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Cases filed during October 2-8, 2022. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. 

FELONIES

Michael Mrazek, 44 of Livingston, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth, driving on a revoked/suspended license, and driving on a revoked license in connection with an April 24 incident. He was also charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with an October 1 incident.

Devin Krueger, 26 of Staunton, is charged with aiding, abetting, possessing or selling a stolen vehicle in connection with a September 14 incident. He was also charged with two counts of burglary in connection with a September 13 incident.

Dennis Pereira, 50 of Sawyerville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth, driving on a revoked license, and driving 15-20 mph above the speed limit in connection with an August 5 incident.

Caitlin Mizeur, 34 of Springfield, is charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance in connection with a July 16 incident.

Marguerite Gibson, 34 of Virden, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with a March 30 incident. She was charged with possession of less than five grams in connection with an April 30 incident.

Jennifer Nichelson, 48 of Girard, is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 10 incident.

James Edwards, 30 of Nilwood, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with a July 7 incident.

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Tranne Britton, 55 of Bethalto, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with a May 19 incident.

Jason Rekart, 49 of Benld, is charged with possession of between 5-15 grams of meth in connection with an April 12 incident.

Christopher Molohon, 31 of Farmersville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with a May 11 incident.

Jasper Gause, 60 of Girard, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 10 incident.

Taylor Stanton, 29 of Virden, is charged with possession of between 100 and 500 grams of cannabis in connection with an April 8 incident.

Victoria Brennan, 31 of Carlinville, is charged with between 5 and 15 grams of meth in connection with a March 20 incident.

Jennifer McLagan, 35 of Alton, is charged with less than five grams of meth in connection with a May 23 incident.

Tyler Tolliver, 20 of Irving, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with a May 23 incident.

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Brian Gray, 60 of Staunton, is charged with meth delivery of 15 to 100 grams in connection with a March 3 incident. He was also charged with meth delivery of 15 to 100 grams in connection with a February 28 incident.

Andrew T. Zenner, 60 of Staunton, is charged with meth delivery of less than five grams in connection with an August 5 incident. 

Andrew J. Zenner, 21 of Staunton, is charged with meth delivery of less than five grams and possession of a controlled substance in connection with an August 3 incident. He was also charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with an October 5 incident.

Eric Cunningham, 38 of Benld, is charged with meth delivery of 5 to 15 grams in connection with a July 5 incident.

MISDEMEANORS

Ryan Lindgens, 33 of Mt. Olive, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 3 incident.

Antonio Zollicoffer, 34 of Carlinville, is charged with resisting a peace officer and driving on a suspended license in connection with a September 28 incident. 

Chelsea Broaddus, 28 of Carlinville, is charged with retail theft of display merchandise in connection with a September 23 incident.

Margaret Loeschner, 22 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of 30 to 100 grams of cannabis in connection with a January 31 incident.

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Jessica Giberson, 37 of Carrollton, is charged with retail theft of display merchandise in connection with an August 24 incident.

Aaron Edwards, 34 of Livingston, is charged with writing a check knowing his depository would not honor in connection with a June 21 incident.

Katie McDonald, 37 of Litchfield, is charged with writing a check knowing her depository would not honor in connection with a June 16 incident.

Deborah Widner, 70 of Eagarville, is charged with writing a check knowing her depository would not honor in connection with a June 19 incident.

Kim Miller, 63 of Carlinville, is charged with theft of less than $500 in connection with a September 17 incident.

Jacob Devries, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with causing less than $500 of criminal damage to property in connection with a September 17 incident.

Joseph Scroggins, 31 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespassing to a building in connection with a September 27 incident.

Joshua McDonald, 40 of Litchfield, is charged with writing a check knowing his depository would not honor in connection with a June 22 incident.

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Doris Milslagle, 69 of Coffeen, is charged with two counts of writing a check knowing her depository would not honor in connection with incidents taking place on July 6 and July 14.

Eric Edwards, 29 of Gillespie, is charged with writing a check knowing his depository would not honor in connection with an August 1 incident.

Jonathan Newby, 64 of Murrayville, is charged with four counts of writing a check knowing his depository would not honor in connection with incidents taking place on August 22 and August 24.

Amanda Durston, 42 of Girard, is charged with escape from a penal institution in connection with a September 23 incident.

TRAFFIC

Lonnie Carter, 56 of Milton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a suspended license, and improper lane usage in connection with an October 2 incident.

Shannon Inman, 25 of East Alton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage in connection with an October 2 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Kelsey Norris versus Jarrett Norris
  • Kaitlin Heinz versus Albert Heinz
  • Cassie Montine versus Ryan Montine
  • Patrick Beard versus Julie Beard

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Emily Hammann and Michael Sickler, both of Carlinville
  • Charles Crays and Darla Paxton, both of Carlinville

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Miners girls basketball clinch SCC championship

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In a nail-biting showdown that will be remembered for years to come, the Gillespie Miners girls basketball team captured the South Central Conference title with a hard-fought 55-52 victory over the Pana Panthers on Thursday night, February 13. This marks Gillespie’s first conference championship since their back-to-back titles in 2001-02, when they shared the honors with Southwestern both finishing with a 9-1 conference record.

The game held at Pana High School was anything but straightforward. After a tumultuous 13-minute delay due to injuries and a technical foul controversy, the Miners rallied their spirits to secure the win. Amari Vickery led the charge with a stellar performance, scoring 21 points, while Mia Brawner added 11, Maggie Heyen contributed 10, Delaney Taylor posted 5, Sadie Sholtis scored 4, and Lainey Edwards and Corrine Fellin each had 2 points.

From the opening tip, it was clear that Pana was not going to roll over easily. The Panthers held leads at the end of the first two quarters, 15-14 and 28-26, showcasing their tenacity. By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, Pana had edged ahead 44-42, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

However, the game took a chaotic turn in the fourth quarter when a collision between Vickery and teammate Sloane Brawner resulted in both players going down with injuries. Sloane was not able to return the game but Vickery did. The Miners also lost both Delaney Taylor and Sadie Sholtis to fouls and Gillespie was assessed a technical foul under controversial circumstances which tied the game at 49. But Heyen carried the weight through the fourth quarter recording 6 of her 10 points in the final quarter of play.

Despite the setbacks, the Miners displayed remarkable teamwork resilience under the leadership of Nikki and Matt Brawner. With the SCC championship secured and the regular season concluded with a 22-8 overall record and 9-0 conference record, the Miners now shift their focus to the upcoming regional which is being hosted in Gillespie.

Gillespie hosts Alton Marquette on Monday, Feb. 17 for the regional semi-finals after Alton Marquette knocked East-Alton Wood River, 36-29, to face the Miners. The winner advances to the regional championship that will be played on Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in Gillespie versus the winner of Staunton/Roxana.

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Macoupin County residential fire claims multiple victims on Saturday

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Tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday morning in Macoupin County as a residential structure fire broke out in the 200 block of West Dean Street, Virden, resulting in the death of a male victim, the Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya announced.

The individual was pronounced deceased at 10:06 AM but the identity of the deceased has not yet been released, as authorities await the results of an autopsy scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025. The coroner’s office indicated that a press release will be issued following the autopsy and the positive identification of the victim.

WAND reported a second victim died after being transported to Springfield Memorial Hospital according to Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon who confirmed a 13-year-old boy and a 34-year-old male were the victims.

The fire reportedly started around 9:30 a.m. and the home was fully engulfed when first responders arrived. Two people were reportedly rescued and life flight was requested but were not available due to the foggy weather conditions. 

An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, involving multiple agencies including the Macoupin County Coroner’s Office, the Virden Police Department, the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

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Missions group to host trivia fundraiser on March 30

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Come and join us for an exciting afternoon of trivia as we support our local 2:18 Missions! Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 30 from 2 to 5 PM for an event that promises fun, camaraderie, and a chance to make a difference in our community. The event will be held at DeStefane Community Center in Benld, 201 East Central Avenue.

Teams of up to 10 people can participate for just $100 per table. Whether you want to reserve your table in advance or simply show up on the day of the event to pay at the door, we welcome all trivia enthusiasts to join in the competition!

Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the game—just please remember, no alcohol is allowed. For your convenience, we will have bottles of water available for purchase.

The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce! The first-place team will take home a prize of $150. Plus, bring some dollar bills to participate in “Heads and Tails” games during breaks and to buy mulligans for your team.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a lively trivia challenge. To reserve your table or for more information, contact Kristin at 217-691-7469.

Let’s make this a memorable event for our community and the 2:18 Missions!

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