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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during May 8-14, 2022. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Samantha Higgins, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with theft of between $500 and $10,000 in connection with a May 6 incident.
Sarahann Sminchak, 19 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespassing to a residence with a person present and battery by causing bodily harm in connection with a May 7 incident.
Gregory Bolino, 34 of Girard, is charged with possession of less than 5 grams of meth in connection with a May 11 incident.
Dilynn Schehl, 30 of Bunker Hill, is charged with theft in connection with a February 8 incident.
Joseph Evans, 34 of Staunton, is charged with possession of less than 5 grams of meth in connection with an October 2020 incident.
Cesar Morales Lara, 27 of Chicago, is charged with two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a loaded weapon in connection with an April 27 incident.
Andrew Lindsey, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with residential burglary in connection with a June 2021 incident.
Ashlee Cody, 38 of Springfield, is charged with possession of less than 5 grams of meth in connection with a February 19 incident.
Sean Emmenderfer, 37 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a July 2021 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Jacklyn Wichman, 27 of Virden, is charged with criminal trespassing to a residence and resisting a peace officer in connection with a May 10 incident.
Brandon Schehl, 29 of Mt. Olive, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an April 28 incident.
Leslie Guthrie, 51 of Virden, is charged with the accumulation of litter in connection with a May 6 incident.
Christian Johnson, 20 of Standard City, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an April 14 incident.
TRAFFIC
Michael Cope, 53 of Godrey, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit in connection with a May 7 incident.
Raymond Crosslin, 33 of New Douglas, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper lane usage in connection with a May 7 incident.
James Drury, 52 of Palmyra, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 10 incident.
Patrick Jones, 54 of Jerseyville, is charged with driving under the influence of a drug in connection with a March 18 incident.
Sybil Hatton, 25 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 9 incident.
Cameron Martin, 21 of Sullivan, is charged with having a canceled, revoked or suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 9 incident.
Demian Ellis, 44 of Mt. Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a May 6 incident.
Zachary Wisnasky, 24 of Wood River, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 1-10 mph over the speed limit in connection with a May 7 incident.
Dylan Hanks, 28 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, and operating without headlights in connection with a May 7 incident.
Shanece Akers, 18 of Lancaster, CA, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 6 incident.
Zhanat Turgunbayev, 36 of Loveland, OH, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license and not paying a fee for being over the registered weight in connection with a May 10 incident.
Jeremy Pride, 37 of Shipman, is charged with driving on a suspended license and expired registration in connection with a May 12 incident.
Talon Gosnell, 21 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 10 incident.
John Cameron, 47 of Caseyville, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 7 incident.
Karena Haller, 36 of Freeburg, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 6 incident.
Nicole Cronin, 28 of Standard City, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper lane usage in connection with a May 10 incident.
James Weddigen, 51 of Pleasant Plains, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 10 incident.
William Gonzalez, 19 of Girard, is charged with driving without ever being issued a driver’s license and failing to wear a seatbelt in connection with a May 10 incident.
Melad Warda, 27 of Skokie, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license in connection with a May 10 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Kari Miller versus Cristopher Miller
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Kaden Zink of Belleville and Carrie Ready of Shipman
- Brian Bozarth of Godrey and Jeanette Sronce of Brighton
- Justin Dixon and Stacy Moughan, both of Virden
- Nathan Zimmerman and Shannon Crone, both of Bethalto
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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
