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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: February 15-20, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
A Carlinville woman is suing Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1104, Carlinville, and Gregory McKinney, the club manager, for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly sustained in a fall on a deteriorated stairway on Nov. 7, 2015. The plaintiff, Teresa Crum, claim she sustained external and internal injuries of a permanent and lasting nature, suffered physical and mental pain, incurred medical expenses and lost income as a result of slipping and falling on a stairway at the Post home in the 200 block of South West Street in Carlinville. The suit claims Crum slipped and fell on the last step of a short, seven-step concrete stairway between the basement and upper floor of the Post home. The last step, according to the suit, was damaged, leaning in one direction and covered with loose carpeting. The handrail allegedly did not extend to the last step and the landing was uneven from a previous repair and also covered with loose carpeting. The two-count suit alleges negligence on the part of the VFW and McKinney in that they allegedly allowed an unsafe condition to exist, covered the damaged step and floor with loose carpeting, allowed members of the general public to use the unsafe stairway and failed to warn members of the public about the unsafe conditions. A jury trial is demanded.
Roy Davis, Carlinville, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Melissa Reed and James Branham, Carlinville, seeking $3,450 in alleged unpaid rent, along with court costs, damages and possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of Johnson Street in Carlinville.
Maria Thur, Plainview, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jeremy Chaikowsky and Tayler Threadgill, Plainview, seeking $4,500 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 7200 block of Drew Road in rural Plainview.
A complaint in replevin filed on Feb. 14 with dismissed two days later on a motion by the plaintiff. Larry Baker, Jr., originally had alleged that Tabitha Eichen, Carlinville, wrongfully detained about $1,500 worth of property belonging to him, including two televisions, a Dish satellite system, a sound system and personal papers. A Macoupin County judge granted Baker’s motion to dismiss the complaint on Feb. 16.
Ruth Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Adam Daniels, Wilsonville, seeking $1,016.78 in alleged unpaid rent and water bills, along with court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of Simmons Street in Wilsonville.
Heritage Manor, Staunton, is suing Judy M. Rosenthal and Teresa K. Swenson for $46,346.11, plus court costs, allegedly owed for nursing home care provided to Rosenthal from Oct. 23, 2015, to Oct. 21, 2016. The two-count suit seeks to hold Rosenthal financially responsible for the bill and alleges Swenson also signed the original contract as the party responsible for payment.
Helen Zarr, Staunton, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against McKenzie Hayes, Staunton, seeking $2,700 in alleged unpaid rent, along with court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of South Laurel Street in Staunton.
Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against James L. Webb, Gillespie, seeking $1,500 in alleged unpaid rent, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of Richards Street in Gillespie.
Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Timothy Campbell, Wilsonville, seeking $1,929.13 in alleged unpaid rent and water bills, along with court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of School Street in Wilsonville.
SMALL CLAIMS
Capital One Bank is suing Nicholas P. Watson, Carlinville, for $3,010.33, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Consumer Collection Management, LLC, is suing Michael R. and Teresa Scott, Gillespie, for $4,346.48, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for allegedly unpaid medical bills. The plaintiff seeks $1,846.48 on behalf of St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, and $2,500 on behalf of St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Consumer Collection Management, LLC, is suing Jeffrey and Jeanette Whittler, Girard, for $3,048.80, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical bills. The plaintiff seeks to recover $317 on behalf of Girard Family Health Care, $1,485.26 for Carlinville Area Hospital and $1,246.54 allegedly owed to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Mandy Swick, Mount Olive, for $910.71, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Hughes Finance Corp. is suing Lisa M. Barnett, Mount Olive, for $2,203.47, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a $2,599.94 federal disclosure statement executed Nov. 19, 2015, at an interest rate of 34.57 percent.
Mariner Finance, LLC, is suing Stephen E. Harris, Virden, for $4,405.73, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a $3,830 note and security agreement executed Oct. 24,2016, at an interest rate of 35.99 percent.
World of Power Sports, Decatur, is suing Shain L. Tooley, Mount Olive, for $9,500, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a Sea Dog and trailer purchased on credit in June 2016.
LVNV Funding, LLC, is suing Malinda L. Lewis, Virden, for $2,729.01, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Meta Bank charge account.
Washington University is suing Dustin Gentry, Bunker Hill, for $708.34 that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services.
Heights Finance Corp., Peoria, is suing Ursula Barnes, Gillespie, for $4,284.20, plus court costs and interest at a rate of 33.74 percent, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted $4,343.07 consumer loan executed Oct. 2, 2015, at a rate of 34.22 percent.
FELONIES
Danny G. Kline, 32, Plainview, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery and three counts of aggravated battery in connection with a Feb. 8 incident in rural Plainview during which he allegedly attacked his girlfriend and one of her children with his fists and a crescent wrench. Kline is accused of causing great bodily harm to his girlfriend by striking her in the head with his fists and a crescent wrench, and using the wrench to also strike the juvenile in the head.
Jamil W. Gibbs, 34, Cahokia, is charged with possession of a weapon by a felon, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Feb. 9 incident about 7:37 p.m. on Interstate 55 on Interstate 55 near mile marker 48. Gibbs allegedly was found to be in possession of less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine and to be carrying an immediately accessible 9mm Taurus pistol in his vehicle when an Illinois State Police trooper initiated a traffic stop. Gibbs also was issued traffic citations for allegedly operating a vehicle with illegally tinted front and side windows, and a cracked windshield.
Casey Smith, 25, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Jan. 24 incident in Gillespie.
Joshua Nurdin, 25, Mount Olive, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Jan. 24 incident in Gillespie.
Joshua W. Dickerson, 29, Gillespie, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a July 1, 2016, incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified quantity of Buprenorphine.
MISDEMEANORS
Several area residents have been charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing checks to local businesses while knowing their banks would not honor the drafts. In separate cases, those charged include: Tisha L. Kester, 38, Benld, accused of writing a bad check for $30 on Nov. 3, 2016, to the Animal Doctor, Staunton; Kayla Shaw, 28, Staunton, accused of writing a bad check for $79.46 on Nov. 26, 2016, to Bill’s IGA, Staunton; Suzanne L. Robbins, 33, Gillespie, accused of writing a bad check for $171.74 on Oct. 26, 2016, to Randy’s Market, Gillespie; and Brandon M. Lyons, 26, Gillespie, accused of writing a bad check for $100 on Nov. 4, 2016, to Chief’s II, Gillespie, and a bad check for $177.75 on Sept. 13, 2016, to Skeeter’s Pub, Staunton.
Timothy Y. Adams, 24, Granite City, is charged with littering from a vehicle in connection with a Jan. 28 incident at about 12:33 a.m. during which he allegedly tossed a cigarette from his vehicle while traveling south on Interstate 55 near mile marker 47.5.
Breanna L. Livingston, 20, Morrisonville, is charged with retail theft in connection with a Feb. 5 incident during which she allegedly shop-lifted a bottle of Malibu liquor from Walmart in Carlinville.
Cheyenne N. Barrett, 18, Carlinville, is charged with retail theft in connection with a Feb. 5 incident during which she allegedly shop-lifted a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey from Walmart in Carlinville.
Joanne L. Dotson, 26, Decatur, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a Jan. 25 incident during which she allegedly provided a false name to an Illinois State Police trooper after being lawfully detained.
TRAFFIC
Jason M. Hargis, 22, Bunker Hill, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 31 incident at about 5:03 a.m. on Seminary Road at Union Road. In addition, Hargis faces traffic charges for allegedly operating an uninsured motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident.
Sheila M. Richardson, 44, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 16 incident on South Locust Street at West First South Street in Carlinville. She also faces traffic charges for alleged illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver and making an improper turn at an intersection.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Rachel M. Cox, Brighton, vs. Jonathan M. Cox, St. Charles, Mo.
- Tabitha R. Conlee, Carlinville, vs. Paul E. Conlee, Sorento.
MARRIAGE LICENSE
- Glen R. Cox and Regina L. Foutch, both of Bunker Hill.
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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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