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Cases filed during May 15-21, 2022. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Kelly Skinner, 52 of Wilsonville, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a February 18 incident.
Nora Washington, 39 of Palmyra, is charged with retail theft of more than $300 in connection with an October 1, 2021, incident.
Haylee Pittman, 31 of Palmyra, is charged with retail theft of more than $300 in connection with an October 1, 2021, incident.
Skyler Harbaugh, 20 of Palmyra, is charged with retail theft of more than $300 in connection with an October 1, 2021, incident.
Anel Berisa, 25 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of meth, driving while never being issued a license, and failing to wear a seatbelt in connection with a February 8 incident.
Cathay Powell, 31 of Roodhouse, is charged with retail theft of more than $300 in connection with a May 16 incident.
Jared Isringhausen, 36 of Bunker Hill, is charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of theft in connection with a May 16 incident.
Dilynn Schehl, 31 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a May 17 incident.
Brittany Stinnett, 31 of Dorsey, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with a May 16 incident.
Michael Wahls, 47 of Medora, is charged with two counts of meth delivery in connection with a July 29, 2021, incident and a July 30, 2021, incident.
Deanna Renfroe, 41 of Staunton, is charged with retail theft of more than $300 in connection with a May 2 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Isaiah Johnson, 18 of Girard, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with a May 17 incident.
Peggy Forbes, 39 of Staunton, is charged with writing a check knowing her depository would not honor in connection with a March 22 incident.
David Rhodes III, 49 of Wilsonville, is charged with violating a no-contact order in connection with a May 1 incident.
TRAFFIC
Joshua Strode, 45 of Virden, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a May 9 incident.
James Wiita, 48 of Staunton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcohol in connection with a May 14 incident.
William Herman, 47 of Edwardsville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, disregarding a stop sign, improper turn signal, and illegal transportation of alcohol in connection with a May 14 incident.
Stacy Manley, 44 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 15 incident.
Arielle Pucheu, 30 of St. Louis, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the speed limit in connection with a May 9 incident.
Javlon Tukhtamuratov, 37 of Baltimore, MD, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license in connection with a May 10 incident.
Autumn Pritchett, 42 of Girard, is charged with driving on a revoked license and failing to wear a seat belt in connection with a May 10 incident.
James Drury, 52 of Palmyra, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a May 10 incident.
Bob Spencer, 45 of Desoto, TX, is charged with driving without ever being issued a license and speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a May 12 incident.
Christopher Molohon, 30 of Farmersville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 11 incident.
Patrick Nejmanowski, 55 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a May 15 incident.
Tameka Turner, 31 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 13 incident.
Cortezia Travis, 29 of Springfield, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and driving 21-25 mph above the speed limit in connection with a May 14 incident.
Janae Greenfield, 26 of Chicago, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a May 14 incident.
Aramis Jones, 26 of Springfield, is charged with driving without being issued a license and driving 21-25 mph above the speed limit in connection with a May 14 incident.
Gina Hallam, 43 of McFarland, WI, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 21-25 mph above the speed limit in connection with a May 16 incident.
Jatavious Jones, 19 of Decatur, is charged with unlawful use of cannabis and driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit in connection with a May 17 incident.
Corinne Schreier, 29 of Bunker Hill, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration and failing to wear a seatbelt in connection with a May 17 incident.
Jesse Moye, 39 of St. Louis, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license and failing to wear a seatbelt in connection with a May 17 incident.
Casey Boyer, 33 of Eagarville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 12 incident.
Cody Eller, 30 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a May 10 incident.
Terry McElroy, 33 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 14 incident.
Dakota Bryson, 22 of Bunker Hill, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis in connection with a May 19 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Abigail Trucks versus Jason Trucks
- Brian Nast versus Lile Dettmers
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Todd Graham and Wendi Goodson, both of Gillespie
- Nicholas Welsh of Raymond and Mckenzie Michaelis of Carlinville
- Joshua Kozak and Jessica Cook, both of Benld
- Charles Price and Yvonne Pinkerton, both of Gillespie
- Lorie Dwyer and Larry Estell, both of Springfield
- Douglas Kutter and Amanda Saragusa, both of Bunker Hill
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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
