Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: July 11-17, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Denise C. Haden, Brighton, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Ian Andrew Hampsey, Brighton, seeking possession only of property located in the 3200 block of Miles Station Road.
Carolyn Burton, Tremont, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Shannon Corwin, Virden, seeking $2,488 in alleged unpaid rent, plus compensation for any property damage, court fees, keys to the apartment and possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of Bronaugh Street, Virden.
SMALL CLAIMS
TD Bank USA is suing Ashley N. Kincaid, Bunker Hill, for $1,619.16, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Nancy Olson-Angulo, Girard, seeking $1,293.76, plus court cost, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/HSN credit account.
Discover Bank is suing Alexandria K. Pease-Keller, Brighton, for $2,735.58, plus court cost, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Credit Acceptance Corp. is suing Kristina J. Dumas, East St. Louis, for $8,954.54 that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted auto loan executed in September 2014 for $10,916.72 at an interest rate of 23.99 percent for the purchase of a 2008 Chevrolet Impala from Freedom Chevrolet, Inc., Virden.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Melissa Moran, Medora, for $1,001.77, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Amazon credit account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing James E. Duvall, Gillespie, for $5,517.15, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Home Depot credit card account.
Geico Insurance, as subrogee of Jeffrey J. Allen, is suing David A. Hall, Staunton, for $5,000, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for benefits paid to Allen for medical expenses resulting from July 7, 2015, crash in Staunton. The suit alleges Hall was negligent when the vehicle he was driving allegedly ran a red light and entered the intersection of Wood River Avenue at Edwardsville Road. Allen was driving north on Wood River Road, according to the suit, and was forced to swerve when Hall’s vehicle entered the intersection. The suit claims Allen’s vehicle side-swiped the Hall vehicle, resulting in injuries to Allen for which Geico paid out $5,000 in claims for medical expenses.
Resurgence Capital, LLC, is suing Jessica Woyan, Bunker Hill, for $5,937.16, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted auto loan executed in February 2015 for $7,253 at an interest rate of 20.99 percent for the purchase of a 2004 Cadillac CTS from Auto Sales of Illinois, Litchfield.
Danny Vesper, Staunton, is suing Donald E. Ruyle, Jr., and Nicole Parker Ruyle, Benld, for $2,900 that the plaintiff claims is owed for unpaid rent.
Fireside Eye Care, Benld, is suing Kathleen Powers, Staunton, for $334.69, plus court costs, allegedly owed for optometry services.
Fireside Eye Care, Benld, is suing David Lane, Hillsboro, for $359.12, plus court costs, allegedly owed for optometry services.
Credit Acceptance Corp. is suing Amy Nix, Carlinville, for $6,829.69, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted auto loan executed in February 2016 for $13,134.89 at an interest rate of 23.99 percent for the purchase of a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Freedom Chevrolet, Inc., Virden.
Discover Bank is suing Lynn Bruemmer, Wilsonville, for $4,156.89, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Jamie Lowrance, Carlinville, for $518.84, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
First Community Credit Union is suing Harold E. Lalumondiere, Jr., Staunton, for $8,950.97, plus court costs and interest at a rate of 12 percent, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted auto loan executed in January 2015 for $16,735.93 at an interest rate of 12 percent for the purchase of a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The judgment sought represents the deficiency allegedly remaining after the vehicle was repossessed and sold in May 2016.
LVNV Funding, LLC, is suing Kyle Griffith, Girard, for 732.80, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Patrick W. Davis, Girard, is suing Kruse Enterprise, Girard, for $766.50, plus court costs and an order for the defendant to correctly make a repair.
FELONIES
David W. Johnson, 39, Wilsonville, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a July 7 incident in Wilsonville during which Johnson allegedly made physical contact of a provoking or insulting nature by pushing a Macoupin County Sheriff’s deputy in the chest while knowing him to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties.
Kenneth P. Deering, 28, Wilsonville, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a July 7 incident in Wilsonville during which he allegedly punched a Macoupin County Sheriff’s deputy in the face while knowing him to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties.
Timothy R. Adams, 47, Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a July 9 incident in Gillespie.
Alicia N. Tamosaitis, 20, Girard, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a July 8 incident in Girard.
Rudolph H. Jackson, 53, Royal Lakes, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in connection with a Feb. 25 incident during which he allegedly was a driver involved in a traffic crash resulting bodily injuries while having drug traces in his urine.
Shane D. Ogden, 47, Litchfield, is charges with fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer in connection with a July 12 incdient in Gillespie during which he allegedly sped away at speeds in excess of 21 miles per hour over the the posted speed limit and refused to stop his vehicle after a Gillespie police officer reportedly gave visual and audible signals for Ogden to stop his vehicle. In addition to the felony charge, Ogden was issued traffic citations for allegedly driving on a revoked driver’s license, speeding in excess of 35 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, improperly using traffic lanes and disregarding a stop sign.
David S. Tallman, 36, Shipman, is charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a June 2 incident during which he allegedly operated a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta on Pine Street at Madison Street in Gillespie at a time when his license to drive was revoked. The charge was elevated to a felony due to six previous convictions for the same or similar offenses in Madison, Macoupin and Jersey counties.
Bryan Weller, 36, Litchfield, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a July 14 incident.
Jacob Thomas, 30, Staunton, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a July 10 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Jake D. Vesper, 24, Gillespie, is charged with assault in connection with a June 30 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly swung his fist at a male victim, placing the victim in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery.
Matthew S. Lippa, 30, Peoria, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a July 2 incident in Virden during which Lippa allegedly struck his ex-girlfriend in her stomach with his fist.
Craig P. Barnes, 28, Gillespie, is charged with resisting a peace officer and disorderly conduct in connection with a July 3 incident in Gillespie. Barnes is accused of creating and breach of the peace by sticking his head into a car and waving his arms at the occupant, and pulling away and refusing to turn around when ordered to do so by a Gillespie police officer who was taking Barnes into custody.
Caleb J. Shores, 20, Girard, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a July 1 incident at Otter Lake. In addition, Shores faces conservation charges for alleged operation of a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol and operating a watercraft at speeds too great for a no-wake area.
Katlynn R. Minor, 19, Worden, is charged with retail theft in connection with a July 5 incident in Mount Olive during which she allegedly shop-lifted food, cosmetics and clothing with a total value of less than $300 from the Dollar General Store.
Scott A. Pilger, 33, Staunton, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a July 1 incident during which he allegedly came within 500 feet of a female subject to a court order of protection issued June 14.
Nicholas R. Hupp, 21, Staunton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a July 7 incident during which he allegedly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by pushing his father in the back.
Timothy R. Adams, 47, Gillespie, is charged with criminal trespass to property in connection with a July 7 incident during which he remained upon property on Spanish Needle Road after receiving notice to depart.
Jeffrey A. Bernot, 51, Benld, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a July 10 incident in Benld during which he allegedly came within 500 feet of an address in the 600 block of Edwards Street, Gillespie, in violation of a court order of protection issued April 11.
Darrell T. Pocklington, 51, Girard, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check on Nov. 28, 2016, for $20 to Waytown Tavern, Girard, while knowing his bank would not honor the draft.
TRAFFIC
Nathan R. Dickerson, 39, Mount Olive, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a July 10 incident at about 8:28 p.m. on the westbound exit ramp from Interstate 55 at Staunton Road. Dickerson also faces a traffic charge for allegedly disregarding a stop sign.
Tracy A. Uzzell, 50, Staunton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a July 9 incident at about 11:21 p.m. on Old Road 66 at West Eighth South Street in Mount Olive. Uzzell also is charged with improper lane usage.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Geoffrey Raymond Bendorf, Carlinville, vs. Nicole LeeAnn Bendorf, Gillespie.
- Ross Edward Chapman, Bunker Hill, vs. Maria Librato Chapman, Abilene, Texas.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- James L Highley and Annette L. McAfee, both of Carlinville.
- Jonathan Nolden Chowles and Brooke Renee Boente, both of Carlinville.
- Nicholas Santos Bordignon and Jessie Mae Willard, both of Carlinville.
- Juan Manuel Duran and April J. Goodwin, both of Raymond.
- Larry Kopp and Tonia Garrett, both of Brighton.
- John P. Nolan and Angela A. Bonebrake, both of Shipman.
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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
Comments
Cases filed during August 13-19, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Michael Wallace, 46 of Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an August 13 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Dillon Weaver, 25 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm, theft, and aggravated assault with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with an August 11 incident.
Justin Howerton, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with violating the sex offender registration in connection with a July 25 incident.
Dustin Thompson, 29 of Hillsboro, is charged with residential burglary and theft of between $500 and $10,000 in connection with a June 21 incident. He was also charged with possession of meth in connection with an April 5 incident.
Roy Glasco, 28 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with a suspended or revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, two counts of improper lane usage, transportation of alcohol as a driver, improper turn signal, five counts of disregarding a stop sign, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with no valid insurance, aggravated fleeing, driving with a revoked/suspended license, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 14 incident.
Kathryn Ayers, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with a June 26 incident. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Frederic Skinner, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with events taking place on August 4 and August 6. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Rowan Cook, 21 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a February 5 incident.
Thomas Ray, 43 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth in connection with a February 26 incident.
Amanda French, 36 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
Jordan French, 30 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Mark Bersch, 66 of Carlinville, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with a June 30 incident.
Brayden Parker, 19 of Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Dominic Parker, 22 Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Brett Bilbruck, 18 of Hettick, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 1 incident.
Christine Wolf, 48 of Mount Olive, is charged with littering in connection with a June 26 incident.
Denzell Drew, 26 of Affton, MO, is charged with possession of 30 to 100 grams of cannabis, driving on a revoked license, unlawful possession of cannabis as a driver, and window treatment on driver and adjacent driver windows in connection with a May 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Erick Streeter, 52 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 12 incident.
Adam Bray, 42 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 11 incident.
Kimberley Nicaise, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
David Ragusa, 40 of East Alton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, leaving the scene, failing to give notice of a crash, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, and failing to reduce speed in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jennifer Turley, 42 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 8 incident.
Jalisa Gray, 34 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and violating a child restraint in connection with an August 13 incident.
Frank Napoli, 51 of Oak Forest, is charged with driving on a revoked license, illegal transportation of alcohol, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 12 incident.
Cody Wiseman, 21 of East Alton, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jakob Barton, 25 of Jerseyville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 10 incident.
Danielle Green, 24 of Elkville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
Melissa Brooks, 38 of Benbrook, TX, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage in connection with an August 14 incident.
Sagyndyk Keldibaev, 59 of Forest Hills, NY, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 15 incident.
Toni Portis, 27 of Chicago, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 16 incident.
Zaur Buzoev, 36 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Rysbek Koichiev, 38 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Jennifer Pickett, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with an August 9 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Jennifer Davis versus Ronald Davis Jr.
- Suzanne Dzafic versus Bernhard Dzafic Jr.
- Skyelissa Ellsworth versus Corylee Ellsworth
- Patricia Burger versus Ricky Burger
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joshua Bale-Eiskant and Rebecca Brown, both of Virden
- Bre Garner and Nicolas Emery, both of Carlinville
- William Worley and Ashley Rayburn, both of Staunton
- James Comerford and Maria Winnett, both of Virden
Comments
A verdict was rendered on Tuesday in about 35 minutes for a Staunton man who was found guilty of criminal sexual assault.
Dillard Dehart Jr., 66 of Staunton, was charged with the offense on February 17, 2022, after his niece had accused him of the offense and had secretly recorded parts of the offense.
The secretly recorded videos were played for the jury, according to Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison who called multiple witnesses and tried the case.
Sentencing for Dehart Jr. is set for October 4, 2023.
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