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Cases filed during February 27-March 4, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Jacob Kimbro Sr., 32 of Bethalto, is charged with four murder charges, aggravated battery, possession of a stolen firearm, use of a firearm as a felon, and aggravated cruelty to animals in connection with a February 25 incident.
Dilynn Schehl, 31 of Worden, is charged with aggravated battery in a public place in connection with a February 22 incident.
Amy Odle, 48 of Staunton, is charged with two counts of burglary in connection with a February 4 incident.
April Booth, 42 of East Alton, is charged with receiving, possessing, or selling a stolen vehicle and possessing stolen tools in connection with a February 25 incident.
Roderick Boulanger, 38 of Virden, is charged with possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth, driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and having unsafe equipment in connection with a February 28 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Travis McGovern, 46 of Carlinville, is charged with retail theft of display merchandise in connection with a January 11 incident.
Adam Bray, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with retail theft of display merchandise in connection with a November 26 incident.
Karen Best, 40 of Worden, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with a December 26 incident.
Patrick Greer, 37 of Mt. Olive, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with a November 18 incident.
Jordan Bishop, 19 of Staunton, is charged with battery by causing bodily harm in connection with an October 19 incident.
Craig Bartholomew, 50 of Staunton, is charged with theft of over $500 in connection with a November 9 incident.
Ashley Jones, 29 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with a February 10 incident.
Andrew Lindsey, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with theft of over $500 in connection with a September 28 incident.
Keaton Todd, 32 of Peoria, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with a February 27 incident.
Sydney Lomelino, 49 of Virden, is charged with writing a bad check and obtaining control of the property in connection with a December 9 incident.
TRAFFIC
Pamela Fuller, 42 of Oklahoma City, OK, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a February 22 incident.
Nicolas Hill, 19 of Brighton, is charged with failing to notify damage done to an unattended vehicle in connection with a February 9 incident.
Sasha Nganga, 24 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a February 28 incident.
Hannah Penelton, 18 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a February 25 incident.
Brandon Smith, 27 of Sawyerville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving on a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 11-14 mph above the speed limit in connection with a February 25 incident.
Jonathan Catto, 41 of Benld, is charged with improper use of registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with a February 28 incident.
Joshua McNeeley, 25 of Chicago, is charged with driving while never been issued a license, violating child restraints, driving 11-14 mph above the speed limit, and failing to wear a seatbelt in connection with a February 28 incident.
Roman Jgamadze, 31 of Brooklyn, NY, is charged with not obtaining a commercial driver’s license while driving a vehicle requiring a CDL in connection with a March 1 incident.
Monica Courtoise, 43 of Granite City, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a February 24 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Bradley Griffith versus Melissa Griffith
- Jessica Feldman versus Sean Feldman
- Jacqueline Essen versus Rolan Essen
- Sherri Winkler versus Daniel Winkler Jr.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Amber Warfield and Tyler Watters, both of Gillespie
- David Tudder and Jessica Damm, both of Carlinville
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FELONIES
Jamie L. Whitford, 49 of Alton, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with an August 17 incident.
Sarah J. Crays, 39 of Virden, is charged with aggravated fleeing/damage to property (>$300), aggravated fleeing police/21 mph over the limit, and driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 18 incident.
Eric J. Trump, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery/great bodily harm in connection with an August 17 incident.
Henry D. Wilson, 37 of Mt. Olive, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an August 19 incident.
Nicholas A. Williams, 31 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a May 19 incident.
Holly A. Messerly, 38 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams)in connection with a May 5 incident.
Garret A. Brown, 22 of Springfield, is charged with aggravated battery/peace officer, criminal damage to government property (<$500), possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of alcohol, and canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 19 incident.
Andrew K. Ridens, 36 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams), driving on a revoked license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 21 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Tarina S. Slaughter, 46 of Girard, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an August 17 incident.
Joseph W. Reiniesch, 40 of Gillespie, is charged with aggravated assault/public property in connection with an August 16 incident.
TRAFFIC
Dallis E. Houseman, 56 of Modesto, is charged with drivers license expired more than a year and failure to obey police officer in connection with an August 18 incident.
Jameson E. Anderson, 35 of Shipman, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jordan A. Abner, 18 of Godfrey, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 13 incident.
Amanda R. Bianco, 44 of Staunton, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 7 incident.
Hunter J. Kapp, 18 of Highland, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an August 15 incident.
Adam L. Bray, 43 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license, canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 16 incident.
Kaelan N. Ramos, 34 of Shiloh, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 15 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Justin Robert Bickel versus Melissa Ann Bickel
- Jennifer Miller versus Matthew Miller
- Ryan T. Bloomfield versus Cheyenne M. Bloomfield
- Angela K. Greenwalt versus Jay A. Greenwalt
- Val Leffers versus Karen Leffers
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Jeremy Wayne Pride and Brandi Marie Hatzel, both of Shipman
- Jacob Patrick Millard and Jenna Frances Wernsing, both of Carlinville
- Dustin Eugene Bauman and Miriam Susan Jenkins, both of Virden
- Jeremy Dale Canoy and Samantha Elaine Goyke, both of Girard
- Bryan Edward Woodward and Jake Marie Cain, both of Shipman
- Glen Alexander Mcelyea and Candice Dawn Herin, both of Shipman
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FELONIES
Jacob R. Morgan, 38 of Staunton, is charged with burglary and theft/control/intent ($500<10k) in connection with a July 28 incident.
TRAFFIC
Justin C. Grider, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 14 incident.
Chynasyl B. Chynybaev, 38 of Kent, WA, is charged with CDL not obtained and no fee paid/over registration weight in connection with an August 20 incident.
Clinton D. Coleman, 34 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 22 incident.
Gary L. Cunningham, 61 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 23 incident.
Christopher J. Moreland, 38 of Staunton, is charged with DL expired more than a year, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving/operating a non-highway vehicle.
Matthew W. Stoops, 32 of Bunker Hill, is charged with DL expired more than a year and no valid registration in connection with an August 19 incident.
Jordan T. Trimm, 33 of Benld, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Cole Y. Waugh, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 16 incident.
Jessie J. Waugh, 44 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 15 incident.
Austin D. Guiliacci, 25 of Staunton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 20 incident.
Matthew D. Knick, 20 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 25 incident.
Kirstain S. Harris, 29 of Memphis, TN, is charged with driving on a suspended license and speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 24 incident.
Devin Berry, 36 of Blue Island, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 24 incident.
Rudolph H. Jackson, 60 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with an August 24 incident.
Sean M. Rogerson, 50 of Palmyra, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 27 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Peggy Wells versus Jason E. Wells
- Cheri Woodson versus Alan Woodson
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FELONIES
Willie J. Smith, 46 of Alton, is charged with retail theft (>$300) in connection with a July 19 incident.
Megan J. Morgan, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with aiding/abetting/possession/selling a stolen vehicle in connection with a July 10 incident.
Noah A. Girtman, 24 of Geneseo, is charged with 9 counts of child pornography in connection with a June 23 incident.
Chuckie L. Lacy, 35 of Springfield, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 29 incident.
Bruce A. Day, 59 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) and criminal trespass to a building in connection with a July 6 incident.
Joseph W. Kincaid, 35 of Bunker Hill, is charged with aiding/abetting/possession/selling a stolen vehicle and driving while revoked/suspended (DUI) in connection with an August 8 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Connor F. Ball of Brighton, is charged with criminal trespass to a residence in connection with an April 10 incident.
John E. Sanders Jr., 23 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a July 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Michelle M. Stees, 30 of Bunker Hill, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 4 incident.
Rex E. Kean, 56 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 12 incident.
Steven E. McArthur, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and obedience to and required traffic-control devices in connection with a July 31 incident.
Joseph W. Bates, 56 of West Columbia, TX, is charged with driving on a revoked license and failure to obey police officer in connection with an August 7 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Jeffrey Alan Sellers versus Michelle Lynne Wegner
- Qiana C. Swanson versus Michael L. Swanson
- Riya R. Britenstine versus Duane S. Britenstine
- Shannon N. Collins versus Martin D. Collins
- David Lee Provost versus Artie Lynn Provost
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Keith Lane Allen Carlock and Marissa Elizabeth Hartke, both of Nokomis
- Nester Karim Delgado and Megan Elizabeth Ryan, both of Jacksonville
