Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: May 16-22, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Rachel Bruhn is suing Charles Lane, Staunton, for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly sustained in a July 1, 2015, traffic crash in Litchfield. According to the suit, Bruhn was operating an eastbound 2008 Pontiac Torrent which was stopped at a traffic light at about 3:14 p.m. on Illinois Route 16 at North Sherman Street in Litchfield when an eastbound 2001 Cadillac Deville driven by Lane drove into the rear of the Bruhn vehicle. The suit alleges Lane was negligent in that he was driving too fast for conditions, failed to keep his vehicle under proper control, failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles, failed to reduce the speed of his vehicle as he approached a stopped vehicle and failed to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident. Bruhn claims to have suffered injuries to her back and right leg, pain in mind and body, medical expenses and loss of income for which she seeks compensation in excess of $50,000.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Tim M. Conway, Staunton, for $21,945.10, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Laura M. Miller, Virden, for $14,213.92, plus cour costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Robert M. and Linda Woods, Staunton, for $11,783.39, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical bills. The judgment sought includes $5,524.90 allegedly owed to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, and $6,122.49 allegedly owed to St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield.
Consumer Collection Management is suing John and Dawn Nix, Palmyra, for $47,128.36, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical bills. The amount sought includes $25,808.27 allegedly owed to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield; $20,773.57 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital; and $325.52 allegedly owed to Macoupin Family Practice Centers.
Clifford Crispens, Litchfield, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jennifer J. Stewart, Girard, seeking $2,200 in alleged back rent, plus possession of premises located in the 200 block of North Sherman Street in Girard.
Jesse King, Sawyerville, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jeffery Stoops, Sawyerville, seeking $680 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 400 block of Pfahler Street in Sawyerville.
Central Illinois Realty has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Breanna Livingston, Michael Livingston and Alexander Livingston, Virden, seeking $1,035.20 in alleged unpaid rent, plus court costs, attorney fees and possession of premises located at 28 Whispering Pines in Virden.
Central Illinois Realty has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Robin McGown and Debra McGown, Virden, seeking $6,043.50 in alleged unpaid rent, plus court costs, attorney fees and possession of premises located in the 800 block of Jones Street in Virden.
Gregory S. Burcham, Carlinville, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Bob and Ashley Beard, Carlinville, seeking $678 in alleged back rent, plus damages and possession of residential premises located in the 400 block of Loomis Lane in Carlinville.
Linda Mahan, Girard, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Tamera Damm Waters, Girard, for $1,300 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 400 block of South Sixth Street, Girard.
SMALL CLAIMS
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Donald E. and Kimberly J. Wietes, Carlinville, for $1,291.66, plus court costs, for allegedly unpaid medical bills.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing David Barnes, Palmyra, for $3,235.88, plus court costs, for allegedly unpaid medical bills.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Joseph W. and Ashley N. Robbins, Gillespie, for $4,705.57, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical bills. The amount sought includes $3,794.50 allegedly owed to St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, and $911.07 allegedly owed to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Brandon Robert Texier, Carlinville, for $5,528.07, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical bills. The amount sought includes $4,161.62 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital, $1,186.35 allegedly owed to St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, and $180 allegedly owed to JCH Medical Group.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Carrie Vannatta, Carlinville, for $1,455.20, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank credit card account.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Rhonda L. Alger, Carlinville, for $2,460.47, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Cassandra L. Warren, Carlinville, for $960, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted loan executed in August 2013 with Springleaf Financial Service, Sprinfield, for $796.36 at an interest rate of 35.99 percent.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Tracy Reese, Girard, for $1,457.99, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Home Design credit card account.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Susan C. Allen, Staunton, for $847.81, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.
Cavalry Spv, LLC, is suing Deborah Griffin, Brighton, for $986.28, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted GE Capital Retail Bank/Walmart credit card account.
FELONIES
Gary G. Loveless, 59, Carlinville, is charged with participating in the manufacture of less than 15 grams of methamphetamine in connection with a May 11 incident in Carlinville.
Leland T. Scoggins, 32, Bunker Hill, is charged with obstructing justice in connection with a May 12 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly destroyed physical evidence by tossing a capsule of heroin from a truck window while a Bunker Hill police officer was investigating the alleged use and possession of a controlled substance.
Joshua M. Burney, 26, Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 12 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of heroin.
Nicholas J. Taylor, 20, Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 17 incident during which he allegedly was found to be in possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine and less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine during a traffic stop executed by a Macoupin County Sheriff’s deputy executed at about 12:48 a.m. on Main Street at Laurel Street in Staunton. Taylor also faces a traffic charge for allegedly driving on a suspended driver’s license.
MISDEMEANORS
Andrayus N. Cross, 47, Staunton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a May 10 incident during which he allegedly caused bodily harm by striking his girlfriend in the face with his open hand.
Kristain J. Bottoms, 39, Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property and unlawful use of weapons in connection with a May 11 incident in Virden during which Bottoms allegedly cut a hole in a tire belonging to another person and possessed a set of brass knuckles.
Charles M. Joslin, 64, Virden, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a May 14 incident during which he allegedly caused bodily harm by striking his wife on her arm with his open hand.
Victoria L. Vega, 23, Litchfield, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a May 11 incident during which she allegedly provided a false name to a Carlinville police officer who had lawfully detained her.
Derrick D. Courier, 19, Virden, is charged with battery in connection with May 6 incident in Virden during which he allegedly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by pushing a female on her back and grabbing her by her neck.
Amanda L. Neel, 30, Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with a May 13 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly caused less than $500 in damage to a window at a residence.
TRAFFIC
Dawn E. Carr, 38, Arnold, Mo., is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 13 incident at about 9:16 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near mile marker 48. Additionally, Carr faces traffic charges for allegedly speeding 21 to 25 miles per hour in excess of the posted speeding limit, along with alleged improper lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Brandon M. Lyons, 36, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 14 incident at about 1:31 a.m. on East First North Street at North East Street in Carlinville. In addition, Lyons faces traffic charges for allegedly disregarding a stop sign and making an improper turn signal.
John G. Crocks, 54, Girard, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 13 incident at about 11:53 a.m. on Country Club Road east of Henry Road. In addition, Crocks faces a traffic citation for improper parking on a roadway.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Ruby Lynn Richardson, Brighton, vs. Eric Dewayne Davis, Carlinville
- Dawn C. Harris, Staunton, vs. Christopher S. Harris, Staunton.
- Kyle R. Kessler, Benld, vs. Jennah C. Hipp, Chesterfield, Mo.
- Jeanne M. Talkington, Palmyra, vs. Jerry D. Talkington, Palmyra.
- Laura Jane Jones, Girard, vs. William David Jones, Girard.
- Tammy Lee Register, Girard, vs. David Paul Register, Jr., Virden.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- Ruby Lynn Richardson, Brighton, vs. Eric Dewayne Davis, Carlinville.
- Jeanne M. Talkington, Palmyra, vs. Jerry D. Talkington, Palmyra.
- Laura Jane Jones, Girard, vs. William David Jones, Girard.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Kent E. Bouillon and Jacklyn N. Pearson, both of Ramsey.
- Jeremy L. Hassebrock and Ashlea N. Doersam, both of Staunton.
- Lewis A. Tomlinson of Shipman and Linda L. Costello of Scottville.
- Cameron Griffith Willoughby and Kathlyn Taylor Nelson, both of Manhattan, Kansas.
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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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