Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: February 13 – February 19, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Maco Management Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Rachel Cox and Jim Woeful, Brighton, seeking $146 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of a residential apartment located in the 1100 block of Rogers Court in Brighton.
SMALL CLAIMS
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Cindy Jean Barrow, Carlinville, for $2,343.38, plus court costs, allegedly owed for unpaid medical services.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Derek Lee Challacombe, Carlinville, for $2,477.07, plus court costs. The judgment sought includes $2,191.45 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital and $285.62 allegedly owed to Litchfield Family Practice.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Jeffery Alan Chapman, Carlinville, for $6,360.50, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Dakota Scott Coffey, Greenfield, for $5,738.25, plus cost, allegedly owed for unpaid medical services.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Heather Helmsley, Gillespie, for $1,783.26, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services provided by SLU-Care, St. Louis, Mo.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Allen R. and Rosalee Joy Hulett, Carlinville, for $1,360.22, plus court costs. The judgment sought includes $923.44 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital and $436.78 allegedly owed to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Daniel C. and Lauren M. Karrick, Carlinville, for $1,942.76, plus court costs. The judgment sought includes $1,147 allegedly owed to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, and $795.76 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital.
Consumer Collection Management is suing John Joseph McDaniel, Benld, for $2,042.22, plus court costs. The judgment sought includes $1,819.01 allegedly owed to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, $118 allegedly owed to Macoupin Family Practice, Gillespie, and $105.21 allegedly owed to St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Jennifer M. Martin, Mount Olive, for $2,055.15, plus court costs. The judgment sought includes $1,523.18 allegedly owed to St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, $340 allegedly owed to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, and $191.97 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Aaron C. and Dorothy M. Metcalf, Gillespie, for $3,663.07, plus court costs. The judgment sought includes $3,504.49 allegedly owed to St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, and $158.58 allegedly owed to Macoupin Family Practice, Gillespie.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Daniel Ryan Warren, Plainview, for $1,838.97, plus court costs, allegedly owed for unpaid medical services.
Heights Finance Corp is suing Julia Gaston, Benld, for $622.84, plus pre-judgment interest of 33.75 percent, post-judgment interest of nine percent, court costs and attorney fees. The plaintiff claims the judgment is owed on a defaulted loan for $1,824.38 executed Aug. 29, 2013, at an interest rate of 35.16 percent.
Alton Multispecialists, Ltd., is suing Barbara A. Moore, Staunton, for $781.03, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.
Alton Multispecialists, Ltd., is suing Cyntha D. Hash, Staunton, for $1,668.96, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.
Alton Multispecialists, Ltd., is suing Bradley E. Coppedge, Staunton, for $994.96, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.
FELONIES
Andrea C. Gustafon, 41, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 11 incident in Carlinville.
Carl Ray G. Anderson, 38, Carlinville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Feb. 11 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly possessed more than 15 grams but less than 1,000 grams of a substance containing heroin.
Johnny C. Watkins, 21, Chicago, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Aug. 15, 2017, incident during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified quantity of a substance containing heroin.
Edward Sanders, 46, Evanston, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Aug. 15, 2017, incident during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified quantity of a substance containing cocaine.
Ryan A. Wheeler, 24, Chesterfield, is charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a Dec. 13, 2017, incident during which he allegedly drove a southbound 2001 Ford pick-up on Illinois Route 111 near Chesterfield at a time when his license was revoked or suspended. The charge was elevated to a felony due to six previous convictions for the same or similar offenses on his record in Macoupin County.
MISDEMEANORS
Jeremy A. Spears, 41, Bethallto, is charged with obstructing a peace officer in connection with a Feb. 13 incident in Staunton during which he allegedly fled from a Staunton police officer after being lawfully commanded to stop.
TRAFFIC
David H. Guild, 73, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 5 incident at about 10:40 p.m. at the Fast Stop gas station in Staunton.
Joshua M. Constable, 22, Brighton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 7 incident at about 11:36 p.m. in the 400 block of North Maple Street in Brighton. In addition, he faces traffic charges for alleged improper lane usage and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.
Brandon O. Fullington, 32, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 10 incident at about 12:30 a.m. on West Main Street at Plum Street in Carlinville. In addition, he faces a traffic charge for allegedly operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Tiffany Maslanska, Staunton, vs. Matthew M. Maslanska, Sanford, N.C.
- Amanda Elizabeth Beniach, Carlinville, vs. Brian Andrew Beniach, Jacksonville.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- Amanda Elizabeth Beniach, Carlinville, vs. Brian Andrew Beniach, Jacksonville.
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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.
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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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.
