Date range: March 13 – March 19, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

SMALL CLAIMS

Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Quentin Drew, Girard, for $4,512.27, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account opened in September 2010.

Madison Communications is suing Michael Patton, O’Fallon, Mo., for $2,554.77, plus court costs, that Patton allegedly owes for services provided to an address in the 5200 block of Ashlyn Lane, Bunker Hill.

Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Barbara Cox, Palmyra, for $3,780.62, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted GE Capital Retail Bank/JCP credit card account.

Sherry Eckhardt, Staunton, is suing Matthew Lofland, Girard, for $600 that Eckhardt claims to have paid to Lowland as a deposit for a flooring job that was never done.

Luby Equipment Services, LLC, is suing Greentree Recycling, LLC, Bunker Hill, for $2,665.40, plus court costs, attorney fees and interests of 1.5 percent per month that the plaintiff claims is owed for the rental of and damages to a Case excavator the company rented from the plaintiff.

FELONIES

James D. Ternaprovich, 33, Alton, is charged with obstructing a peace officer in connection with a March 7 incident during which he allegedly pushed against and Emergency Medical Services provider attempting to render medical assistance to Ternaprovich, causing the victim to fall and strike his head.

Michelle Pocklington, 53, Carlinville is charged with three counts of disorderly conduct in connection with incidents during which she allegedly made false reports of a crime to the Carlinville and Mount Olive police departments. She is accused of making a false report of an aggravated assault to the Mount Olive Police Department on Jan. 27, a false report of an aggravated sexual assault on Feb. 3 to the Mount Olive Police Department, and false report of a battery on March 7 to the Carlinville Police Department.

Tracy L. Brady, 37, Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a March 10 incident in Benld.

Travis M. West, 20, Standard City, is charged with failing to register as a sex offender for allegedly failing to update his address with the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department after being gone from his former residence more than three days as of March 2.

Nicole E. Ruyle, 35, Benld, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 24 incident in Benld.

Matthew W. Howard, 35, Virden, is charged with less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a March 12 incident at about 9:46 p.m. on Springfield Street at Pine Street in Virden. Additionally, Howard faces traffic charges for allegedly operating a vehicle with an expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle with an obstructed rear window in connection with the same incident.

Travis J. Bramley, 35, Modesto, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a March 13 incident at about 3 a.m. on Stoddard Avenue at Springfield Road in Virden. In addition, Bramley faces traffic charges for allegedly operating an uninsured motor vehicle and making an improper turn signal in connection with the same incident

Luther R. Kimes, 29, Springfield, is charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver in connection with a March 13 incident during which he allegedly possessed less than five grams of a substance containing cocaine.

Donald W. King, 37, Carlinville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Feb. 19 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing FUB-AMB, a synthetic cannabis substitute.

Derek D. Rexford, 31, Staunton, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with a Feb. 15 incident in Staunton during which he allegedly caused more than $500 but less than $10,000 worth of damage to concrete at the Circle K gas station and convenience.

MISDEMEANORS

Jimmy D. Byrd, 57, Mt. Clare, is charged with battery is connection with a March 10 incident in Benld during which he allegedly caused bodily harm by striking a male victim in the face with his closed fist.

David W. Crooks, 46, Bunker Hill, is charged with criminal trespass to property in connection with a March 10 incident during which he allegedly remained inside a Bunker Hill place of business, the Sage House, after being told by a Bunker Hill police officer that he must leave the establishment.

Nicole L. Mitchell, 29, Shipman, is charged with criminal trespass to railway property in connection with a March 2 incident during which she allegedly walked along the right-of-way of the Union Pacific Railroad near Piasa Road at a location other than a public crossing

Tammy J. Graham, 51 Medora, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a March 14 incident during which she allegedly yelled at a male victim while coming onto his property in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb the victim and provoke a breach of the peace.

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Jessica R. Tanksley, 32, Mount Olive, is charged with theft in connection with a Feb. 7 incident during which she allegedly exerted unauthorized control of jewelry with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the use of the property.

TRAFFIC

James E. Sauls, Jr., 57, Alton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a March 2 incident. Saul also faces traffic charges for allegedly making an improper turn at an intersection and speeding 11 to 14 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.

Kathleen J. Sauls, 28, Highland, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a March 2 incident at about 3:31 p.m. on Alton Street at Washington Street in Bunker Hill.

Corey B. Hayes, 32, Bunker Hill, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a March 10 incident at about 1:36 a.m. on Broadway at LJ Avenue in Gillespie. Hayes also faces traffic charges for alleged speeding 11 to 14 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit and improper lane usage.

LAWSUITS

Claiming to have been a victim of domestic abuse, a Hettick woman is suing a Carrollton man for damages in excess of $50,000 resulting from the defendant allegedly defrauding her out of the title to a real estate parcel on Illinois Route 111 near Hettick. Patricia Wankel, the plaintiff, claims she had a dating relationship with the defendant, Marion Scoggins for more than a decade. The relationship, according to the suit, began about 2004 when Wankel filed in Morgan County Circuit Court for a dissolution of marriage from her then-husband, Dean R. Wankel. At that time, Scoggins allegedly convinced Wankel that if she purchased property in her name before the divorce was final, her ex-husband would have an opportunity claim the property as a marital asset. Wankel and Scoggins allegedly entered into an agreement whereby Wankel would purchase property in the 22900 block of Illinois Route 4 for $65,594, using funds she was awarded from a Workers Compensation claim, and allowing Scoggins to hold title to the property in his name until the divorce was finalized. Wankel and Scoggins apparently lived together on the property for a number of years, and Wankel still lists the property as her place of residence even though Scoggins allegedly continues to hold title to the parcel in his name. The suit alleges that when Wankel demanded Scoggins convey the title to her last year in compliance with their alleged agreement, Scoggins refused. Count I of the suit, alleging fraud in the inducement, claims Scoggins fraudulently convinced Wankel that if she purchased the property before her divorce from her ex-husband was final, her husband could “go after” the property as part of the dissolution of marriage proceedings. Further, Count I alleges Scoggins fraudulently convinced Wankel to put title to the property in his name. When Scoggins allegedly refused to convey title to the property back to Wankel, the suit alleges, Wankel sustained monetary damages in excess of $50,000. Count III of the suit alleges unjust enrichment, claiming Scoggins unlawfully enriched himself by retaining title to the property. Count II of the suit takes the relatively unusual step of asking the court to impose a constructive trust regarding the property and to determine both parties’ interest in the property. Count II claims the plaintiff is older than the defendant, is in poor health, has diminished mental health and is lacking in education. Because of those limitations, the suit alleges, Wankel placed her trust in the defendant and his representations that she needed to place title to the property in Scoggins’ name and that he would convey the property to her once her 2004 dissolution of marriage action was finalized. The lawsuit narrative claims Wankel was the victim of domestic abuse to the extent that she suffered from “battered wife syndrome,” meaning she continued to trust Scoggins despite his allegedly intimidating her in “a physical and threatening manner by using abusive language.” During the time the couple lived together, the suit alleges, Scoggins used intimidation, threats, and verbal and physical abuse to control Wankel, enabling him to control her financial affairs and take money from her without her consent for his use. In July last year, according to the suit, Wankel finally sought the assistance of Safe Families, Carlinville, and was awarded a court order of protection against Scoggins in January this year. In addition to the imposition of a constructive trust and a monetary judgment, the suit seeks attorney fees and court costs. Carlinville attorney Sean Rees filed the suit on Wankel’s behalf.

First Investor Servicing Corp. has filed a complaint in replevin against Chris D. Robinson, Bunker Hill, seeking a court order to take possession of a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro coupe. The suit alleges Robinson entered into a retail installment contract with the plaintiff on April 9, 2012, to finance $28,935 of the purchase price at an interest rate of 14.14 percent. The suit claims Robinson has since defaulted on the loan but has refused to surrender the vehicle, now valued at $11,625. Count I of the suit seeks a court order to take possession of the vehicle, the monetary value of any property not surrendered, and monetary damages for the alleged unlawful detention of the property. Count II seeks monetary damages for $18,696 that Robinson still owes on the allegedly defaulted loan, along with $350 in attorney fees and an unspecified amount for court costs.

Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Harold Michael Walker, Benld, seeking $695.22 in alleged unpaid rent, along with possession of residential property located int he 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

• Jorge Paul Stewart, Carlinville, vs. Valerie M. Stewart, Palmyra.
• Ruth A. Allen, Staunton, vs. Corey B. Hayes, Bunker Hill.
• Hillary N. Sandbach, Carlinville, vs. Justin K. Sandbach, Carlinville.
• Melani J. Duchinsky, Gillespie, vs. Anthony J. Duchinski, Gillespie.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

• Peter J. Rose of Shipman and Margaret L. Dugas of Donaldsville, La.

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