Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: April 19-24, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
A Bunker Hill woman is suing Great American Insurance Group for more than $122,000, claiming the company wrongfully denied a legitimate claim. In the suit, Betty Phelps claims she was the owner of property in the 100 block of North Washington Street, Bunker Hill, where she operated a fitness gym where clients could use various pieces of exercise equipment. On June 14, 2014, according to the suit, the property was extensively damaged as a result of a fire in an adjourning building. Phelps filed claim with her insurance company, Pekin Insurance, which subsequently cancelled her policy, the suit claims. At the time, the property was mortgaged to United Community Bank, Bunker Hill, in the amount of about $98,000, the suit claims. United Community Bank required Phelps to maintain casualty insurance on the property, but Phelps was unable to arrange for alternate insurance coverage. As a result, United Community Bank arranged for “forced” coverage through its own insurer, Great American Insurance Group, with the bank as the primary beneficiary and Phelps as a third party beneficiary. According to the suit, Phelps paid $2,289 in premiums for the “forced” insurance coverage. According to the suit, in January 2016, before Phelps could make repairs from the first fire, a second fire in the building to the south of her property caused additional damage. An insurance appraiser set the value of the damage at $119,660. A short time later, the City of Bunker Hill issued a Notice of Nuisance for the fire-damaged property to the south of Phelps’s building and secured an Emergency Order of Demolition on Feb. 20, 2016. Because Phelps’s property and the property to the south shared a wall, Phelps’s property also was demolished, causing her to incur demolition costs of $19,400, and leaving her with a debt of $97,400 to United Community Bank for a building that no longer exists, the suit alleges. Through her attorney, Phelps submitted a letter to Great American Insurance offering to accept a settlement of $48,500—approximately half of what is owed on the mortgage, the suit claims. Great American Insurance reportedly denied the claim, claiming that the value of items lost amounted to about $682 and did not meet the policy’s $1,000 deductible amount. Count I of the suit claims Great American Insurance breached its contract with Phelps by failing to pay the full amount of the claim and asks for a judgment of $97,400, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. Count II seeks punitive damages of an additional $25,000, claiming the company’s denial of Phelps’s claim was unreasonable and vexatious. The suit demands a jury trial.
Jasmina Silic, White City, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Derek School, White City, claiming she is entitled to possession of residential premises located in the 300 block of Fourth Street in White City.
Chesterfield State Bank is suing Janet Kroeschel, Chesterfield, to collect on two promissory notes the bank claims are in default. Count I of the suit seeks damages in the amount of $6,584.39 and $893.73 in interest, plus additional interest, attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a $10,000 note executed on Oct. 10, 2012. Count II seeks $8,602.33 and $667.18 in interest, along with additional interest, attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a $10,000 note executed on Aug. 6, 2014. Both notes have been in default since Nov. 2, 2015, according to the suit.
SMALL CLAIMS
Capital One Bank is suing Molly A. Clayton, Carlinville, for $3,601.58, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Credit Acceptance Corp is suing Gina M. Long, Waverly, for $9,974.85, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted $11,972.95 auto loan executed March 13, 2015, for the purchase of a 2007 Pontiac G6 sedan from Freedom Chevrolet, Virden.
Max B. Mullins Landscaping, Staunton, is suing Bauman Property Co., Springfield, Mo., for $9,200 that the plaintiff claims is owed for landscaping services.
FELONIES
In separate charges, Joshua S. Dyer, 39, Effingham, and Jennie R. Hudgins, 40, Irving, are charged with criminal trespass to property and criminal damage to property in connection with an April 13 incident in Girard, during which they allegedly entered a residence in the 200 block of South Fifth Street in Girard without authority, and caused more than $500 in damage to a door at the residence. In addition, Hudgins is charged with obstructing a peace office for allegedly running away from a Girard police office as he attempted to place her under arrest.
Andrew L. Lattina, 23, Staunton, is charged with failing to register as a sex offender for allegedly failing to register with the Staunton Police Department within three days of establishing a new place of residence in Staunton. Lattina apparently was cited after the vehicle he was driving was stopped by police on April 15 in Staunton for allegedly driving on a suspended driver’s license.
Perry Ashby, 47, Girard, is charged with possession of than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an April 15 incident in Gillespie.
Brandon D. Butler, 29, Bunker Hill, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with an April 17 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly attempted to kick a Bunker Hill police officer in the head while the officer was engaged in the execution of his official duties.
Zachariah M. Schmidt, 19, Carlinville, is charged with having sexual relations within his family in connection with an April 17 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with a female member of his family.
Patricia G. Harbaugh, 38, Carlinville, is charged with burglary in connection with an April 18 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly entered a 1996 Chevrolet mini-van without the authority of its owner with the intent to commit a theft.
Ronald O. Lloyd, 50, Litchfield, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an April 21 incident in Staunton.
MISDEMEANORS
Denyse D. Greff, 47, Virden, is charged with domestic battery involving bodily harm in connection with an April 14 incident.
Chandra A. Bosler, 27, Hillsboro, is charged with battery in connection with an April 16 incident in Gillespie during which she allegedly struck a female victim in the face, causing bodily harm.
Michael T. Mitchusson, 24, Gillespie is charged with domestic battery and resisting a peace officer in connection with an April 19 incident in Gillespie.
Brittany D. Daniels, 26, Carrollton, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with an Oct. 20, 2016, incident during which she allegedly provided a false name to a Brighton police officer who had lawfully detained her.
Kevin L. Morgan, 33, Carlinville, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an April 5 incident during which he allegedly entered onto property in the 200 block of Rice Street in Carlinville in violation of a protection order issued by the court on April 3.
Nick L. Hollis, 54, Gillespie, is charged with battery in connection with an April 17 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly struck a male victim in the face with his fist, causing bodily harm.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Tracey Reif, Girard, vs. Corey Reif, Jacksonville.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Torry J. Grady and Jessica N. Loveless, both of Girard.
- Robert H. Ostyn and Carol L. Dworsack, both of Gillespie.
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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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