Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: March 27 – April 2, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Lisa Tiepelman, Iowa, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Melisa Welch, Mt. Olive, seeking $2,082.73 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 22000 block of Mullin Road, Mt. Olive.
Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Stephen and Amanda King, Wilsonville, seeking $750 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 200 block of Mor Street, Wilsonville.
Crown Asset Management LLC is suing Richard Garbin, Gillespie, for $10,821.79, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Sears credit card account.
Calvert Chapels LTD is suing Cheryl Janakus, Lemont, for $10,430.78 that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted 2013 contract for providing funeral and burial services.
Heather Washburn and Tyler Washburn have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jason Peace and Heather Scroggins seeking $1,800.00 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of Charles Street, Carlinville.
Bernie Elking, St. Louis, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Tabitha Sherfy and James Johnson, Carlinville, seeking $3,900 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 1000 block of Sumner, Carlinville.
Ruth Loveless/Home Options Company, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Carra Gray, Gillespie, seeking $1,266.00 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of Frey Street, Gillespie.
Cincinnati Insurance Company as a subrogate of S&H Management, Inc. is suing BCarter Enterprises, doing business as The Bunkhouse and 16 Bar and Grill, Bunker Hill, for $29,809.52 plus court costs. The suit alleges S&H Management is a self-service laundromat in Bunker Hill and Brandy Carter, an individual connected to BCarter Enterprises, entered the laundromat and laundered towels used to clean fryers, then disposed of the said towels into a trash can on the property. The suit claims the towels self-heated in the trash can which caused a fire to ignite resulting in considerable smoke and fire damage to the subject property. The plaintiff claims it paid a $29,909.52 claim to S&H Management, Inc., which it now seeks to recover from BCarter Enterprises.
Falcon LTD has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Michelle Hancock, Wilsonville, for $5,627.75 on an allegedly defaulted contract for deed agreement to purchase a residence in the 100 block of Center Street, Wilsonville. The plaintiffs seek a court order requiring the defendant to vacate the property and allow the plaintiff to recover possession, along with a judgment for $5,627.75, plus additional monetary damages related to damage to the residence.
SMALL CLAIMS
Barclays Bank Delaware is suing Julie Goble, Staunton, for $3,105.01, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Schatzi Grossglauser, Gillespie, for $1,230.57, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Saint Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing Richard Heltsley, Gillespie, for $1,215.21, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for hospital services.
Capital One Bank is suing James Perini, Benld, for $3,301.60, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Gail Obryan, Staunton, for $1,882.79, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Darrek Woolsey, Staunton, for $2,942.79, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Toby Elliott, Bunker Hill, for $1,143.29, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Wesley Lovelett, Carlinville, for $2,023.48, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Kenneth Lucas, Royal Lake, for $1,665.75, plus court costs, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/JC Penney credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Keith Dalpozzo, Staunton, for $1,219.90, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing John Bone, Staunton, for $1,363.52, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Philip Cressey, Bunker Hill, for $3,310.41, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Thomas McDowell, Staunton, for $2,994.07, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Lee Beall, Bunker Hill, for $7,553.53, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Timothy Lemmon, Bunker Hill, for $2,546.06, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Candida Albert, Bunker Hill, for $1,177.60, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Amazon.com credit card.
Capital One Bank is suing Kathryn Faulkner, Piasa, for $2,586.49, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
Calvalry SPV I is suing Sandra Eddinger, Bunker Hill, for $1,095.41, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Kathy Pryor, Gillespie, for $1,061.16, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Brandy Augustine, Staunton, for $1,371.97, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/Victoria’s Secret credit card account.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Noel Malone for $1,147.86, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/Lane Bryant Retail credit card account.
Credit Acceptance Corporation is suing Shawn Domescik, Virden, for $8,955.54, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owned on an allegedly defaulted $10,930.27 auto loan executed in 2015 to purchase a 2008 Dodge Avenger from Freedom Chevrolet.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Bobbi Pryor, Benld, for $1,052.29, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Heather Kreoger, Palmyra, for $853.05, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/Torrid credit card account.
Midland Funding LLC is suing Holleigh McDonald, Virden, for $2,262.50, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank account.
Bureaus Investment Group is suing Bryan Motley, Hettick, for $1,275.92, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One credit card account.
SRS Distribution Inc., Edwardsville, doing business as Shake & Shingle Supply and Midwest Roofing Supply is suing Jeff Hall and EJH Construction, Gillespie, for $7,337.33 the plaintiff claims is owed for roofing materials.
FELONIES
Jeremy Devaisher, 38, Jerseyville, is charged with driving with a revoked license in connection with a March 27 incident in Brighton. The charge was elevated to a felony due to three previous convictions on his record for the same or similar offense in Jersey, Macoupin and Madison counties.
Anthony Zumwalt, 23, Gillespie, is charged with possession of more than 15 grams but less than 100 grams of methamphetamine in connection with a March 27 incident in Gillespie.
Tabitha Harbaugh, 28, Carlinville, is charged with possession of more than 100 grams but less than 500 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a March 27 incident in Carlinville.
Amber Beasley, 25, Bunker Hill, is charged with escape after failing to report to imprisonment at the Macoupin County Jail on March 20.
Mathew Konneker, 36, Hillsboro, is charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver in connection with a Carlinville incident during which he allegedly possessed less than five grams of methamphetamine.
Tabitha Harbaugh, 28, Carlinville, is charged possession of less than 15 grams of a substance containing Fentanyl in connection with a March 30 incident in Carlinville.
Christopher Nix, 43, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than 5 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine.
Kristian Bottoms, 39, Girard, is charged with possession of less than 5 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine in connection with March 30 incident in Girard.
Sherri Smith, 43, Theodore, AL, is charged with possession of less than 5 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine.
Alexandria Costello, 21, Palmyra, is charged with possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine in connection with a March 30 incident in Litchfield.
Tabitha Sherfy, 35, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful possession of a substance containing cocaine in connection with a March 30 incident in Carlinville.
MISDEMEANORS
Jack Crissey Sr., 61, of Virden, is charged with violation of an order of protection with a March 23 incident when he went within 500 feet of a protected place in the 120 block of East Stoddard in Virden.
Nathan Johnson, 28, Brighton, is charged with violation of an order of protection with a March 26 incident when he went to the 300 block of Hickory Tree Court in Brighton knowing a person having the order of protection against him was present at the residence.
TRAFFIC
Bailey Dana, 55, St. Louis, Is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a March 28 incident at about 10:55 p.m. on Illinois Route 16 in Shipman.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Kelli Richardson, Springfield, vs. Carl Richardson, Springfield.
- Tammy Otto, Carlinville, vs. Derek Otto, Carlinville.
- Alexis Beavers, Palmyra, vs. Aaron Beavers, Palmyra.
- Corinne Wilson, Godfrey, vs. Thomas Wilson, Piasa.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Sean Hamilton and Kelli Saathoff, both of Gillespie.
- Alex A.R. Hinsey and Jordan Schoen, both of Benld.
- Robert D. Britz and Vickie L. Robb, Chatham.
- Dylan M. Faingnaert and Lacey C. Wilson, both of Virden.
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MISDEMEANORS
Joshua A. Damm, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/making physical contact in connection with a November 14 incident.
Blake R. Laskach, 25 of Staunton, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a November 20 incident.
TRAFFIC
Kyle E. Devries, 36 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a November 5 incident.
Haider K. Omran, 57 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 MPH over the limit in connection with a November 15 incident.
Michael F. Reeder, 73 of Carlinville, is charged with leaving the scene and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 18 incident.
Keith S. Statler, 61 of Hillsboro, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 16 incident.
William T. Overturf, 39 of Benld, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 19 incident.
Gary A. Parker, 47 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a November 14 incident.
Kelly M. Lyons, 37 of Benld, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a November 14 incident.
Kyle E. Dotson, 59 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license and transporting/carrying alcohol/driving in connection with a November 16 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Joseph S. A. Evans versus Abby L. Evans
- George D. March versus Taylor R. Brown
- Elijah N. Powell versus Tori Lynn Loyd
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Caleb Brendan Owens and Kaitlyn Noelle Hargis, both of Mount Olive
- Justin Michael Hart and Sydney Annadale Gray, both of Carlinville
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Community News
Macoupin County Clerk, Recorder & Elections Office temporarily relocating due to courthouse renovations
The Macoupin County Clerk, Recorder, and Elections Office will temporarily relocate across the street to the Macoupin County Voting Center, located at 227 E. First South in Carlinville, beginning Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The move is necessary to accommodate HVAC system renovations in the Macoupin County Courthouse. The temporary relocation is expected to last until mid-January 2026.
During this time, all regular services — including vital records, recordings, elections, and general clerk functions — will continue to be available at the Voting Center. Office hours and contact information will remain the same.
However, due to limited space during the renovation, public searching and certain in-person services may be restricted. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the many online services offered through the Clerk’s website, including:
- Searching and ordering vital records
- Accessing property and land records
- Viewing election information and forms
- Checking registration and voter status
“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we make these necessary improvements to the Courthouse,” said Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan. “Our goal is to continue serving the public efficiently and safely, whether in person or online.”
Residents can visit www.macoupincountyclerk.com, call 217-854-3214, text 217-439-4499, or email elections@macoupincountyil.gov or recorder@macoupincountyil.gov for updates, online resources, and additional information.
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FELONIES
Christy M. Thornhill, 54 of Gillespie, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a December 14, 2024, incident.
Eugene Arnold, 62 of Royal Lakes, is charged with aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon in connection with a November 11 incident.
Andrew N. Gregory, 36 of Gillespie, is charged with obstructing justice/destroying evidence, driving under the influence of alcohol, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a November 13 incident.
Jared E. Gibbs, 38 of Palmyra, is charged with aggravated DUI, driving under the influence of alcohol, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and stopping/standing/parking/business in connection with a July 8 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Thor S. Barnes, 45 of Benld, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with an October 31 incident.
Juan F. Molina Fuentes, 43 of Glen Carbon, is charged with assault in connection with a November 12 incident.
Frederic J. Skinner. 22 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a November 11 incident.
Harold A. Wood, 79 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to land with a November 11 incident.
William L. Hartman, 44 of Benld, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with an October 4 incident.
William D. Friesland, 20 of Mount Olive, is charged with unlawful possession of blackjack/knife in connection with an October 27 incident.
Jakota M. Emery of Gillespie is charged with resisting/peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an October 22 incident.
Crystal J. Webb, 50 of Staunton, is charged with animal owner duties violation in connection with an October 21 incident.
James J. Hamilton, 18 of Brighton, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.
Joshua T. Reese, 19 of Jerseyville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.
Kyle T. Yate, 19 of Wood River, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.
TRAFFIC
Frederick Devone Jones, 28 of Columbia, SC, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a November 8 incident.
Eileen M. Chavez, 19 of Mount Prospect, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 9 incident.
Carla R. Franklin, 54 of Florissant, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license, headlight violation, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 1 incident.
Cheri L. Bagwell, 48 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, improper use of registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with an October 26 incident.
Jessica M. McCoy, 27 of Eagarville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an October 30 incident.
Jenna M. Forrest, 43 of Alton, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 11 incident.
Michael T. Chrystal, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an October 31 incident.
Shane C. Chance, 29 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 1 incident.
Tameka S. Turner, 35 of Waverly, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an October 29 incident.
Christian A. Darush, 25 of Hettick, is charged with expired registration in connection with a November 12 incident.
Cade W. Thoron, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 12 incident.
Wayne E. Mitchell, 46 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a November 1 incident.
Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 9 incident.
Carter R. Hood, 19 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 12 incident.
Timothy C. Hokenson, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with reckless driving and failure to reduce speed in connection with a November 11 incident.
Angela M. Sparling, 60 of Litchfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, disregarding an official traffic control device, and no notice of address/name change in connection with an October 30 incident.
William K. Kampmann III, 37 of Cottage Hills, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle in connection with a November 4 incident.
Christopher L. Vesper, 50 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an October 28 incident.
Christopher L. Paul, 62 of Bunker Hill, is charged with improper use of registration/title and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a November 10 incident.
Payge L. Masters, 20 of Mechanicsburg, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 3 incident.
Matthew L. Hauter, 46 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an October 28 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Ryan P. Williams versus Naomi N. Williams
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joseph Edward Hinch and Brittany Allen, both of Wilsonville
- Steven Caleb Hunter Wise and Christina Ann Seals, both of Carlinville
- Andrew Michael Bounds and Tamara Ann Cunningham, both of Virden
- Steve Jameson and Troi Gibbs-Petrie, both of Girard
