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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: February 28 – March 6, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Monsanto Co. is suing William L. Royer, Girard, for $57,074.23, plus interest, attorney fees and court cost, that the plaintiff claims is owed for seed products purchased on credit after Feb. 10, 2014. The two-count lawsuit alleges Royer entered into an interest-free agreement with Brandt Consolidated enabling him to purchase agricultural seed products from Brandt on credit. The suit claims Royer ordered and accepted merchandise from Brandt, accumulating a debt of $57,074.23, which Brandt assigned to Monsanto for collection. The suit seeks a judgment for the amount Royer allegedly owed, plus attorney fees, court costs and interest calculated at a rate of $7.81 per day from Oct. 13, 2016, the date of judgment.
Rachel Casella, Atwood, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Myron Marshall, Shipman, seeking possession of residential premised located in the 300 block of Church Street in Shipman.
Ruth Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jordan Trimm and Kourtney Clare, Benld, seeking $814 in alleged back rent, plus court costs, additional pro-rated rent and possession of residential premises located in the 200 block of North Seventh Street in Benld.
Jashlin, Ltd., Bunker Hill, Harold Wieseman, President, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Spencer and Alicia Mims, Bunker Hill, seeking a judgment totaling $12,025., plus possession of premises in the 200 block of Washington Street, Bunker Hill, and the 200 block of West Park Street, Bunker Hill. The suit alleges the defendants owe $4,500 and unpaid rent for the Washington Street property. For the Park street property, the defendants allegedly owe $4,750 in unpaid rent, plus $2,775 for repairs to the property.
State Farm & Casualty Co., as an assignee of Jeffrey T. Blumenstein, Brighton, is suing G. L. Warren Construction, Inc., Brighton, for $17,245.33 for damage allegedly done to Blumenstein’s home as a result of a sewer back-up in March 2013. The suit alleges representatives of Warren Construction are responsible for the damage as a result of driving over and damaging a check valve while working on a sewer line replacement project under a contract with the City of Brighton. The suit alleges Warren Construction was negligent in allegedly failing to proper install the replacement sewer line, improperly parking equipment on Blumenstein’s property and running over the check valve. State Farm paid Blumenstein’s insurance claim, according to the suit, which it now seeks to recover from the defendant.
Daniel E. Cook, Carlinville, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against James Lindsey, Patricia Harbaugh, Milburn Lindsey and Toni Richardson, Carlinville, seeking possession of residential premises located in the 300 block of Anderson Street in Carlinville.
SMALL CLAIMS
Consumer Collection Management is suing Heather Haney, Brighton, seeking to collect $1,285.05 in allegedly unpaid medical bills. The suit seeks to collect $889.05 on behalf of Jersey Community Hospital, Jerseyville, and $396 on behalf of JCH Medical Group.
Synchrony Bank is suing Rebecca Droste, Brighton, for $1,751.92, plus interest and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit account.
Eagle Recovery is suing Constance and Jeff A. Niederbrach, Staunton, for $2,981.52, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees, allegedly owed for medical services provided by Community Memorial Hospital, Staunton.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Daryll Gunning, Carlinville, for $1,037.95, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Michelle Gerberding, Staunton, for $4,529.37, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Louis Ashby, Girard, for $5,350.32, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Kenneth G. Hicks, Gillespie, for $7,705.60, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Joseph F. Boente Sons, Inc., Carlinville, is suing Keisha Pritchett, Girard, for $424.40, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for propane.
Joseph F. Boente Sons, Inc., Carlinville, is suing Chris Carron, Carlinville, for $273.23, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for propane.
Midland Funding is suing Lou Fisher, Medora, for $1,365.22, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Old Navy credit card account.
FELONIES
Melisa J. Middleton, 34, Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 25 incident in Gillespie.
Lawrence W. Gettleman, 51, Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Jan. 31 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin.
Thomas M. Deck, 58, Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a Jan. 27 incident on Illinois Route 159 near Rust Road. The charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions for the same or similar offenses from Nov. 11, 1987, in Montgomery County, and June 12, 2002, and Feb. 7, 2003, in Macoupin County. In addition, Deck faces traffic charges for allegedly exceeding the posted speed limit by 15 to 20 miles per hour and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
A traffic stop for allegedly failing to signal while changing lanes on Interstate 55 has led to felony charges being filed by the Illinois Attorney General’s office for alleged cigarette smuggling. Ricardo Perkins, 39, Chicago, is charged with unlawful transport of contraband cigarettes and possession of contraband cigarettes in connection with a March 1 incident at about 7 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near mile marker 50. Authorities allegedly found about 250 cartons of cigarettes without required Illinois Cigarette Tax Stamps when State Police stopped his Ford passenger car. Perkins also faces an additional traffic charge for alleged unlawful transportation of alcohol by a driver.
MISDEMEANORS
Jonathan M. Kirkwood, 19, Benld, is charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle in connection with a Feb. 24 incident in Benld during which he allegedly operated a 2000 Ford vehicle without the authority of the vehicle’s owner.
Dustin R. Nash, 26, Moro, is charged with resisting a peace officer in connection with a Feb. 25 incident during which he allegedly refused an order from an Illinois State Police trooper to lie down on the ground to be handcuffed.
Nicholas R. Hupp, 21, Staunton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Feb. 25 incident in Benld during which he allegedly made contact of an insulting or provoking manner by holding his girlfriend on the floor as she was trying to leave the residence.
Jonah M. Niehaus, 18, Mount Olive, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Feb. 14 incident at about 11:30 p.m. on North Walnut Street at Main Street in Mount Olive.
Alex Meyers, 18, Gillespie, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Feb. 22 incident in Gillespie.
Melanie Destatte, 20, Gillespie, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Feb. 22 incident in Gillespie.
TRAFFIC
Chandra A. Bosler, 27, Hillsboro, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 27 incident at about 9 p.m. on Second Street at Wilson Street in Gillespie. She also faces a traffic charge for allegedly driving on a suspended driver’s license.
Whitney Y. Dworzynski, 22, Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 25 incident at about 2:30 a.m. on Shipman Blacktop, Carlinville. In addition, she faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Samme L. Cole, 39, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 25 incident at about 7:35 p.m. on North Oak Street at Mounds Street in Carlinville. Cole also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
James P. Clausen, 50, Florissant, Mo., is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 21 incident at about 6:24 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near mile marker 45. Clausen also was cited for allegedly speeding 11 to 14 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.
Richard T. Knobba, 50, St. Charles, Mo., is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a March 5 incident at about 10:50 p.m. on Washington Street at Franklin Street in Bunker Hill. In addition, Knobba faces traffic charges for allegedly operating an uninsured motor vehicle, unlawfully transporting alcohol and speeding one to 10 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Dawn R. L. Smiddy-Barr, Staunton, vs. Scott Dwayne Barr, Staunton.
- Sanna M. Petroline, Carlinville, vs. Dustin B. Petroline, Staunton.
- Paula Rappel, Brighton, vs. Edward Rappel, Brighton.
- Christopher Michael Whitlock, Gillespie, vs. Connie Jo Whitlock, Gillespie.
- Chala Cabree Hutchins, Girard, vs. Michael John Hutchins, Jr., Hillsboro.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- Christopher Michael Whitlock, Gillespie, vs. Connie Jo Whitlock, Gillespie.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joshua L. Sanders and Brianna Nolting, Virden.
- Mason E. Bertrand of Auburn and Jessica L. Fulton of Thayer.
- Daniel A. Butler and Stacy M. Trimm, both of Shipman.
- John Dylan DeWitt and Brittany Louise Wells, both of Staunton.
- Jeremy J. Foiles and Rebecca R. Arhrling, both of Plainview.
- William Keith Flowers and Jennifer Denice Baugh, both of Carlinville.
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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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