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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: February 21-27, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Caterpillar Financial Services, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., has filed a complaint in replevin seeking a court order to take possession of more than $200,000 worth of equipment from a Hettick bulldozing company. Named as defendants are Jackson Bulldozing and Excavating, Inc., company owner Benjamin K. Jackson, Hettick, and Lisa McMullan, also of Hettick, who allegedly signed as personal guarantor for a portion of the company’s indebtedness to the plaintiff. The suit seeks a court order for the plaintiff to recover a Caterpillar D6RIII track type tractor with an estimated value of $79,200, a Caterpillar 320D6 hydraulic excavator estimated to be worth $46,700, a 2011 Caterpillar 402F backhoe loader estimated to be worth $42,000 and a Caterpillar 305ECR hydraulic excavator with an estimated worth of $38,400. According to the suit, Jackson Bulldozing entered into an installment loan to purchase the 420F backhoe loader in September 2015 and later entered into an installment loan agreement to purchase the 305ECR hydraulic excavator in April 2016. The company allegedly pledged the additional equipment to secure the loan as part of a cross collateral/cross default agreement at the time of the September 2015 purchase. At the same, both Jackson and McMullan allegedly committed themselves contractually as personal guarantors for the debt. Caterpillar Financial now claims the loans are $28,585.35 in arrears and that the defendants owe a total of $189,096.38 to satisfy the debt. The five-count lawsuit seeks a court order authorizing the plaintiff to take possession of the equipment and sell it at auction to satisfy the debt, a court order making the defendants responsible for any deficiency remaining after proceeds of the sale are applied to the debt, and a breach of contract judgment holding the defendants responsible for the cost of taking possession of the equipment, transporting it and liquidating it, along with costs of the lawsuit and any other amounts due or becoming due to the plaintiff.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Jeff and Teresa Evans, Carlinville, for a total of $14,585.17, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services. The plaintiff seeks to collect $14,585.17 on behalf of Carlinville Area Hospital and $680 that allegedly was owed to Macoupin Family Practice Centers.
Bank of America is suing Sheri L. Steward, Bunker Hill, for $15,196.70, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Jessie Wallace, Girard, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Adam P. Wallace, Virden, seeking $4,800 in alleged unpaid rent, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of Carey Street in Virden.
Lewis Hancock has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Tara Hanner Provaznik and Jake Provaznik, Bunker Hill, seeking $2,300 in alleged unpaid rent, plus court costs, damages and possession of residential premises located in the 300 block of Washington Street in Bunker Hill.
SMALL CLAIMS
Consumer Collection Management is suing Stacey D. Lawson, Medora, for a total of $1,701.87, plus court cost, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services. The judgment sought includes $1,581.87 allegedly owed to Jersey Community Hospital and $120 allegedly owed to SLU-Care.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Craig E. and Linda Niehaus, Staunton, for a total of $1,297.48, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services. The amount sought includes $1,159.88 allegedly owed to St. John’s Hospital and $137.57 allegedly owed to SLU-Care.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Tracy Lynn Mitchusson, Virden, for $4,526, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services.
Height Finance Corporation is suing Allan and Teresa Williams, Staunton, for $952.84, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted consumer loan for $1,839.25 executed in March 2015 at an interest rate of 35.51 percent.
Jefferson Capital Systems is suing Tammy L. Pollard, Gillespie, for $1,013.83, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted WebBank credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Nathan Peeler, Virden, for $616.50, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank credit card account.
FELONIES
Warren E. Copeland, 32, Cottage Hills, is charged with two counts of possessing a stolen vehicle in connection with a Feb. 2 incident during which he allegedly was found to be in possession of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado that he knew to be stolen from Bruckert Daley Chevrolet, Carlinville, and a 2012 Ford F-150 that he knew to be stolen from a Carlinville man.
Andrea M. Register, 32, Virden, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 22 incident in Carlinville. Register also faces a traffic charge for allegedly operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Austin J. Fanning, 23, Carlinville is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 19 incident in Carlinville.
Eric Damm, 28, Palmyra, is charged with obstructing justice in connection with a Jan. 22 incident during which he allegedly provided false information to a Macoupin County Sheriff’s deputy about the whereabouts of a pink Ruger LCP .380 handgun that was evidence in a theft investigation. Earlier this year, Damm was charged with theft two counts of criminal damage to property in connection with a Jan. 21 incident in Palmyra during which he allegedly caused extensive damage to a Palmyra residence by driving a vehicle through a garage door and punching out a window, and exerting unauthorized control over the pink handgun belonging to the resident with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the use of the property.
MISDEMEANORS
Alyssa N. Kilian, 23, Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Jan. 19 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly caused bodily harm to a female member of her household by slapping the victim in her face with an open hand.
Christopher M. Ogden, 22, Plainview, is charged with criminal trespass to a motor vehicle in connection with a Feb. 21 incident during which he allegedly operated a 1996 Buick sedan without the permission of the vehicle’s owner.
Earl T. Brown, 45, Benld, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a Feb. 17 incident during which he allegedly sent a text message to a female who was subject to a Feb. 6 court order of protection against him.
Janice E. McGhee, 45, Hamel, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check on Oct. 23, 2016, for $105.35 to Bill’s IGA while knowing her bank would not honor the draft.
Shane J. Lomelino, 29, Palmyra, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Feb. 20 incident during which he allegedly caused bodily harm to his girlfriend by striking her in the jaw with his closed fist.
Sebastion S. Nessl, 22, Mount Olive, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Feb. 22 incident during which he allegedly made contact of an insulting or provoking nature when he grabbed a male member of his household by the throat.
Diahnte K. Garret, 22, Chicago, is charged with possession of 10 to 30 grams of cannabis in connection with a Feb. 5 incident.
Christina G. Harbaugh, 39, Carlinville, is charged with the unlawful sale of tobacco to a minor in connection with a Feb. 11 incident at Casey’s General Store in Carlinville.
James D. Gipson, 18, Mount Olive, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Feb. 20 incident on Honey Creek Road at Franke Road.
Edward C. Heidenreich, 33, Springfield is charged violating provisions of the state’s concealed carry act by carrying a concealed firearm while under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 29 incident on North Broad Street at West First North Street in Carlinville. at about 12:24 a.m. Heidenreich also is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and operating a vehicle with a faulty registration light.
TRAFFIC
Dustin R. Nash, 26, Moro, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 25 incident.
Joel W. Clock, 32, Bunker Hill, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 24 incident. Additionally, Klocke faces traffic charges for alleged reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident and unlawful transportation of alcohol by a driver.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Margaret E. Perkins, Springfield, vs. Heath J. Perkins, Springfield.
- Brandy Lea Doyle, Bunker Hill, vs. Jerry Dale Doyle, Mannford, Okla.
- Joshua D. Firth, Bunker Hill, vs. Heather E. Firth, Bunker Hill.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Adam J. Peipert and Sarah M. Dawson, both of Brighton.
- Steven L. Roberts and Amie O. Shoemaker, both of Girard.
- John Anthony Dobyns and Linda Marie Yates, both of Bunker Hill.
- James R. Branham and Mellisa J. Reed, both of Carlinville.
Comments
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
Comments
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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