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Cases filed during January 23-29, 2022. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Joseph Greear, 49 of Girard, is charged with meth trafficking, meth delivery, and possession of meth in connection with a January 26 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Brandon Edwards, 24 of Staunton, is charged with resisting a peace officer in connection with a January 26 incident.
TRAFFIC
Blake Hyman, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a January 21 incident.
Samuel Ward, 47 of Brighton, is charged with driving under the influence in connection with a December 24 incident.
Amber Roston, 45 of Eagarville, is charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicating compound and illegal transportation of alcohol in connection with a January 27 incident.
Eric Markovic, 26 of Rolla, MO, is charged with driving with a driver’s license that has expired for more than one year in connection with a January 18 incident.
Haylee Pittman, 30 of Palmyra, is charged with driving 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a January 18 incident.
Heatherly Haas, 50 of Bakersfield, CA, is charged with driving 21-25 mph above the speed limit and having a canceled, revoked or suspended registration in connection with a January 18 incident.
Kijon Rice, 35 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the speed limit in connection with a January 18 incident.
Rebecca Ritchie, 29 of Gillespie, is charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle and having a canceled, revoked or suspended registration in connection with a January 17 incident.
Matthew Thurm, 42 of Shipman, is charged with driving a commercial vehicle without having obtained a CDL in connection with a January 20 incident.
Dallin Corrigan, 18 of Millstadt, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 19 incident.
Brandon Myatt, 23 of Carlinville, is charged with driving 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a January 20 incident.
Ryan Taylor, 31 of St. Louis, MO, is charged with driving 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a January 22 incident.
Katherine Atteberry, 33 of Litchfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 21 incident.
Christina Smith, 36 of Thayer, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 20 incident.
Daniel Melchi, 33 of Gibson City, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 21 incident.
Mitchell Schmidt, 20 of Sorento, is charged with driving 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a January 21 incident.
Sergio Padilla, 21 of Chesterfield, MO, is charged with driving while never having been issued a license in connection with a January 20 incident.
Dawn Sanson, 50 of Thayer, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident in connection with a January 23 incident.
Michael Taylor, 59 of St. Louis, MO, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol and driving 15-20 mph above the speed limit in connection with a January 24 incident.
David Courtney, 61 of Dallas, TX, is charged with driving 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a January 26 incident.
Tammy McDonald, 47 of Westmoreland, TN, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 25 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Rebecca Kremitzki versus Martin Kremitzki
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Russell Harden of Thayer and Jamie Smith of Virden
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Community News
Attorney general charges former Macoupin County State’s Attorney employee over alleged theft, wire fraud
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Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Macoupin County woman alleging she stole several thousand dollars from the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s drug asset forfeiture account while employed as the office manager for the state’s attorney’s office.
The Attorney General’s office charged Jacalyn Walker, 35, of Carlinville with one count of theft of government property less than $10,000, a Class 2 felony punishable by up to seven years in prison; as well as five counts of wire fraud and six counts of official misconduct, all Class 3 felonies punishable by up to five years in prison. Sentences will be served concurrently and are ultimately determined by the court. Walker’s next court date is May 13.
“My office regularly partners with state’s attorneys around Illinois to protect residents from individuals who prey upon children, traffic drugs and guns, and so much more. It is unacceptable that someone would take advantage of their position to steal funding recovered as state’s attorneys protect communities from illicit drugs,” Raoul said. “Drug asset forfeiture funds are intended to support critical drug enforcement activities, not to line the pockets of government workers. I will continue to work with local law enforcement and prosecutors to hold bad actors accountable for violating the trust of people they serve.”
Attorney General Raoul’s office alleges Walker was employed by the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s office when she transferred a total of $7,000 from the office’s drug asset forfeiture account between November 2023 and May 2024. According to Raoul’s office, Walker made multiple transactions from the drug asset forfeiture account to her personal checking account without authorization.
The Attorney General’s office is prosecuting this case following an investigation by the Illinois State Police Division of Special Investigations.
“During our investigation, the ISP Special Investigations Unit found evidence of a public official trying to steal thousands of dollars from the county,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “The public must be able to trust their public funds are safe and used as intended. ISP will continue to work with the Attorney General’s Office to investigate cases of theft and official misconduct.”
The public is reminded that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Assistant Attorney General Mara Somlo is prosecuting the case for Raoul’s Public Integrity Bureau.
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FELONIES
Kaytlin Hudgins, 29 of Carlinville, is charged with burglary and causing a child to be endangered in connection with a March 23 incident.
Jacalyn Walker, 35 of Carlinville, is charged with theft ($500-10k), six counts of official misconduct/forbidden act, and five counts of wire fraud in connection with multiple incidents.
Michael J. Sullivan, 38 of Collinsville, is charged with aggravated battery of a child less than 13 and causing bodily harm in connection with an April 3 incident.
Emiliano R. McGill, 20 of Litchfield, is charged with criminal damage to property ($500-10k) in connection with an April 11 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Brett S. A. BilBruck, 19 of Hettick, is charged with possessing a firearm without a valid FOID in connection with an April 5 incident.
Mya R. Stewart, 20 of Wilsonville, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a March 22 incident.
Timothy A. Dugger, 23 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated assault using a deadly weapon in connection with an April 10 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jonathan A. Graves, 33 of Wilsonville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 2 incident.
Michael T. Mitchusson, 32 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a March 28 incident.
Michelle A. Meyers, 49 of Staunton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a March 28 incident.
William E. Rhodes, 56 of Litchfield, is charged with fleeing/attempting to elude an officer and expired registration in connection with a March 31 incident.
Lauren R. Washburn, 40 of Godfrey, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a March 30 incident.
Steven J. Henn, 33 of Highland, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a March 27 incident.
Jacob A. Roof, 41 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license, reckless driving, improper traffic lane usage, improper passing on the shoulder, changing lanes without signal, exceeding speed in a school zone, obstructed windshield, and expired registration in connection with an April 3 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Stephanie G. Emery versus Jacob L. Emery
- Stacy Schuette versus Clay Schuette
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joseph Daniel Baum of Mount Olive and Cynthia Maria Aberle of Staunton
- Aaron Michael Bush and Candise Lynn Spurgeon, both of Bunker Hill
- Joseph Andrew Rosentreter of Rock Island and Madison Elizabeth Schneider of Brighton
- Alexander Nicholas Overby and Madison Delany Shanks, both of Springfield
- Bobby Jay Gilmer and Melindajoe Violet Heigert, both of Staunton
- Matthew William Hartsook and Brooke Ann Buffington, both of Carlinville
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FELONIES
Travis L. Fanning, 30 of Virden, is charged with robbery (victim handicapped or 60+ years) and aggravated batter (victim 60+ years) in connection with an April 15 incident.
Danielle N. White, 32 of Girard, is charged with robbery (victim handicapped or 60+ years) in connection with an April 15 incident.
Cody R. Eller, 33 of Girard, is charged with robbery (victim handicapped or 60+ years) in connection with an April 15 incident.
Jacob M. Scoggins, 24 of Virden, is charged with criminal damage to government property (<$500) in connection with an April 16 incident.
Mark B. Bersch, 68 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer in connection with an April 15 incident.
April J. Mundy, 48 of Godfrey, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a February 11 incident.
Jaylen M. Ronald, 22 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a November 24, 2024 incident.
Sierra N. Gears, 38 of Worden, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a February 27 incident.
McKenna Kampwerth of South Roxana is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a November 19, 2024 incident.
Juan A. Cortez, 41 of Danville, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (5<15 grams) in connection with a November 29, 2024 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Eric L. King, 31 of Brighton, is charged with firearm without a valid license in connection with an April 13 incident.
Stacy L. Thompson, 48 of Plymouth, is charged with criminal trespass to vehicles in connection with an April 8 incident.
Dylan D. Clayborn, 27 of Mt. Olive, is charged with violation of a protection order in connection with an April 17 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jessie J. Waugh Jr, 27 of Gillespie, is charged with expired registration in connection with an April 12 incident.
Shane C. Chance, 28 of Carlinville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 7 incident.
Shane A. Smith, 50 of Girard, is charged with improper use of registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, license class violation, and no valid registration in connection with an April 8 incident.
Theodore R. Holmes, 20 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 5 incident.
Craig A. Radke, 54 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expiration of registration in connection with a March 20 incident.
Inna E. Kerr, 63 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an April 7 incident.
Rickey D. Bell, 64 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 4 incident.
Allen R. McKinney, 69 of Granite City, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with an April 9 incident.
David G. Denby, 25 of Virden, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis/driver in connection with an April 13 incident.
Travis J. Bramley, 43 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 13 incident.
Blake K. Walch, 24 of Virden, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 13 incident.
Christohper J. Hampton, 40 of Girard, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 10 incident.
Amaya R. Harris, 20 of Escanaba, MI, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 9 incident.
Richard E. Coyne, 84 of Staunton, is charged with leaving the scene in connection with an April 5 incident.
Emilio R. McGill, 21 of Litchfield, is charged with reckless driving and squealing/screeching tires in connection with an April 10 incident.
Buddy R. Marcum, 44 of Springfield, is charged with driver’s license expired more than a year and driving 21-25 mph above the limit in connection with an April 12 incident.
Eduardo M. Romero Rafael, 27 of Chicago, is charged with driving while never issued a license and improper passing an emergency vehicle in connection with an April 12 incident.
Nathaniel D. Matrisch, 27 of Chesterfield, is charged with expired registration in connection with an April 16 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Daylin M. King versus Eric L. King
- Pamela Heigert versus Jeffery Heigert Jr
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Eric Bowen and Magda Otto, both of Wilsonville
- Ethan Eugene Scheldt of Carlinville and Samantha Lee Seaver of Chandler, IN
- Seth Isaac Lile of Godfrey and Sierra Nicole Clark of Bunker Hill
- Sean Thomas Ramsey and Shelley Anne Scaff, both of Girard
- Nicholas Ryan Pratt and Jessica Lynn Westcott, both of Modesto
- Brenden David Devantier and Micaela Anne Higginbotham, both of Carlinville
