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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: January 12 – January 19, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Cavalry SPV I, LLC, as assignee of Capital One Bank, is suing Glenn E. Bruckert, Bunker Hill, for $23,010.49, plus court costs, that Bruckert allegedly owes on a defaulted Capital One credit card account.
Gary and Vickie Wyman, Greenfield, have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Joshua and Lisa Howard, Royal Lakes, seeking $600 in alleged back rent, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of East Sycamore Street in Royal Lakes.
Doug Kessinger and Sue Pirok, manager, have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Henry Wilson, Gillespie, seeking $615 in alleged back rent, plus court costs and possession of a residential apartment located in the 100 block of Shelby Street in Gillespie.
SMALL CLAIMS
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Nadine Ferrero, Benld, for $856.18, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.
In separate suits, Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Andrew and Rhonda Marie Ross, Hettick, for $1,600, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services; Carl Frederic Gaertner, Hettick, for $4,616.99, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services; and Kari McKinney, Carlinville, for $2,643.42, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.
Discover Bank is suing Todd E. May, Mount Olive, for $2,527.52, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, is suing Diana I. Gray, Girard, for $772.18, plus court costs and interest, allegedly owed on a defaulted Aspire Card credit account issued by CompuCredit Corp.
Capital One Bank is suing Michael S. Peper, Virden, for $4,917.54, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Blanchard Valley Health Systems, Findlay, Ohio, is suing Thomas Houser, Carlinville, for $731.06, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.
Bank of America is suing Janet K. Scharfenberg, Carlinville, for $3,735.68, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Georgenna R. Mataya, Virden, for $2,430.22, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery is suing Jason E. Debardeleben, Staunton, for $760.37, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted US Bank credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery is suing Amy Nix, Carlinville, for $605.89, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Walmart credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Larry Griffin, Mount Olive, for $1,359.56, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Bryon S. Vanausdall, Virden, for $3,342.06, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Kayla D. Howerton, Brighton, for $1,766.70, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Discover Bank is suing Merri Bogard, Staunton, for $1,381.58, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
FELONIES
Tracey R. Richardson, 38, Carlinville, is charged with possession of another person’s debit card in connection with a Nov. 18 incident during which she allegedly used a US Bank debit card belonging to another person to make a purchase totaling more than $150.
Aaron C. Edwards, 22, Carlinville, is charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse in connection with an incident occurring on or about Dec. 31 during which he allegedly committed acts of sexual penetration with a female between the ages of 13 and 17 at a time when Edwards was at least five years older than the victim.
Michael J. Fosnock, 30, Carlinville, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and resisting a peace officer in connection with a Jan. 16 incident during which he allegedly possessed less than five grams of a substance containing methamphetamine and pulled away from the arresting officer when the officer attempted to handcuff him.
MISDEMEANORS
Noah A. Harstad, 19, Medora, is charged with battery in connection with a Jan. 7 incident during which he allegedly pushed a female to the ground.
Travis M. West, 18, is charged with criminal sexual abuse in connection with a Nov. 12 incident during which he allegedly committed an act of sexual penetration with a female between the ages of 13 and 17 at a time when West was less than five years older than the victim.
Kyle J. Boyle, 29, Springfield, is charged with resisting a peace officer in connection with a Jan. 12 incident during which he allegedly pulled away from a Girard police officer who was placing him under arrest.
Several area residents are charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing checks to area businesses while knowing their bank would not honor the drafts. Those charged include: Timothy F. Parnell, 57, Carlinville, accused of writing a bad check for $68.93 on Oct. 7 to Boente Shell, Carlinville; Dennis R. Miller, 38, Carlinville, accused of writing a bad check for $71.89 on Sept. 16, to Boente Shell, Carlinville; Johnelle B. Acup, 43, Gillespie, accused of writing a bad check for $62 on Nov. 14 to the Animal Doctor, Staunton; Kayla J. Shaw, 27, Mount Olive, accused of writing a bad check for $60.53 on Oct. 7 to McKay Auto Parts; Chlorus D. Jarmar III, 37, Litchfield, accused of writing a bad check for $400 on Aug. 20 to Bellm Apartments; Tracey D. Richardson, 38, Carlinville, accused of writing a bad check for $50 on Nov. 5 to Boente Shell, Carlinville; and Yavonne S. Johson, 37, Carlinville, charged with five counts of deceptive practice for writing five bad checks totaling $220.52 between Oct. 13 and Oct. 18 to Boente Shell, Carlinville.
Dena King, 48, Staunton, is charged with obstructing identification.
Daniel J. Bramley, 21, Benld, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with a Jan. 15 incident during which he allegedly approached a female at Casey’s General Store, Benld, and called her a “whore,” causing the woman to reasonably fear she was about to be attacked.
TRAFFIC
Martha A. Lyon, 44, Brighton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 9 incident on Brighton-Bunker Hill Road at Huette Road. Lyon also faces traffic charges for allegedly driving on a suspended driver’s license, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver and speeding 11 to 14 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Kevin D. Brittain, 38, Alton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 13 incident on Brighton-Bunker Hill Road about a quarter-mile west of Fosterburg Road. Brittain also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Matthew S. Konneker, 34, Mount Olive, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 6 incident on Route 66 at West First North Street in Mount Olive.
Justin A. Kirkwood, 25, Benld is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 14 incident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 at mile marker 43.5.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Keith Curtis, Carlinville, vs. Esther Curtis, Carlinville.
- Twila L. Oller, Carlinville, vs. Lindell Oller, Carlinville.
- Leland E.Culp, Gillespie, vs. Martha J. Culp, Godfrey.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- Keith Curtis, Carlinville, vs. Esther Curtis, Carlinville.
- Leland E.Culp, Gillespie, vs. Martha J. Culp, Godfrey.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joshua S. Yates and Bayley L. Stults, both of Grafton.
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FELONIES
Eric M. Streeb, 37 of Staunton, is charged with criminal damage to government property (<$500) in connection with a January 7 incident.
Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Staunton, is charged with unlawful possession of a credit/debit card and theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with a January 30 incident.
Dwayne E. Damm, 43 of Carlinville, is charged with false reporting of an offense in connection with a February 1 incident.
Eric D. Hurley, 41 of Mount Olive, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an August 8, 2025, incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Lawrence W. Gettleman, 60 of Bunker Hill, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a January 22 incident.
TRAFFIC
Davon M. Coleman, 31 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a February 16 incident.
Tina M. Youtz, 49 of Benld, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a February 17 incident.
Todd L. Geninatti, 50 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper traffic lane usage in connection with a February 17 incident.
Timothy S. Davie, 43 of Ohatchee, AL, is charged with driving on a revoked license, improper use of registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a February 20 incident.
Shane C. Chance, 29 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a February 21 incident.
Brian J. Mrozek, 38 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, no valid registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a February 21 incident.
Brandy L. Rose, 38 of New Douglas, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a February 16 incident.
Samuel A. Monty, 26 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a February 19 incident.
Arthur S. Zumwalt, 40 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a February 23 incident.
Matthew D. Knick, 18 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a February 20 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Timothy S. Davis versus Brandaca L. Davis
- Dawson B. Shaw versus Brilee Meyers-Shaw
- Zayne Langellier versus Madalynn Langellier
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FELONIES
Richard W. Mellenthin, 55 of Alhambra, is charged with burglary and theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with a February 16 incident.
Thor S. Barnes, 45 of Gillespie, is charged with burglary and theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with a February 16 incident.
Chad P. Madeline, 43 of Mount Olive, is charged with violation of an order (prior violation) in connection with a February 18 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Dominique M. Kierbach, 27 of Gillespie, is charged with criminal trespass to vehicle/physical control in connection with a February 15 incident.
William E. Rhodes, 57 of Litchfield, is charged with resisting peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee, fleeing/attempting to elude an officer, and expiration of registration in connection with a February 18 incident.
TRAFFIC
Victor Kocherov, 34 of Casselberry, FL, is charged with CDL not in possession and unregistered/expired registration in connection with a February 13 incident.
Jonathan M. Kirkwood, 28 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with February 10 incident.
Carrie L. Malarik, 41 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, and registration expiration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a February 16 incident.
Denae L. Clements, 32 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and expiration of registration in connection with a February 11 incident.
Yordan J. Bermudez Pierla Bermudez, 31 of Harvey, is charged with improper use registration/title, operating motor vehicle with suspended registration, speeding 26-34 over the limit, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a February 15 incident.
David E. Geer, 26 of Shelbyville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 11-14 mph above the limit in connection with a February 18 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Sonya S. Hansel versus Darin M. Hansel
- Dallan Rice versus Laura Rice
- Dylan N. Putnam versus Justice N. Putnam
- Mindy N. Mcelroy versus Terry J. Mcelroy
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Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Friday that Patrick Greer of Mt. Olive was sentenced to 13 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for methamphetamine delivery and burglary. Greer had been held in the Macoupin County Jail since February 2025 when he was initially charged with the burglary offense.
Greer was driving on Route 66 in Mt. Olive on March 14, 2024, when he was observed driving without a seat belt. Sgt. Roger Diveley from the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office was called for assistance and his K9 partner Mac indicated on the vehicle. A search found approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine, 4 grams of cocaine, and 11 grams of fentanyl. The investigation was passed onto Insp. Matt Marburger of the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department who was able to determine Greer had brought the drugs into Macoupin County to deliver them.
In an unrelated matter, Det. Lt. Ryan Dixon investigated a burglary that occured at Hickory Grove Farms in Macoupin County. Surveillance video identified Greer as one of the suspects. During the investigation, Lt. Dixon and Insp. Marburger were able to obtain consent to search Greer’s vehicle where they located the stolen property.
“Dedicated law enforcement officers were able to work methodically to take another career criminal off the streets,” Garrison said. “Those who seek to sell drugs and profit on the addiction of others can expect to see the same fate. I would like to thank the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office and the South Central Illinois Drug Task Force for their work in this matter, particularly Detective Lt. Ryan Dixon, Sgt. Matt Marburger, Sgt. Roger Diveley, and Deputy Jake Zimmer for their stellar work in this matter.”
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