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Cases filed during November 15-21, 2020. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Zachary Dawson, 31 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a March 28 incident.
Candace Conlee, 22 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with a July 12 incident.
Bruce Zollicoffer, 45 of Royal Lakes, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with a July 14 incident.
Danielle Kohler, 28 of Nokomis, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with a July 18 incident.
Annabel Gage, 21 of Worden, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a June 22 incident.
Jessica Lewis, 36 of Springfield, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a July 12 incident.
Michael Mrazek, 32 of Livingston, is charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license in connection with an October 24 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to being a second offense.
Paul Calvert, 24 of Mt. Olive, is charged with falsifying a vehicle identification in connection with an October 6 incident.
Joshua Whaley, 31 of Benld, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with an August 10 incident.
Malique Mason, 21 of Madison, IL, is charged with possession of between 100 and 500 grams of cannabis in connection with a July 15 incident.
Eric Parish, 35 of Staunton, is charged with domestic battery, interfering with a report of domestic violence, and resisting a peace officer in connection with a November 18 incident.
Melvin Peters, 50 of White City, is charged with possession of a firearm as a felon in connection with a November 20 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Jeffery Blain, 56 of Virden, is charged with domestic battery and resisting a peace officer in connection with a November 15 incident.
Jessica Gibbs, 37 of Loami, IL, is charged with criminal trespassing to a building in connection with a November 9 incident.
Sara Rosenthal, 37 of Wilsonville, is charged with writing a check knowing her depository would not honor the draft in connection with a September 9 incident.
Lauren Allsup, 26 of Staunton, is charged with writing a check knowing her depository would not honor the draft in connection with an August 21 incident.
Jessica Ray, 37 of Staunton, is charged with battery by causing bodily harm in connection with a November 18 incident.
TRAFFIC
Morne Smit, 34 of Virden, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a November 14 incident.
Eric Wallace, 46 of Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a November 16 incident.
Arend Hinrichs, 32 of Alton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a November 15 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Matthew Cartwright versus Tiffany Cartwright.
- Tiffany Fry versus William Fry.
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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.
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FELONIES
Joshua R. Tieman, 22 of Carlinville, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a March 17 incident.
Dustin A. Chapman, 43 of Franklin, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a March 17 incident.
Chad R. Connoyer, 35 of Staunton, is charged with obstructing justice/destroying evidence, domestic battery/bodily harm, and resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a March 30 incident.
Dustin A. Chapman, 43 of Nilwood, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) and resisting/obstructing an officer in connection with a March 31 incident.
Russell M. Dearing III, 38 of Virden, is charged with failing to register in connection with a March 30 incident.
James M. Barnard, 48 of Girard, is charged with two counts of child sexual abuse in connection with a February 25 incident.
Clayton A. Spicer, 56 of Carlinville, is charged with aiding/abetting/possession/selling a stolen vehicle and reckless conduct in connection with an April 1 incident.
TRAFFIC
Tremiah A. Pankins, 26 of Bridgeton, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a March 29 incident.
Heath A. Barkley, 45 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a March 28 incident.
Michael L. Lockhart, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 29 incident.
Tashina D. Routien, 42 of Taylorville, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and having no valid registration in connection with a March 29 incident.
Travis E. Berndt, 50 of Pawnee, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 30 incident.
Jose R. Munoz Merida, 39 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 21-25 mph above the limit in connection with a March 30 incident.
Douglas M. Gregor, 45 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 26 incident.
Isaac M. Libbra, 20 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 25 incident.
Allie S. Coyle, 22 of Sawyerville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 31 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Michelle M. Munchalfen versus Mitchell E. Munchalfen
- Blake Bartok versus Darah Bartok
- Jennifer L. Pacheco-Mohr versus Maria D. Pacheco-Mohr
- Elizabeth M. Wright versus Matthew D. Wright
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Robert A. Stoner and Julie A. Estes, both of Brighton
