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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: May 23-30, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
A Medora man and his son are suing the older plaintiff’s brother for more than $50,000 in damages for alleged defamation per se. The plaintiffs, Duane and Daren Loy claim their standing in the community was diminished when the defendant, Kenneth Loy, allegedly told members of the State Bank of Medora board that the plaintiffs were “drug dealers” during a meeting of the board on April 27. Kenneth Loy serves as a member of the bank board, according to the suit. A jury trial is demanded. The plaintiffs say they do business in Macoupin County and in the Medora area, are lifelong residents of the community and are active in community affairs. The defendant’s alleged defamatory statement, the suit claims, diminished the esteem, respect, goodwill and confidence in which they are held by the public. The suit appears to be one of the latest developments in ongoing legal disputes among the Loys. According to court records, more than a dozen miscellaneous remedy and chancery suits and counter-suits have been filed in the past month in Macoupin County Circuit Court to partition properties, account for funds and expenditures, and dissolve various agricultural and business partnerships that include Duane Loy, Kenneth Loy and their spouses, along with other participants. The court currently is considering a motion filed May 10 by Kenneth Loy’s attorney to consolidate all the cases.
Jacqueline Hammann and Paul Gregory, Virden, have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Amy Brozowski, Carlinville, seeking $800 in alleged back rent, along with an unspecified amount for damages and possession of residential premises located on Reid Street in Carlinville.
Lavern Harvey, Palmyra, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Annyssa Myers, Virden, seeking $802 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 300 block of South Dye Street in Virden.
Property Manager Matthew Perry has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint on behalf of Gary Glabe, property owner, against Micah King and Amanda King, Carlinville, seeking $6,300 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises in the 16700 block of Beechwood Lane in Carlinville.
Roy Davis, Sr., Carlinville, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Samantha Higgins and Brandon Lackey, Carlinville, seeking $1,150 in alleged back rent, along with an unspecified amount for damages and possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of North Anderson Street in Carlinville.
Capital One Bank is suing Laura Hicks, Carlinville, for $22,976.35, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
SMALL CLAIMS
Altonized Community Federal Credit Union is suing Matthew Lovelace, Gillespie, for $6,145.79, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted auto loan executed for $36,413 on Aug. 27, 2013, to purchase a 2008 Dodge Ram. According to the suit, the judgment sought represents a deficiency remaining after the vehicle was repossessed and sold.
Personal Finance Co., LLC, is suing Mark E. Bryant, Benld, for $5,192.68, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted promissory note executed June 6, 2016, in the amount of $5,450.71 at an interest rate of 26.44 percent.
CEFCU is suing Jennifer Stone, Virden, for $6,646.48, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on allegedly defaulted retail installment contract executed March 5, 2016, for $13,046.51 at an interest of rate of 13.69 percent for the purchase of a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro from Green Hyundi, Springfield.
Dale L. Nance, Sawyerville, is suing Jennifer K. Miller, Sawyerville, for $10,000, alleging that Miller communicated false allegations about him to a third party on March 26.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Jamie Naecker, Staunton, for $3,556.91, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank-Walmart credit card account.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Rachel Gabin, Gillespie, for $897.04, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank-Care Credit credit card account.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Dayna O’Connell, Gillespie, for $786.64, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank-NAPA credit card account.
Cavalry Spv I, LLC, is suing Arianna Farlese, Virden, for $866.55, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank-Lowe’s credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Jeffery C. Alexander, Virden, for $7,295.58, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
FELONIES
Tara S. Kettler, 19, Staunton, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a May 19 incident in Gillespie.
Andrew W. Rice, 26, Springfield, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and resisting a peace officer in connection with a May 18 incident in Girard. Rice is accused on being in possession of more than 15 grams but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine, being in possession of more than 10 grams but less than 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis, and pulling away from a Girard police officer who had legally detained him.
Tesa L. Wilson, 21, Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine and aggravated assault in connection with a May 19 incident in Gillespie. In addition to possessing a quantity of methamphetamine, Wilson is accused of pointing a replica Colt 1911 .45 pistol at a Gillespie police officer’s chest, placing him in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery.
Joshua D. Rhodes, 30, Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a May 19 incident in Gillespie.
Dustin M. Luketich, 27, East Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a May 19 incident in Benld.
Jason M. Connors, 37, Donnellson, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Feb. 22 incident during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine.
Colt A. Stephens, 30, Morrisonville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an April 30 incident in Girard during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified quantity of FUB-AMB, a synthetic cannabis designer drug.
Zachary G. LeMaire, 23, Moline, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Jan. 19 incident during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine.
Tracy M. Price, 31, Waggoner, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a May 23 incident at about 8:25 a.m. on Farmersville Road at Illinois Route 4. In addition, Price faces traffic charges for alleged driving on a suspended driver’s license, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and making an improper turn signal.
John M. Molinar, 31, Staunton, is charged with possessing a debit belonging to another person without authority and with the intent to use the card in connection with a May 11 incident in Carlinville.
Kenneth E. Wannamaker, 63, Staunton, is charged with theft and possession of a stolen vehicle in connection with May 22 incident during which he allegedly possessed a 2014 Buick Enclave that he knew to be stolen and using a debit card to take unauthorized control over $1,000 with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the use of the money.
Joel W. Klocke, 32, Bunker Hill, is charged with escape for allegedly failing to report to the Macoupin County Jail on May 20 to begin serving a sentence handed down April 4 upon being convicted of possession of a controlled substance.
Quentin A. Floyd, 22, Worden, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Jan. 21 incident in Staunton during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified quantity of Alprazolan.
Anthony S. Zumwalt, 22, Gillespie is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 24 incident in Gillespie during which Zumwalt allegedly possessed methamphetamine and less than 15 grams of Lysergic diethylamide acid (LSD).
Shannon M. Coleman, 22, Girard is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a May 25 incident during which she allegedly called 911 with a false report of an emergency, resulting in an emergency response by law enforcement.
MISEMEANORS
Joel W. Klocke, 32, Bunker Hill, is charged with escape for allegedly failing to report to Macoupin County Jail on May 12 to begin serving a 30-day sentence for possession of a controlled substance.
Courtney G. M. Tadlock, 35, Mount Olive, is charged with battery in connection with a May 20 incident during which she allegedly made contact of an insulting or provoking nature by grabbing another female by her arms.
Jonathan D. Overstreet, 33, Gillespie, was convicted May 22 and ordered to pay fines of $437 in connection with a May 19 arrest for battery with physical contact.
Jackson K. Semplowski, 18, Gillespie, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a May 20 incident.
Thomas C. Higgins, 53, Carlinville, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check to Carl’s IGA, Carlinville, for $70.81 on April 15 while knowing his bank would not honor the draft.
Shyan D. Grant, 27, Bunker Hill, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $161.81 to Madison Communications on March 12 while knowing Grant’s bank would not honor the draft.
Angela K. Meyers, 42, Carlinville, is charged with retail theft in connection with a March 19 incident during which she allegedly shop-lifted an X-Box controller valued at less than $300 from Walmart, Carlinville.
Donald “Bo” Webb, 38, Gillespie, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a March 28 incident during which he terminated utility services at a residence in the 200 block of East Oak, Gillespie, in violation of a court-issued order of protection.
Destiny M. Weller, 35, is charged with theft in connection with an Aug. 1, 2016, incident during which she allegedly exerted unauthorized control over less than $500 belonging to Casey’s General Store, Carlinville, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the use of the property.
Yancy D. Costello, 47, Palmyra, is charged with theft in connection with a Feb. 27 incident during which he allegedly exerted unauthorized control over guitars and amplifiers with a total value of less than $300 with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the the use of the property.
Steven D. Clattenburg, 37, Girard, is charged with possession of more than 10 grams but less than 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a Jan. 25 incident.
In separate complaints, four area individuals face assault charges in connection with an alleged May 19 attack on a male victim. James T. Lindsay, 41, Carlinville, is charged with aggravated assault for allegedly being in possession of an ax handle while assaulting the victim. Kendra J. Nix, 44, Carlinville is charged with aggravated assault for allegedly being in possession of a purple baton while committing the assault. Also charged with aggravated assault is Shawn A. Lee, 43, Carlinville, for allegedly possessing two CO2 pistols while assaulting the victim. Christopher Nix, 42, Raymond, is charged with assault for allegedly making threats to the victim, placing him in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery.
Cody J. Elfgen, 29, East Alton, is charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with a Feb. 13 incident during which he allegedly possessed more than 10 grams but less than 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis, and a pipe for inhaling cannabis into his body.
Brock A. Werner, 19, Gillespie, is charged with resisting a peace officer in connection with a May 12 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly pulled away from a Carlinville police officer and refused to let the officer put him into a squad car after being legally detained.
Edward K. Stucky, 30, St. Louis, Mo., is charged with possession of cannabis in connection with a Feb. 27 incident during which he allegedly possessed more than 10 grams but less than 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis.
Alexandra T. Pocklington, 26, Standard City, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a May 5 incident during which she allegedly provided a false name to a Carlinville police officer who had reason to believe she was a witness to the commission of a crime.
Benjamin A. Raymond, 35, Nilwood, is charged with retail theft in connection with a March 7 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly shop-lifted a Samsung cell phone valued at less than $300 from the AT & T Store on the west side of the Carlinville square.
TRAFFIC
Jackson K. Semplowski, 18, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 20 incident. Semplowski also faces a misdemeanor charge for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21, and traffic charges for alleged improper lane usage and operaton of a motor vehicle with an expired registration.
Christopher P. Straub, 24, Bunker Hill, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 14 incident. He also faces traffic charges for allegedly failing to give notice of a traffic accident and improper lane usage.
Emma M. Grove, 43, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 22 incident at about 6:30 p.m. on Three-Mile Lane.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Eric Goodson, Gillespie, vs. Wendi L. Goodson, Gillespie
- Zachary A. Turner, Virden, vs. Terri E. Brackett, Virden.
- Donna Schultz, Gillespie, vs. Donald R. Schultz, Gillespie.
- Marinda D. Lewis, Girard, vs. Michael Lewis, Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Victoria Lee Moore, Virden, vs. Frank Thomas Cosby, unknown.
- Melissa Burton, Bunker Hill, vs. Nolan P. Burton, Alton.
- Amy Petrovich, Carlinville, vs. Justin Petrovich, Carlinville.
- David Michael Krueger, Gillespie, vs. Amy Michelle Krueger, Belleville.
- Stacy K. Hughes, Virden, vs. Daniel J. Hughes, Virden
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- Eric Goodson, Gillespie, vs. Wendi L. Goodson, Gillespie.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Cameron Griffith Willoughby and Kathlyn Taylor Nelson, both of Manhattan, Kansas.
- Eric S. Abbott and Christine N. Schofield, both of Jerseyville.
- Dennis S. Tiburzi and Jennifer C. Mortimer, both of Benld.
- Joshua Richard Valerius and Ashleigh Lia Marie Semplowski, both of Belleville.
- Matthew A. Peregrin and Aryn L. Barnes, both of Girard.
- Jonathon M Buzick and Ashleigh L. Holland, both of Mount Olive.
- Anthony M. Walley and Keela M. Gibbs, both of Virden.
- Jon D. Weller and Dianna L. Denby, both of Palmyra
- Nicholas J. Gunn and Amber R. Dubois, both of Girard.
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The Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90 year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 11. The party will include a catered dinner, a live band, and fireworks.
Doors will open at 2 pm with a catered dinner being served at 4 pm. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 5 pm, and a grand fireworks display will be held at dusk.
The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in January of 1949 and today this is still the current location at 212 Wilson Street in Wilsonville.
Wilsonville was founded in 1917 when Superior Coal Co. Mine No. 4 was sunk and this was the most modern mine in the Superior field. At that time, the little settlement which grew up around the mine was called Wilson. One day a worker paused and asked, “What are we going to name this town?” President Wilson was in office, thus the town was then and there named Wilson until 1919 when it was incorporated and the name expanded to Wilsonville.
The Wilsonville Progressive Club is operated and maintained by an elected panel of trustees and loyal members. The Club is open to the public and membership is always welcome. The large outdoor covered pavilion and manicured grassy side lot offer an attractive and convenient venue for any event along with inside facilities.
If you are interested in renting for any kind of event, call 217-835-3122 during open hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to close, and Sunday doors open at 2 pm. Every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the Queen of Hearts drawing and the Club is on Facebook as well.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was out in the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Schmidt Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 36, of Gillespie was arrested on multiple warrants including one out of St. Clair County for possession for methamphetamine, a second one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for driving while license was revoked, and a third out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical alarm.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to her property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property. Melissa J. Hughes, 49, of Benld was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for theft/larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street to assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 200 block of South Macoupin.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to High Street and Gillespie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was flagged down at Elm Street and Clinton Street and spoke with an individual in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a panic alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a dog bite. Heather L. Kimberlin, 47, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in the alley in the 500 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut and South Main Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the Veterans Memorial Park in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle that had been parked there for a couple of days.
Gillespie Police Department was requested for traffic control by the Gillespie Fire Department for a fire on Eagarville Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in Gillespie in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person at the storage units. Kathy J. Henderson, 49, of Sawyerville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for bad checks
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Kenny L. Fults, 18, of Belleville was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespassing. Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 57, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespassing to residence and a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespassing to a residence.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Street and Chestnut Street and charges are pending crime lab results.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Osie Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an ordinance issue.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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LITCHFIELD, Ill. — HSHS St. Francis Hospital is offering service opportunities to area teens this summer through the 2024 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are being accepted now through May 1.
Applicants must be high school students maintaining at least a “C” average, be a minimum of 14 years of age by June 1 and be willing to volunteer at least two hours per week during the summer program. Junior volunteers will perform a variety of duties in various hospital departments.
Registration materials are available on the hospital’s website volunteer page at https://www.hshs.org/st-francis/community/volunteer.
All participants in the program will be required to present proof of immunizations for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and Varicella (chicken pox). An additional requirement includes attendance at a hospital orientation.
A limited number of positions will be available. For more information, contact HSHS St. Francis Hospital at 217-324-8200.
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