Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: September 26-October 2, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
SMALL CLAIMS
LVNV Funding is suing Diana Brown, Girard, for $707.41, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Jeremy Hampton, Girard, for $706.29, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
LVNV Funding is suing Terry Bast, Staunton, for $1,782.14, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One Bank credit card account.
LVNV Funding is suing Tom Bast, Staunton, for $1,165.92, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
LVNV Funding is suing Brenda Bramley, Brighton, for $2,196.36, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One Bank credit card account.
LVNV Funding is suing Kelly Cody, Virden, for $815.41, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on allegedly defaulted WebBank credit account.
LVNV Funding is suing Kimberly A. Harris, Virden, for $6,701.52, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Household Finance Corp credit account.
LVNV Funding is suing Rex Knap, Mount Olive, for $726.29, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Tayler Cameron, Chesterfield, for $914.52, 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 Michele Hammon, Mount Olive, for $4,152.37, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Lowe’s credit card account.
LAWSUITS
Janis K. Nussman, as trustee of the Janis K. Nussman Revocable Living Trust, is suing John Pickett, Gillespie, for $9,965.27, plus attorney fees and court costs, claiming the defendant owes the judgment after defaulting on a contract-for-deed agreement. According to the suit, Pickett entered into a contract-for-deed agreement on July 15, 2010, for the purchase of real estate located in the 600 block of South Macoupin Street in Gillespie. The contract called for 180 monthly payments of $510.47 each. From December 2016 through June this year, however, Pickett allegedly failed to make full monthly payments on the contract. Pickett later relinquished the property on July 14, according to the suit. The plaintiff claims Pickett owes $11,552.35 for missed payments, late fees, attorney fees and court costs from the time he retained the property, plus $18,412.92 for alleged damages to the property and replacement cost for items and fixtures allegedly removed from the home.
Pride Cleaning and Restoration, Inc., St. Louis, is suing Marsha Bridges, Mount Olive, for $23,818.63, claiming Bridges unlawfully converted an insurance check intended to pay the plaintiff for her own use. The four-count lawsuit alleges breach of contract, unjust enrichment, conversion of an instrument and common law conversion. According to the suit, a fire occurred at Bridges’ mobile home in the 600 block of East Walnut Street in Gillespie on Feb. 24, 2016. On March 10, 2016, Bridges allegedly entered into a contract with Pride Cleaning and Restoration, pledging to direct her insurance company, State Farm Insurance, to pay the claim directly to the plaintiff. The suit claims the plaintiff took Bridges’ personal property and professionally cleaned all personal property not declared a total loss by State Farm. The plaintiff allegedly submitted an invoice on April 13 to both State Farm and Bridges. State Farm subsequently sent a check made payable to Pride Cleaning and Restoration, Inc. to Bridges in September 2016. The suit alleges that instead of forwarding the check to the plaintiff, Bridges directed the insurance company to reissue the claim with a check made payable to her. The plaintiff claims Bridges has since refused demands for payment. The suit seeks a judgment of $18,608.25 for the original contract, plus $5,210.38 late fees of two percent per month and $2,200 in attorney fees and court costs. Additionally, the suit seeks a court order for late fees of two percent per month from the date of judgment until the time the judgment is paid in full.
Connie Opper, Carlinville, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Lorrie Anderson, Carlinville, seeking $557.50 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 300 block of South Oak Street in Carlinville.
FELONIES
Maranda Patterson, 34, East Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 21 incident.
Melissa Middleton, 35, Gillespie, is charged with delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 21 incident.
Nathaniel J. Cox, 19, Elsah, is charged with burglary in connection with a Sept. 8 incident during which he allegedly entered a building on West Catholic Springs Road in rural Bunker Hill with the intent to commit a theft.
Taylor D. James, 18, Alton, is charged with burglary in connection with a Sept. 8 incident during which he allegedly entered a building on West Catholic Springs Road in rural Bunker Hill with the intent to commit a theft.
Robert L Jones, 39, Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 3 incident in Gillespie.
Aaron C. Edwards, 24, Nilwood, is charged with failure to register as a sex offender for allegedly failing to register with the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department within one year of his last registration as of Sept. 6.
Velma Morgan, 36, Gillespie, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a July 27 incident in Gillespie during which she allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine.
Raina D. Tarver, 33, Chesterfield, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Aug. 6 incident during which she allegedly possessed an unspecified quantity of a substance containing heroin.
Stephanie L. Butler, 23, Auburn, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine and criminal damage to property in connection with a Sept. 28 incident in Girard during which she allegedly smashed a window in a motor vehicle with a hammer without the permission of the owner.
MISDEMEANORS
Michael J. Hedden, 20, Gillespie, is charged with resisting a peace officer in connection with a Sept. 22 incident during which he allegedly ran from a Gillespie police officer and pulled away from the officer’s grasp.
Dylan A. Sims, 19, Godfrey, is charged with possession of more than 30 grams but less than 100 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a Sept. 22 incident in Brighton.
Robert L. Britt, 66, Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of a firearm with a firearm owner’s identification in connection with an Aug. 24 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly possessed a CAI Georgia VT handgun without a required FOID.
John D. Howell, 25, Mount Olive, is charged with criminal trespass to a motor vehicle in connection with an Aug. 26 incident during which he allegedly entered a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am without authority from the owner.
Johanna M. Shaw, 32, Staunton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Sept. 21 incident during which she allegedly caused bodily harm by slamming her daughter’s head to the ground, resulting in bruising.
Shane J. Lomelino, 35, Palmyra, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Sept. 27 incident in Palmyra during which he allegedly caused bodily harm by grabbing his girlfriend and attempting to pull her into his pickup truck.
Timothy J. Royer, 31, Girard, is charged with possession of a firearm while having an expired firearm owner’s identification in connection with a Sept. 22 incident.
Ronnie W. Swann, 36, Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Sept. 28 incident during which he allegedly caused bodily harm by pushing a female household member against a bathroom door and pinning her against the door.
TRAFFIC
Eric J. Trump, 26, Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Sept. 17 incident at about 1:50 a.m. on North East Street at McDaniels Street in Carlinville. Trump also is charged with a traffic offense for alleged improper lane usage.
Caleb L. Boulware, 22, Greenville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Sept. 24 incident at about 9:04 p.m. on Illinois Route 159 at Worth Avenue. Additionally, Boulware faces a traffic charge for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident.
Paige N. Stoddard, 27, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Sept. 16 incident at about 9:32 p.m. on Illinois Route 4 at West Dorsey Road. Stoddard also faces a traffic charge for allegedly speeding 11 to 14 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Sharon S. Bird, Bunker Hill, vs. Randy L. Bird, Bethalto
- Aaron Stublefield, Brighton, vs. Sandy Stublefield, West Frankfort.
- Christy M. Cortesi, Gillespie, vs. Xavier F. Cortesi, Gillespie.
- Shaun D. Whalen, Virden, vs. Monica E. Whalen.
- Michael L. McKee, Freeburg, vs. Mia McKee, Alton.
- Alicia M. Davis, Carlinville, vs. Michael R. Davis, Carlinville.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- Sharon S. Bird, Bunker Hill, vs. Randy L. Bird, Bethalto
- Aaron Stublefield, Brighton, vs. Sandy Stublefield, West Frankfort.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joshua A. Haynes and Courtney L. Stahl, both of Staunton.
- James W. S. Kerley and Abby L. Pitchford, both of Mount Olive.
- Justin M. Pfeiler and Tricia J. Twichell, both of Carlinville.
- Collin R. Lovely and Tabitha T. Sons, both of Girard.
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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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