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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: October 27-November 1, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
MACO Management Co., Inc., has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Sharon and Patricia Hopper seeking $1,130 in alleged back rent and possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of Broadway Avenue, Gillespie.
Discover Bank is suing Rebecca S. Anderson, Carlinville, for $10,687.94 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims the defendant owes on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.
James McClelland, Auburn, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brittany Kyle, Virden, seeking $750 in alleged back rent plus possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of East Lincoln, Virden.
Brian Myers Properties has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Zackary Pinkerton and Samatha Cuevas seeking $690 in alleged back rent plus possession of residential premises located in the 100 block of West Main Street, Mount Olive.
Midland Funding is suing Rebecca Anderson, Carlinville, for $10,289.93 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Sears charge card account.
Credit Acceptance Corp. is suing Marie Barlow, Virden, for $10,675.25, plus court costs and $350 in attorney fees, the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted auto loan executed in February 2009 for the purchase of a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Utility vehicle in the amount of $8,720.44
Michael B. Adkins, Carlinville, has filed a complaint in replevin against Janice L. Ryan, Plainview, claiming Ryan wrongfully holds personal property belonging to Adkins and valued at $4,375.22. The suit seeks a judgment for possession of the property, damages for any of the property not delivered to Adkins and damages for the alleged wrongful detention of the property.
SMALL CLAIMS
Gerald Cairns, East Gillespie, is suing Kim Casey, Staunton, for $437.32 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed to him by the defendant.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Karla Mitchelar, Benld, for $902.55 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Gerald Campbell, Nilwood, for $1,306.47, plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted GE Capital Retail Bank/Walmart credit card account.
Calvary SPV I, LLC, is suing Janet Meininger, Shipman, for $9,377.24 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.
Calvary SPV I, LLC, is suing Jessica Bondy, Staunton, for $724.26 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted HSBC Bank credit card account.
Calvary, SPV I, LLC, is suing Larry F. Grove, Bunker Hill, for $2,534.09 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One credit card account.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Tammie Sue Thornton, Virden, for $1,898.39 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services provided to the defendant or members of her family.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Carmen Bishop, Virden, for $1,200.14 plus court costs that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services provided to the defendant or members of her family.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Donald E. and Kimberly J. Wieties, Carlinville, for $6,442.01 plus court costs. The judgment sought includes $5,510.35 allegedly owed to St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, and $931.66 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital for medical services.
FELONIES
Shawn M. McBride, 28, Staunton, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a Sept. 8 incident in Staunton during which he allegedly struck another individual in the face with his closed fist causing that person to sustain a broken jaw.
Nathan J. Smith, 24, Edwardsville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license. The DUI charge is elevated to a felony because Smith’s driver’s license was suspended at the time he allegedly was operating a 1997 Ford Taurus on Illinois Route 159 at Mansholt Road, Bunker Hill, while under the influence of alcohol. The suspend license charge also was elevated to a felony because Smith was ineligible for a driving permit at the time of the alleged infraction. In addition to the two felony charges, Smith faces traffic charges for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage.
Blake Haley, 18, Girard, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 24 incident in Girard during which he alleged possessed less than five grams of a substance containing the drug.
Patrick N. Butler, 30, Auburn, is charged with aggravated fleeing or eluding a police officer and driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with an Oct. 26 incident during which he alleged fled on a Yamaha dirt bike after a Virden police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Butler allegedly disobeyed three stop signs while fleeing the officer. The driving on a revoked license charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions on Butler’s record for driving on a revoked or suspended license from Sept. 20, 2007, Sept. 5, 2008 and March 13, 2012, in Sangamon County. In addition to the felony charges, Butler faces traffic charges for driving on a revoked license, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and three counts of disregarding a stop sign.
Savannah S. Ward, 24, Carlinville, is charged with burglary and theft in connection with an Oct. 27 incident during which she allegedly entered the Carlinville Walmart store with the intent to commit a theft and exercised unauthorized control over perfume and hair coloring with a value of less than $500. The charges were elevated to felonies due to a previous conviction for theft on Ward’s record from 2010 in Macoupin County.
Jessica L. Holliday, 26, Staunton, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery in connection with an Oct. 28 incident during which she alleged kicked a Staunton police officer in his upper thigh and shoved a second Staunton police officer into his patrol car while knowing both men to be peace officers engaged in the execution of their official duties.
MISDEMEANORS
Rodney V. Lott, 47, Medora, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis in connection with an Oct. 24 incident during which he allgedly possessed a glass pipe used for smoking marijuana and less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis.
Questsy A. Rivera, 40, Gillespie, is charged with retail theft for allegedly shop lifting a package of razor blades on Oct. 26 from the Dollar General store in Gillespie.
Joel E. Schoen, 37, Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an Oct. 26 incident during which he allegedly threatened to kill a store employee in Gillespie if the employee called police to report a retail theft.
Harold Martin, 32, Girard, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 28 incident during which he allegedly grabbed his wife around her neck.
Ryan A. Wheeler, 22, Chesterfield, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with an incident during which he allegedly caused less than $300 in damage.
Kenneth L. Lucas, 48, Alton, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of less than 2.5 grams of cannabis.
Ryan W. Dann, 37, Gillespie, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis in connection with a Sept. 17 incident in Gillespie during which he alleged possessed a pipe for smoking marijuana and less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis.
James R. Springman, 49, Cottage Hills, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with an Aug. 6 incident during which he allegedly came within 2,000 feet of an individual in Mount Olive who was subject to an order of protection issued May, 14 by the Jersey County Circuit Court.
TRAFFIC
Tucker R. Stelle, 25, Virden is charged with two counts of driving under the infuence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 25 incident on Old Route 4, Virden. In addition, Stelle faces a traffic charge for allegedly disregarding a stop sign.
Elizabeth M. Dugan, 35, Springfield, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage and speeding 15 to 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in connection with an Oct. 25 incident on Illinois Route 108 at Sumpter Road.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Thomas E. Blandford and Christine A. DeCroix, both of Carlinville.
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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
