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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during September 19-25, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Allan Springman, 38 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery of a child in connection with a September 17 incident.
Sherry Main, 39 of Jacksonville, is charged with burglary in connection with a September 2 incident.
Roderick Campbell, 34 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license in connection with a September 1 incident.
Andrew Freehill, 69 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal sexual abuse in connection with an August 18 incident.
Dray Perkinson, 34 of Standard City, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a May 20 incident.
Robert Lightner, 40 of Benld, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a June 25 incident.
Divante Coleman, 30 of Cahokia, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an April 17 incident.
Alyssa Atkinson, 29 of Belleville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a June 10 incident.
Ryan Shoger, 34 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an August 2 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Steven Acord, 42 of Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a September 23 incident.
Judy Gregory, 46 of Jacksonville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a September 22 incident.
Regina Patton, 51 of Jerseyville, is charged with four counts of deceptive practice by writing a check knowing her depository would not honor the amounts in connection with events taking place between January 6 and January 16, 2021.
Starla Gregory, 43 of Mount Vernon, is charged with deceptive practice by writing a check knowing her depository would not honor the amount in connection with a June 10 incident.
Larry Wiseman, 51 of Virden, is charged with deceptive practice by writing a check knowing his depository would not honor the amount in connection with a February 17 incident.
April Cambron, 40 of Alton, is charged with deceptive practice by writing a check knowing her depository would not honor the amount in connection with a May 22 incident.
Danielle Mullens, 36 of Greenfield, is charged with deceptive practice by writing a check knowing her depository would not honor the amount in connection with an April 5 incident.
Wayne Sauerwein, 61 of Bunker Hill, is charged with aggravated assault with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with a September 13 incident.
Bryce Weidemann, 25 of Bunker Hill, is charged with criminal trespassing to a residence in connection with a September 5 incident.
Andre White, 36 of East St. Louis, is charged with phone harassment in connection with an August 17 incident.
Michael McCoy, 41 of Litchfield, is charged with three counts of theft in connection with a September 10 incident.
Jason Ray, 35 of Staunton, is charged with battery and assault in connection with a September 20 incident.
Jarrett McIntosh, 29 of Benld, is charged with theft of lost or mislaid property in connection with a September 11 incident.
TRAFFIC
Kyle Wallace, 35 of Fidelity, is charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicating compound in connection with a September 12 incident.
Brianna Dickinson, 35 of Bethalto, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a September 10 incident.
Jason Stamer, 47 of East Alton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a September 12 incident.
Shawn Cotton, 50 of Benld, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a September 14 incident.
Treyvon Knight, 22 of South Roxana, is charged with driving under the influence of a drug in connection with a September 19 incident.
Zachary Moore, 28 of East Alton, is charged with driving under the influence of a drug in connection with a September 17 incident.
Jeremy Lair, 35 of Brighton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a September 19 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Rebecca Miklavic versus James Murray
- Brittany Dunn versus Alex Dunn
- Victor Lanning versus Justina Lanning
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Riley Rutherford and Keegan Craig, both of Hillsboro
- Clinton Mcnear and Kelly Walker, both of Godfrey
- Jaylie Shirley and Kyle Jett, both of Mt. Olive
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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
