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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during July 24-August 6, 2022. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Angela Evans, 52 of Girard, is charged with causing an accident resulting in a death and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 23 incident.
Zachary Antrobus, 31 of Godfrey, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a July 24 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior charge of the same offense.
John Molinar, 36 of Staunton, is charged with robbery and domestic battery in connection with a July 23 incident.
Eddie Gimlin, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license in connection with a June 26 incident.
Kenneth Wolf, 56 of Mt. Olive, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a July 28 incident.
Donovan Wisnasky, 27 of Litchfield, is charged with possession of meth and theft in connection with a March 15 incident.
Roger Board, 65 of Mt. Olive, is charged with aggravated battery of a child under 13 years of age, domestic battery, and interfering with a report of domestic violence in connection with an August 1 incident.
Sherry Main, 40 of Jacksonville, is charged with meth delivery, possession of meth, and three counts of possession of a controlled substance in connection with an August 1 incident.
Logan Devantier, 22 of Carlinville, is charged with videotaping a person’s intimate parts in connection with a July 23 incident.
Dana Morgan, 61 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a February 26 incident.
Daniel Lee, 45 of Carriere, MS, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in connection with a July 7 incident.
Anel Berisa, 25 of Gillespie, is charged with residential burglary in connection with an August 3 incident.
Kevin Morgan, 39 of Carlinville, is charged with being in possession or using a weapon as a felon in connection with an August 5 incident.
James Edwards, 30 of Nilwood, is charged with possession of meth and unlawful possession of cannabis in connection with an August 4 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Walter Vester, 28 of Wilsonville, is charged with criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing to a building in connection with a July 30 incident.
Jessica Hancock, 31 of Wilsonville, is charged with criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing to a building in connection with a July 30 incident.
Ryan Wheeler, 28 of Chesterfield, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with a July 20 incident.
Zachariah Evans, 26 of Mt. Olive, is charged with battery in connection with a July 26 incident.
Nicholas Streeb, 37 of Staunton, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with a July 4 incident.
Melissa Hansen, 42 of Carlinville, is charged with retail theft of display merchandise in connection with a June 30 incident.
Michael Rhodes, 33 of Palmyra, is charged with theft in connection with a June 24 incident.
Chad Combs, 51 of Carlinville, is charged with theft in connection with a June 14 incident.
Caleb Snyder, 31 of Carrollton, is charged with two counts of writing a bad check and obtaining control of the property in connection with events taking place on October 29, 2021, and October 30, 2021.
Michael Wofford, 48 of Staunton, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with a July 13 incident.
Steven Allen, 18 of Palmyra, is charged with consumption of liquor as a minor, leaving the scene of an accident, and failing to reduce speed in connection with a July 16 incident.
Jersey Rhodes, 19 of Staunton, is charged with consumption of liquor as a minor in connection with an August 1 incident.
Cheyenne Bloomfield, 22 of Hettick, is charged with writing a bad check and obtaining control of the property in connection with a June 12 incident.
TRAFFIC
Daniel Spickerman, 36 of Alton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving a non-highway vehicle on the roadway in connection with a July 23 incident.
Christopher Tibbs, 37 of Auburn, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a revoked license, leaving the scene of an accident, failing to reduce speed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 30 incident.
Frank Duffey, 26 of Springfield, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit, transportation of alcohol as a driver, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 31 incident.
Timothy Jarman, 62 of Granite City, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit in connection with a July 30 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Lori Moore versus Harvey Moore
- Rebecca Brown versus Noah Brown Jr.
- Heather Bodine versus Roger Bodine
- Aimee Haynes versus Phillip Haynes
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Douglas Miller and Rhonda Johnson, both of Gillespie
- Dillon Lewis and Kylie Kasarda, both of Shipman
- Quentin Zenner and Kaylee Cox, both of Benld
- Rayah Goodwin and Aaron Plew, both of Virden
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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
