needle Road into the path of Secor’s eastbound vehicle at about 4:45 p.m. The suit claims Malloy was negligent in that he allegedly disobeyed a stop sign at the intersection, failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles, failed to reduce the speed of his vehicle when he saw or should have seen the Secor vehicle approaching, and driving his vehicle at a speed that was too great for conditions. Both plaintiffs claim to sustained injuries to their back, neck, shoulders and body as a result of the accident. They claim to have expended large sums of money for medical care and allege that they expect to expend more money for medical care in the future. They also claim their injuries have caused a loss of income. In separate counts, each of the two plaintiffs seek judgments in excess of $50,000 for their injuries.

Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against John Sanders, Benld, seeking $3,351 in alleged unpaid rent and fees, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 500 block of North Sixth Street in Benld.

SMALL CLAIMS

Mariner Finance, LLC, is suing Aaron R. Tibbs, Virden, for $4,895.64, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted security agreement executed Oct. 6, 2016, for $4,113.74 at an interest rate of 35.99 percent.

Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Linda Bryant, Girard, for $2,667.31, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Tyler Phillips, Mount Olive, for $2,002.26, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Richard Brown, Carlinville, for $1,823.84, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

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FELONIES

Pierre L. Tandy, 51, Carlinville, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child in connection with a Jan. 28 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly solicited an individual he believed to be a child with the intent of performing an act of sexual penetration.

Tim Jackson, 43, Roxana, is charged with unlawful use of weapons and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Dec. 31, 2016, incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed a substance containing hydrocodone, and carried a loaded Remington R51 9mm firearm within reach in his vehicle and without having a valid concealed carry permit.

Mitchell S. Wirey, 46, Farmersville, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault in connection with a Jan. 31 incident during which he allegedly carried a Hi Point Model JCP .40 caliber pistol in his vehicle and pointed the pistol at a male victim.

Michael R. Pitman, 30, Palmyra, is charged with participation in the manufacture of 100 to 400 grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 4 incident in Palmyra.

Melissa C. May, 25, Waterloo, is charged with possession of less than five grams of a methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 3 incident.

Joshua R. Thiessen, 31, Litchfield, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Benld.

Amber N. Robbins, 28 Benld, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Benld.

Walter R. Holmes, 40, Wilsonville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Benld.

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Kevin E. Mateer, 46, Palmyra, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Palmyra.

In separate cases, Quincy R. Morgan, 23, and Jonathan I. Williams, 19, both of St. Louis, are charged with mob action, battery and theft in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Gillespie during which they allegedly acted together to cause bodily injury by striking Alex Meyers in the head with their fists and exerted unauthorized control over an Apple iPhone belonging to Meyers with the intent of permanently depriving him of the use of the property. In addition, Williams is charged with obstructing justice for allegedly providing a false name when a Gillespie police officer asked him to identify himself.

MISDEMEANORS

Larry D. Vaughn, 62, Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Feb. 1 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly pushed his wife to the floor, causing bodily injury.

Jacob N. Thomas, 29, Staunton, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a Feb. 5 incident during which he allegedly came within 500 feet of a location in the 200 block of Phillips Street in Staunton in violation of an order of protection issued Jan. 30.

Carlos B. Martinez, 27, Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass in connection with a Jan. 8 incident during which he allegedly remained upon property in the 200 block of Duda Lane in Staunton after being told to depart by the property owner.

Courtney Leonard, 25, Mount Olive, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Jan. 29 incident in Gillespie during which she allegedly made contact of an insulting or provoking manner by slapping the father of her child on the left side of his face with her open hand.

In separate cases, Constance C. Niederbach, 39, Staunton, is charged with retail theft in connection with incidents on Dec. 24, 2016, and Jan. 3 during which she allegedly shop-lifted super glue, markers and t-shirts from Dollar General in Mount Olive and shop-lifted personal hygiene products, hair coloring and shoes from Walmart in Carlinville.

Erica A. Sechrest, 19, Gillespie, is charged with possession of cannabis in connection with a Jan. 26 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed 10 to 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis.

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Edward M. Rappel, 38, Brighton, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a Feb. 6 incident during which he allegedly made a call to the cell phone of a female subject to an order of protection issued Jan. 24.

John A. Molinar, 31, Staunton, is charged with violating a stalking/no contact order in connection with a Jan. 6 incident during which he allegedly was found to be at a location in the 800 block of North Gillespie Street in Staunton in violation of a stalking/no contact order.

Matthew D. Allen, 36, Gillespie, is charged with retail theft in connection with a Jan. 19 incident during which he allegedly shop-lifted candy from Jumping’ Jimmy’s in Bunker Hill.

John A. Perkins, 25, Benld, is charged with obstructing justice in connection with a Feb. 8 incident during which he allegedly refused to vacate a residence when ordered to do so by a Benld police officer who was investigating a domestic disturbance.

Karen D. Hayes, 18, Maumeke, Arkansas, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Jan. 29 incident in the 800 block of East First South Street in Carlinville.

Stan L. Burney, 29, Wood River, is charged with retail theft in connection with a Nov. 29, 2016, incident during which he allegedly shop-lifted a pair of sunglasses from the Bunker Hill Short Stop.

Robert M. Jordan, 56, Litchfield, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Feb. 10 incident during which he allegedly caused bodily harm by elbowing his wife in her forehead.

TRAFFIC

Jean M. Johnson, 58, Staunton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 2 incident at 10:30 p.m. on Reservoir Road at Bono Road near Staunton. In addition, Johnson is charged with illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, improper lane usage and disregarding a stop sign.

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Jeffrey A. Helvey, 31, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 5 incident at 1:29 a.m. on Three-Mile Road. Helvey also faces traffic charges for improper lane usage and allegedly driving without a valid driver’s license.

Melissa C. May, 25, Waterloo, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 3 incident at 10:36 p.m. on Staunton Road at Heaman Road. May also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.

Kathy S. Conner, 56, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 3 incident at 11:45 p.m . on Maple Street at Fulton Street in Gillespie. Conner also faces traffic charges for allegedly driving on the wrong side of the roadway.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Amanda E. Beniach, Carlinville, vs. Brian A. Beniach, Jacksonville.
  • Derrick Scroggins, Staunton, vs. Leigh Nicole Hatalla, Girard (case file transferred from Morgan County Circuit Court where the dissolution was granted Oct. 28, 2010).

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Dean W. Holliday and Teri J. Smith, both of Carlinville.
  • Robert F. Gusoskey and Laura A. Weidler, both of Bunker Hill.
  • Jeffrey A. Dickinson of Bethalto and Brianna K. Hamilton of Staunton.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Staunton man found guilty of criminal sexual assault

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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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