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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: October 3-10, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Jacob Burrow, formerly of Nilwood, is suing Charles Lee, Carlinville, for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries Burns allegedly sustained in an Oct. 12, 2015, crash on Illinois Route 4 in Nilwood. According to the suit, Burns was driving a northbound vehicle on Route 4 and had slowed to make a right turn onto Morean Street, Nilwood, when his vehicle was rear-ended by a northbound vehicle driven by Lee. The suit alleges Lee was negligent in failing to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles, failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid the collision, driving too fast for conditions and in excess of the posted speed limit, and failing to keep his vehicle under proper control. Burns seeks damages to compensate him for his injuries, pain and anguish, loss of income and medical expenses.
Flagship Credit Acceptance is suing Joshua Ealey, Jerseyville, seeking monetary damages and possession of a vehicle the purchase of which the plaintiff allegedly financed. According to the suit, Ealey executed a retail instalment loan with the plaintiff on July 6, 2016, promising to pay $484.56 per month for the purchase of a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The suit claims the loan has been in default since Oct. 20, 2016. Count I of the suit, a complaint in detinue, seeks possession of the vehicle or a judgment for the $10,650 value of the vehicle and $425 for its alleged wrongful detention. Count II, alleging replevin, seeks possession of the vehicle or a monetary judgment for its value. Count III alleges breach of contract and seeks a judgment in the amount of $25,169.73, plus court costs, representing the amount the plaintiff claims is owed on the allegedly defaulted noted.
Lester Roberts, Chenoa, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jason and Christine Snyder, Bunker Hill, seeking $1,004 for alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 400 block of West Orange Street in Bunker Hill.
Roy Davis, Sr., Carlinville, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Kristen Martin, Carlinville, seeking $1,350 in alleged unpaid rent, plus an unspecified monetary sum for damages, unpaid water bills and clean-up costs, and possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of Johnson Street in Carlinville.
Central Illinois Realty Corp has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brittany Kyle and Ronda Parsons, Virden, seeking $1,932.50 for alleged unpaid rent, plus attorney fees and court costs for a total judgment of $2,603.50, along with possession of residential premises located at No. 28 Whispering Pines, Virden.
RJC Services, Pawnee, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Kelsey Smith, Girard, seeking $2,100 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of a mobile home in the 800 block of West Madison Street in Girard.
RJC Services, Pawnee, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Steve Harbin, Girard, seeking $1,625 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of a mobile home in the 800 block of West Madison Street in Girard.
SMALL CLAIMS
United Community Bank is suing Jeffrey A. Compton and Carrie L. Harbison, Bunker Hill, for $4,940.39 that the plaintiff claims is owed for an overdrafted checking account.
Tower Loan of Illinois is suing Donald Garrison Giard, for $3,974, plus interest from Sept. 28, 2017, that the plaintiff claims is owed an a defaulted instalment loan. The suit claims Garrison is in default on a loan for $2,427.99 executed Nov. 4, 2014, at an interest rate of 45.89 percent.
Connie Provost, Staunton, is suing John Taylor, Staunton for $2,000 she claims to have paid for a central air conditioning unit and labor to install it that she says was neither delivered nor installed.
LVNV Funding, LLC, is suing Gretchen Bilbruck, Palmyra, for $716.19, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
LVNV Funding, LLC, is suing Scott Shelton Mount Olive, for $1,316.90, 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 Alexandria Peasekeller, Brighton, for $1,5034.06, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.
Tina DeSherlia, Gillespie, is suing Tycon Builders, LLC, owned by Paul Yost, Alton, for $9,990, plus court costs, that DeSherlia claims is owed to her because Yost allegedly installed defective floors throughout the house and left drywall work unfinished.
Cintas Corp is suing Matt Keffer, doing business as Matt’s Handyman Service, Staunton, for $6,558.73 for goods and services the defendant allegedly purchased or rented on credit.
First National Bank of Omaha is suing Jerry A. Lewis, Mount Olive, for $5,237.87, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
In separate complaints, the Law Firm of Brandenburg-Rees and Rees, Carlinville, has filed suits against several clients for allegedly unpaid legal bills. Those being sued and the amounts allegedly owed are as follows: Lance Howard, Brighton, $1,405.78; Ernest Bell, Chesterfield, $2,165.50; Austin Courier, Girard, $1,369.10; Kellie Austiff, Girard, $1,153.51; Brandon Bellm, Springfield, $1,934.12; Angie Holthouse, Thayer, $683.36; Jason Mason, Buckley, Washington, $2,657.40; Tyler Cole, Girard, $4,145.02; Bobby Huson, Palmyra, $3,057.17; and William Bruhn, Gillespie, $2,604.12.
FELONIES
Chad E. Conlee, 22, Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Sept. 10 incident in Bunker Hill during which Conlee allegedly possessed an unspecified quantity of a substance containing cocaine.
Dana Morgan, 56, Carlinville, is charged with possessing a debit card belonging to another person in connection with an incident occurring between July 9 and July 10 in Carlinville.
Christopher J. Daykin, 50, Taylorville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 29 incident in Carlinville.
Seth A. Ring, 19, Wilsonville, is charged with burglary in connection with an Oct. 2 incident during which he allegedly made unauthorized entry to a garage in the 400 block of School Street in Wilsonville with the intent to commit a theft.
Harold L. Miller, 18, Palmyra, is charged with residential burglary in connection with an Oct. 4 incident during which he allegedly entered a home in the 8700 block of Hettick Road in rural Carlinville without authority and with the intent to commit a theft.
Shawn S. Cathorall, 23, Staunton, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with an Oct. 8 incident during which he allegedly made physical contact with a female by punching her in the face with his closed fist while she was on a public sidewalk along Elm Street.
Larry Price, 56, Palmyra, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 8 incident in Palmyra.
MISDEMEANORS
Lamont C. Alberty, 18, Hillsboro, is charged with unlawful consumption or possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Sept. 10 incident at about 12:20 a.m. on Wood Street at Prairie Street in Staunton.
Timothy Royer, 31, Girard, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Sept. 25 incident during which he allegedly made contact of an insulting or provoking nature by punching his mother in her face with his fist.
Stephen H. Adair, 64, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an Oct. 7 incident during which he allegedly called a female subject to a court order of protection from him issued on Oct. 6.
Matthew W. Stoops, 25, Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to real property in connection with an Oct. 9 incident during which he allegedly entered onto a property in the 1100 block of East Macoupin Street in Staunton after receiving notice from the property owner to depart and not return.
Ekenedilichukwa D. Oranika, 21, Belleville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a Sept. 30 incident during which he allegedly yelled profanities and made profane hand gestures toward a male victim in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb the victim, and provoke a breach of the peace.
Samantha K. Anderson, 25, Brighton, is charged with theft for allegedly obtaining unauthorized control over a check with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of the use and benefit of the property.
Eric D. Neathery, 52, Girard, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a Sept. 18 incident during which he allegedly yelled at and threatened to shoot a male victim in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb the vicitm and provoke a breach of the peace.
TRAFFIC
Jonathan D. Overstreet, 33, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 1 incident at about 2:07 a.m. on Kelly Street at Broadway in Gillespie.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Denita M. Hedden, Gillespie, vs. Michael Hedden, Royal Lakes.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Collin R. Lovely and Tabitha T. Sons, both of Girard.
- Michael S. Sneed and Christina M. Mize, both of Gillespie.
- Jay W. Fyalka and Erin M. Gourley, both of Mount Olive.
- Brett A. Waters and Courtney L. Brown, both of Plainview.
- Heath Wesley Smith and Jordan Elizabeth Karrick, both of Carlinville.
- James D. Cline and Connie J. Whitlock, both of Gillespie.
- Eugene Arnold and Christin M. Jones, both of Royal Lakes.
- Harry A. Woods and Megan M. Straub, both of Bunker Hill.
- Joshua S. Work and Elizabeth N. Schockley, both of Carlinville.
- Michael Anthony White and Michaela Sidney Elizabeth Gomez, both of Milton, Fla.
- Nicholas Tanner Allen and Michaela Hunter Hlafka, both of Bunker Hill.
- William Dean Branham of Springfield and Jill Janeen Pence of Chatham.
- Branden E. Behl and Holly S. Reichmann, both of Virden.
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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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