Date range: November 29-December 6, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

A Carlinville woman is suing a Staunton furniture store for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly sustained in a fall at the store last year. The plaintiff, Shirley Rives, claims she was shopping for furniture about 2:30 p.m., June 8, 2015, at Russell Furniture in Staunton when a saleswoman directed Rives to follow her to a display of love seats in another part of the store. As Rives was following the sales clerk, she claims her toe caught on plastic sheeting that was untucked from a display bed, causing her to fall and sustain a broken femur. The suit alleges Russell Furniture was negligent in failing to maintain the premises in a safe condition, failing to inspect the sales floor to ensure it was free of obstructions, failing to have sufficient personnel and equipment available to properly inspect and maintain the sales floor, and failing to warn Rives about potential obstacles. The suit further alleges negligence in allowing the sales clerk to distract Rives away from the area where she was walking prior to the fall. The suit claims Rives sustained permanent injury resulting in medical bills, pain and mental anguish and an inability to attend to her personal affairs for which she seeks a monetary judgment in excess of $50,000, along with attorney fees and court costs. The suit demands a jury trial.

The estate of an 88-year-old Carlinville man who died as a result of injuries sustained in an Aug. 11 traffic accident in Carlinville is suing the driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash for damages in excess of $50,000. Roger P. Johnson, as executor of the estate of Bud Johnson, is the plaintiff suing Janet Boyle, Carlinville, who was driving the automobile with which a motorized scooter Johnson was riding collided. The two-count lawsuit is brought under provisions of the states Survivors Statute and Wrongful Death law. According to the suit, Johnson was riding Yamaha XF50 scooter northbound on North Charles Street as Boyle was driving west on East Main. The suit claims Boyle pulled her vehicle into the path of Johnson’s scooter at the four-way stop intersection, causing the scooter to collide with her vehicle. Johnson reportedly died of his injuries nearly two weeks later on Aug. 22. The suit alleges Boyle was negligent in failing to keep her vehicle under proper control, failing to brake, steer or otherwise maneuver her vehicle to avoid the collision, operating her vehicle at a speed that was greater than reasonable given conditions, failing to keep a proper lookout for Johnson’s vehicle and disobeying traffic signs at the intersection. The suit, which demands a jury trial, seeks a monetary judgment for medical bills, Johnson’s pain and suffering, and for loss of society, grief and sorrow on the part of his survivors.

Central Bank of St. Louis is suing Ronald J. Briddell, Staunton, for $71,037.96, plus interest in the amount of five percent per annum from Nov. 18, 2011, along with court costs and attorney fees, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted $150,000 promissory note executed Sept. 19, 2006.

Robert E. Smith has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Mark Moore and Cindy Hatton, Chesterfield, seeking $650 in alleged back rent plus possession of a farmhouse and outbuildings on 106 untillable acres located in the 3100 block of Corral Lane in Western Mound Township. The suit claims the defendants were served with a Notice of Nonrenewal on the lease contract on Oct. 31 but continue to unlawfully withhold possession of the premises.

Macoupin County Housing Authority has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Angela Evans and Jackie Evans, Virden, seeking $276 in alleged back rent, along with late fees, attorney fees, court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of Rimini Drive in Virden.

Ally Financial, Inc., has filed a complaint in replevin against William D. Woolsey, Carlinville, seeking possession of a 2012 GMC Sierra the company claims Woolsey unlawfully holds. The suit claims Ally Financial financed $47,244.65 of the purchase price when Woolsey purchased the vehicle in November 2013 from Marshall Chevrolet Buick, Jerseyville, and that Woolsey has since defaulted on the payments. The plaintiff seeks either possession of the vehicle or a monetary judgement for its $43,425 value, along with court costs and attorney fees. A second count seeks $35,009.66, plus a finance charge of $7.38 per day from Nov. 2 to the date of judgment, representing the amount Woolsey allegedly owed on the loan at the time of the default.

SMALL CLAIMS

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC., is suing Richard Jones, Brighton, for $964.26, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Citibank credit card account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC., is suing Robert Dyckman, Staunton, for $908.76, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Synchrony Bank credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Larry A. Buzick, Staunton, for $4,825.57, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Synchrony Bank is suing Jeffrey Tayeh, Mount Olive, for $720.99, plus interest and court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Car Care One credit card account.

TD Bank USA is suing Brett M. Behl, Piasa, for $1,098.25, plus interest and court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Target credit card account.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing William and Lori A. Birk, Girard, for $1,029.74, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

FELONIES

Sarah M. Dobrinich, 35, Bethalto is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Oct. 3 incident on Miles Station Road at Illinois Route 159. Dobrinich allegedly was in possession of less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin when a Macoupin County Sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop about 2:48 a.m. In addition to the felony charge, Dobrinich faces traffic charges for alleged driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving on a revoked driver’s license, driving without wearing a seat belt and improper lane usage.

Christopher C. Inman, 32, Staunton, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with a Nov. 25 incident in Staunton. In addition to the methamphetamine and a pipe for ingesting methamphetamine, Inman allegedly was carrying a .380 caliber pistol in his vehicle at the time of his arrest.

Tabitha M. Pratt, 30, Gillespie, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Oct. 3 incident in Gillespie during which she allegedly possessed an unspecified amount of hydrocodone.

Darrell T. Pocklington, 26, Palmyra, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Oct. 12 incident in Palmyra during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified amount of a substance containing AM-2201, a synthetic designer drug.

Scott T. Hendrickson, 54, Litchfield, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Oct. 7 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified quantity of XLR11, a synthetic designer drug.

Brantley A. Walley, 18, Virden, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Sept. 27 incident in Virden during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified amount of methyl 2-(iH=indazole-3-carboxamidol)-3-methyl/butanoate, a synthetic designer drug.

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Austin Weatherford, 19, Carlinville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Oct. 22 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified amount of XLR11, a synthetic designer drug.

Tracy M. Price, 30, Waggoner, is charged with possession of less than five grams a methamphetamine in connection with a June 22 incident in Girard. In addition, she faces a traffic charge for allegedly operating a motorcycle without the proper driver’s license classification.

Darrin S. Hartsook, 50, Carlinville, is charged with intimidation an unlawful use of a weapon in connection with a Nov. 29 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly pointed a gun at a female victim and threatened to shoot her if she did not show him messages on her cell phone, and carried an uncased and loaded .45 caliber pistol in his vehicle while on commercial property in the 1300 block of University Street in Carlinville.

Richard S. Jett, 38, Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer in connection with a Nov. 30 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly kicked a Carlinville police officer in the chest and pulled away as the officer attempted to handcuff him.

Terry C. Martin, 42, Mount Olive, is charged with failing to register as a sex offender for allegedly failing to complete his quarterly registration with the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department by the Nov. 12 deadline.

Justin P. Foster, 27, St. Louis, Mo., is charged with possession of a weapon by a felon in connection with a Nov. 29 incident on Interstate 55 nearly mile marker 43.5. Foster allegedly possessed a 9 mm Taurus pistol when police initiated a traffic stop about 11:53 p.m. Foster, a felon in Missouri, also faces traffic charges for allegedly driving without a valid driver’s license, improper use of a vehicle registration and speeding 11 to 14 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.

Jason D. Hanner, 32, Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Dec. 3 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin when Bunker Hill police initiated a traffic stop. He also faces traffic charges for allegedly driving on a revoked driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and disregarding a stop sign.

Christopher L. Allen, 49, Carlinville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a July 25 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified amount of hydrocodone.

Shaune M. Whitten, 40, Brighton, is charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a Nov. 13 incident during which she allegedly drove a 2008 Chevrolet truck on North Main Street at Virginia Street in Brighton at a time when her license was revoked. The charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions for the same offense on Whitten’s record from April 1, 2013, in Jersey County, and July 15, 2015, in Madison County.

MISDEMEANORS

Jullian M. Queener, 36, Staunton, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a Nov. 5 incident during which he allegedly provided false information to a police officer in an attempt to avoid arrest.

Brandon L. Goldbricht, 23, Carlinville, is charged with battery in connection with a Nov. 27 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly caused bodily harm by throwing a grill lid at a male victim, striking the victim in the head.

Richard A. Sampson, 19, Springfield, is charged with criminal trespass to a motor vehicle in connection with a Nov. 7 incident in Virden during which he allegedly entered a 2004 Buick without the vehicle owner’s authority.

Roy E. Davis, Jr., 30, Carlinville, is charged with failure to comply with a dangerous dog order for allegedly failing to pay a public safety fee after being sent a notice to pay on May 16.

Clement P. Serrano, 24, Carlinville, is charged with violating a stalking/no contact order in connection with a Sept. 27 incident during which he allegedly sent a video message via Facebook to a Carlinville female subject to an April 27, 2011, court order of protection against him.

Shaun S. Cathorall, 23, Staunton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Nov. 29 incident during which he allegedly pushed his housemate in the chest.

William G. Nix, 47, Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Dec. 3 incident during which he allegedly grabbed his girlfriend around her neck and squeezed.

Brandon L. Morell, 35, Hillsboro, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $36.83 on July 28 to Randy’s Market, Benld, while knowing his bank would not honor the draft.

Anna E. Semar, 23, Carlinville, is charged with retail theft in connection with a Nov. 20 incident during which she allegedly shoplifted hair dye valued at less than $500 from the Carlinville Walmart store.

Alexandra K. Costello, 20, Girard, is charged with two counts of deceptive practice for allegedly writing checks for $20.46 and $21.81 on Aug. 24 to Ron’s Redbird Cafe, Girard, while knowing the bank would not honor the drafts.

William I. McCann, 46, Bunker Hill, is charged with two counts of deceptive practice for allegedly writing checks for $20.90 on Feb. 29 and $24.46 on March 8 to the Bunker Hill Short Stop while knowing his bank would not honor the drafts.

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Beverly K. Adams, 53, Springfield, is charged with two counts of deceptive practice for allegedly checks for $61.06 on June 22 and $37.65 on June 25 to Mount Olive Enterprises while knowing her bank would not honor the drafts.

Latoya D. Jones, 41, Springfield, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $96.71 on July 7 to Mount Olive Enterprises while knowing her bank would not honor the draft.

TRAFFIC

Michael W. Bays, 54, Benld, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Nov. 27 incident on Fosterburg Road about one-half mile south of Brighton-Bunker Hill Road at about 12:36 a.m. In addition, Bays faces traffic charges for allegedly operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding one to 10 miles in excess of the posted speed limit, making an improper turn signal, improper lane usage and unlawful transportation of alcohol by a driver.

Larry D. Mosley, 41, St. Louis, Mo., is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident in connection with a Nov. 27 incident on Brighton-Bunker Hill Road at about 3 a.m.

Tatem M. Simons, 29, Shipman, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Nov. 26, incident on Shoeneman Road at Prairie Dell Road at about 3:33 a.m. Simons also faces traffic charges for allegedly making an improper turn at an intersection, speeding one to 10 miles per hour in excess of the speed limit and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.

Allison I. Turner, 39, Naperville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Nov. 27 incident at about 2:37 a.m. on Illinois Route 11 at Arbor Lane. She also was cited for speeding 21 to 25 miles per hour in excess of the speed limit and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

• Balinda Springman, Carlinville, vs. Allan Springman, Carlinville.
• Belinda S. Martin, Girard, vs. Kevin D. Martin, Girard.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

• Austin M. Conlee and Taylor A. Barker, both of Gillespie.
• James R. Santel and Angela L. Groshans, both of Bunker Hill.

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