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Date range: October 27-November 1, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

MACO Management Co., Inc., has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Sharon and Patricia Hopper seeking $1,130 in alleged back rent and possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of Broadway Avenue, Gillespie.

Discover Bank is suing Rebecca S. Anderson, Carlinville, for $10,687.94 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims the defendant owes on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

James McClelland, Auburn, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brittany Kyle, Virden, seeking $750 in alleged back rent plus possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of East Lincoln, Virden.

Brian Myers Properties has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Zackary Pinkerton and Samatha Cuevas seeking $690 in alleged back rent plus possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of West Main Street, Mount Olive.

Midland Funding is suing Rebecca Anderson, Carlinville, for $10,289.93 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Sears charge card account.

Credit Acceptance Corp. is suing Marie Barlow, Virden, for $10,675.25, plus court costs and $350 in attorney fees, the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted auto loan executed in February 2009 for the purchase of a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Utility vehicle in the amount of $8,720.44

Michael B. Adkins, Carlinville, has filed a complaint in replevin against Janice L. Ryan, Plainview, claiming Ryan wrongfully holds personal property belonging to Adkins and valued at $4,375.22. The suit seeks a judgment for possession of the property, damages for any of the property not delivered to Adkins and damages for the alleged wrongful detention of the property.

SMALL CLAIMS

Gerald Cairns, East Gillespie, is suing Kim Casey, Staunton, for $437.32 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed to him by the defendant.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Karla Mitchelar, Benld, for $902.55 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Gerald Campbell, Nilwood, for $1,306.47, plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted GE Capital Retail Bank/Walmart credit card account.

Calvary SPV I, LLC, is suing Janet Meininger, Shipman, for $9,377.24 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.

Calvary SPV I, LLC, is suing Jessica Bondy, Staunton, for $724.26 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted HSBC Bank credit card account.

Calvary, SPV I, LLC, is suing Larry F. Grove, Bunker Hill, for $2,534.09 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One credit card account.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Tammie Sue Thornton, Virden, for $1,898.39 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services provided to the defendant or members of her family.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Carmen Bishop, Virden, for $1,200.14 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services provided to the defendant or members of her family.

Consumer Collection Management is suing Donald E. and Kimberly J. Wieties, Carlinville, for $6,442.01 plus court costs. The judgment sought includes $5,510.35 allegedly owed to St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, and $931.66 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital for medical services.

FELONIES

Shawn M. McBride, 28, Staunton, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a Sept. 8 incident in Staunton during which he allegedly struck another individual in the face with his closed fist causing that person to sustain a broken jaw.

Nathan J. Smith, 24, Edwardsville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license. The DUI charge is elevated to a felony because Smith’s driver’s license was suspended at the time he allegedly was operating a 1997 Ford Taurus on Illinois Route 159 at Mansholt Road, Bunker Hill, while under the influence of alcohol. The suspend license charge also was elevated to a felony because Smith was ineligible for a driving permit at the time of the alleged infraction. In addition to the two felony charges, Smith faces traffic charges for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage.

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Blake Haley, 18, Girard, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 24 incident in Girard during which he alleged possessed less than five grams of a substance containing the drug.

Patrick N. Butler, 30, Auburn, is charged with aggravated fleeing or eluding a police officer and driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with an Oct. 26 incident during which he alleged fled on a Yamaha dirt bike after a Virden police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Butler allegedly disobeyed three stop signs while fleeing the officer. The driving on a revoked license charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions on Butler’s record for driving on a revoked or suspended license from Sept. 20, 2007, Sept. 5, 2008 and March 13, 2012, in Sangamon County. In addition to the felony charges, Butler faces traffic charges for driving on a revoked license, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and three counts of disregarding a stop sign.

Savannah S. Ward, 24, Carlinville, is charged with burglary and theft in connection with an Oct. 27 incident during which she allegedly entered the Carlinville Walmart store with the intent to commit a theft and exercised unauthorized control over perfume and hair coloring with a value of less than $500. The charges were elevated to felonies due to a previous conviction for theft on Ward’s record from 2010 in Macoupin County.

Jessica L. Holliday, 26, Staunton, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery in connection with an Oct. 28 incident during which she alleged kicked a Staunton police officer in his upper thigh and shoved a second Staunton police officer into his patrol car while knowing both men to be peace officers engaged in the execution of their official duties.

MISDEMEANORS

Rodney V. Lott, 47, Medora, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis in connection with an Oct. 24 incident during which he allgedly possessed a glass pipe used for smoking marijuana and less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis.

Questsy A. Rivera, 40, Gillespie, is charged with retail theft for allegedly shop lifting a package of razor blades on Oct. 26 from the Dollar General store in Gillespie.

Joel E. Schoen, 37, Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an Oct. 26 incident during which he allegedly threatened to kill a store employee in Gillespie if the employee called police to report a retail theft.

Harold Martin, 32, Girard, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 28 incident during which he allegedly grabbed his wife around her neck.

Ryan A. Wheeler, 22, Chesterfield, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with an incident during which he allegedly caused less than $300 in damage.

Kenneth L. Lucas, 48, Alton, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of less than 2.5 grams of cannabis.

Ryan W. Dann, 37, Gillespie, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis in connection with a Sept. 17 incident in Gillespie during which he alleged possessed a pipe for smoking marijuana and less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis.

James R. Springman, 49, Cottage Hills, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with an Aug. 6 incident during which he allegedly came within 2,000 feet of an individual in Mount Olive who was subject to an order of protection issued May, 14 by the Jersey County Circuit Court.

TRAFFIC

Tucker R. Stelle, 25, Virden is charged with two counts of driving under the infuence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 25 incident on Old Route 4, Virden. In addition, Stelle faces a traffic charge for allegedly disregarding a stop sign.

Elizabeth M. Dugan, 35, Springfield, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage and speeding 15 to 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in connection with an Oct. 25 incident on Illinois Route 108 at Sumpter Road.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Thomas E. Blandford and Christine A. DeCroix, both of Carlinville.

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Cases filed during April 19 through April 25. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

FELONIES

Dana Goth, 49 of Staunton, is charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer/firefighter/ER worker in connection with an April 21 incident.

MISDEMEANORS

Joshua E. Taylor, 42 of Taylorville, is charged with carrying/possessing a firearm in connection with a March 20 incident.

Tanner A. Easton, 41 of Mount Clare, is charged with battery/causing bodily harm in connection with an April 21 incident.

Michael J. Conaway, 61 of Girard, is charged with violating a stalking/no contact order in connection with an April 22 incident.

TRAFFIC

Brenton A. Bollinger, 22 of Carlivnille, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an April 19 incident.

Rebecca A. Troeckler, 36 of Edwardsville, is charged with improper use of registration/title, expired registration, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Jason A. Mitchell, 43 of Granite City, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an April 21 incident.

Jeremy A. Murphy, 47 of Girard, is charged with cancelled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an April 22 incident.

Aaron J. Bennett, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an April 20 incident.

Dorian F. Eguez, 20 of Springfield, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis as a driver in connection with an April 21 incident.

Joseph M. Corrado, 38 of Granite City, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with an April 23 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Kayla S. Hayes versus Bradley Hayes
  • Kenneth A. Hellrung versus Andrea R. Hellrung

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Patrick J. Parker and Catherine T. Carrier, both of Springfield
  • Roger C. Stone and Julie L. Link, both of Virden.

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FELONIES

Rusty S. Menge, 54 of Hettick, is charged with reckless discharging of a firearm in connection with an April 12 incident.

Brandon L. Allen, 41 of Port Orange, FL, is charged with two counts of unlawful commercial use of game ($500+), two counts of outfitting service without a permit, hunting on others land without permission, five counts of obtain license/revoked in a another state, using license issued to another, and loan/transfer license in connection to an April 16 incident.

Michelle D. Heaton, 51 of East Alton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a December 14, 2025 incident.

Tanner L. Wolff, 24 of Litchfield, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a December 13, 2025 incident.

MISDEMEANORS

Larry E. Conlee, 42 of Mount Clare, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an April 11 incident.

Kenneth W. Bennett, 69 of Carlinville, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an April 14 incident.

Gregory A. Swift, 43 of Virden, is charged with heft of lost/mislaid property (<$500) in connection with an October 18, 2025 incident.

Brandon P. Bellm, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/causing bodily harm in connection with a March 18 incident.

Joseph S. Augustine, 50 of Staunton, is charged with tossing/throwing a jackrock on property in connection with an April 14 incident.

TRAFFIC

Casey C. Trebing, 28 of Worden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 10 incident.

Ayman Y. Omar, 51 of Lake Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an April 12 incident.

John M. Steward, 29 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an April 12 incident.

Kylie T. Hunter, 29 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an April 12 incident.

Diana C. Hardison, 60 of Bunker Hill, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 12 incident.

Jimmy Monroe, 75 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license and improper traffic lane usage.

Richard A. Stuckey, 70 of Brighton, is charged with failure to notify of damage to an unattended vehicle in connection with an April 9 incident.

Camden G. Zumwalt, 18 of Staunton, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an April 14 incident.

Trinity A. Pruitt, 22 of Benld, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis/driver and driving 1-10 mph above the limit.

Keith M. Steele, 27 of Auburn, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an April 11 incident.

Joshua D. Strode, 48 of Chatham, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 10 incident.

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DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Marshall Emery versus Maurissa Emery
  • Coltan Milton versus Chelsea Milton
  • Micah Gotter versus Pamela Gotter
  • Katie Ritter versus Thomas Ritter
  • James A. Donaldson versus Cheryl A. Donaldson

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Cristopher C. Miller and Yvonne M. Rendon, both of Carlinville.
  • Earl W. Tiepelman and Maria J. Goth, both of Mount Olive
  • Phillip L. Randazzo and Trisden M. Haggett, both of Gillespie.
  • Christopher T. Bertolis and Jordan R. Ryan, both of Mount Olive.
  • Robert A. Lee and Dawn M. Hilderbrand, both of Maryville.
  • Jason T. Daube and Jamie M. Goble, both of Brighton.
  • Gabriel E. Bliss and Grace A. Hobson, both of Virden.
  • Matthew G. Weidner of Bunker Hill and Claire A. Wilton of Carlinville
  • Michelle L. Dettwiler of Litchfield and Heather N. Geary of Vine Grove, Kentucky
  • Hunter Gl. Niemann of Litchfield and Hannah M. Ward of Pawnee

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Cases filed during April 5 through April 11. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

FELONIES

Justine D. Pocklington, 27 of Standard City, possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams), aggravated feeling police/21 mph over, no valid registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a February 2 incident.

MISDEMEANORS

Katlyn N. Pilger, 21 of Benld, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with a March 28 incident.

Donald L. Lloyd, 46 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with an April 5 incident.

TRAFFIC

Tarina S. Slaughter, 47 of Girard, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 4 incident.

William C. Geiser, 60 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with an April 6 incident.

Lauren E. Wolfe, 21 of Granite City, is charged with improper use of registration/title and expiration of registration in connection with an April 3 incident.

Jim T. Wahl, 53 of Cottage Hills, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an April 8 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Nora Washington versus Joseph D. Washington
  • Samantha Lehnen versus Chad Wallace

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Colton D. West of Hettick and Alina M. Carver of Scottville.
  • Devin J. Martin and Mariah P. Crane, both of Bunker Hill.
  • Jonathon E. Swisher of Shipman and Mackenzie P. Calvin of Saint Charles, MO.
  • Lucas Boschelli and Danielle J. Boatman, both of Carlinville.
  • Todd R. Leverton and Jennifer L. Bowman, both of Carlinville.

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