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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: December 22-29, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Patrick D. Pintar, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Sherri Martin, Gillespie, seeking $2,666 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 700 block of Adams Street in Gillespie.
Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Robert L. Recknagel and Rebecca Fenley, Benld, seeking $425 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of Central Avenue in Benld.
SMALL CLAIMS
Capital One is suing Nicholas Miller, Carlinville, for $2,384.74, plus court costs, that the defendant allegedly owes on a defaulted credit card account.
Jim Meisenheimer, Bunker Hill, is suing Nick Tervasi, Bunker Hill, for $770.80 that the plaintiff claims is owed for rebuilding a roadway, rocking a road and grading.
Hendricks Financial, Inc., Virden, is suing Dave and Christy Lomelino, Modesto, seeking $3,483.07, plus court costs and attorney fees, that the plaintiff claims is owed on two defaulted retail installment contracts executed Oct. 29 and Nov. 7, 2013, for the purchase of home furnishings.
Resurgence Capital, LLC, is suing Elizabeth and Vic Shoemaker, Carlinville, for $8,378.59, plus court costs and $350 in attorney fees, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a $20,160 auto loan executed in 2006.
FELONIES
David A. Rhodes, 42, Sawyerville, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine-making materials in connection with a Dec. 15 incident during which he allegedly possessed less than five grams of a substance containing methamphetamine, along with sulfuri acid, coffee filters and cold packs that he allegedly intended to use in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
Joseph W. Burdell, 45, Staunton, is charged with aggravated battery, aggravated assault and resisting a peace officer in connection with a Dec. 19 incident in Staunton. According to the complaint, Burdell allegedly kicked a Staunton police officer in the left knee and lower leg, rushing toward two Staunton police officers with his fists clenched, and refusing to place his hands behind his back when ordered to do so by arresting officers.
Jade D. Winchester, 27, Mount Olive, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 13 incident in Mount Olive during which she allegedly possessed less than five grams of a substance containing methamphetamine.
Katherine J. Ellington, 36, Mount Olive, is charged with criminal damage to state-supported property in connection with a Dec. 17 incident during which she allegedly caused less than $500 in damage to a flower pot belonging to the city of Mount Olive.
Margaret Dickerson, 33, Springfield, is charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a Dec. 23 incident on Interstate 55 in Macoupin County. The DUI charges, one of which accuses Dickerson of driving under the influence of alcohol in combination with another drug or substance, were elevated to felonies due to previous convictions for DUI on Dickerson’s record from Sept. 9, 2005, and March 9, 2009, both in Sangamon County. The driving on a revoked license was elevated to a felony due to previously convictions for driving on a revoked or suspended license from Nov. 4, 2005, March 24, 2006, and July 30, 2010, all on Sangamon County. In addition to the felony charges, Dickerson faces traffic charges for alleged improper lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
William D. Gray, 35, Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a Dec. 5 incident on Pearl Street in Staunton. The charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions for driving on a revoked or suspend license on Gray’s record from May 19, 2003, June 26, 2008, and June 27, 2008, in Macoupin County, and May 16, 2007, in Madison County.
MISDEMEANORS
Carrie M. Eichen, 39, Gillespie, is charged with battery in connection with a Dec. 22 incident in Gillespie during which she allegedly pulled another woman’s hair.
TRAFFIC
Whitney N. Brown, 30, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Dec. 16 incident on Stagecoach Road. In addition, Brown faces a traffic charge for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of her vehicle to avoid an accident.
Nick R. Haegle, 33, Staunton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Dec. 12 incident on West Main Street at Old Route 66 in Mount Olive. Haegle also faces a traffic charge for allegedly making an improper turn signal.
Isaac J. Page, 18, Staunton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Dec. 19 incident on Illinois Route 4 at North Dorsey Street in Benld. Page also was cited for alleged illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver and improper parking on a roadway. He previously was charged with a misdemeanor for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with the same incident.
Justin Frisse, 23, Collinsville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Dec. 20 incident on Illinois Route 4 at Central Avenue in Benld. Frisse also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Kyle D. Burg, 53, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Dec. 19 incident on East Elm Street at Clay Street in Gillespie. Burg also faces traffic citations for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, driving on an expired driver’s license, operating a vehicle with a faulty license plate light and improper lane usage.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Robin Daughtery, Staunton, vs. Darrol L. Daugherty, Staunton.
- Jerry Lee Yeager III, Bunker Hill, vs. Cassandra Danae Yeager, Fairview Heights.
- Angela Biciocchi, Alton, vs. Michael Biciocchi, Alton.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Jeffrey L. Michaelis and Natosha L. Wallis, both of Carlinville.
- Stephen G. Colliflower and Suzanne M. Borella, both of Virden.
- Robert G. Zieler of Benld and Joy D. LaDassor of Gillespie.
- Greg B. Anderson and Camilla D. Cox, both of Palmyra.
- Edward Dean Blake of Gillespie and Hollie Raye Bartle of Staunton.
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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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