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Cases filed during June 4-10, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Brandon Edwards, 25 of Staunton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a May 29 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Daniel Gooding, 34 of Carlinville, is charged with causing between $500 and $10,000 of criminal damage to property in connection with a June 2 incident.
Everett Moore, 53 of East St. Louis, is charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license due to a DUI offense, driving on a revoked license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 9 incident.
Veronica Sutton, 25 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license due to a DUI offense and driving on a revoked license in connection with a May 3 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Debra Boggs, 47 of Modesto, is charged with battery by making physical contact in connection with a June 4 incident.
David Anderson, 20 of Witt, is charged with consumption of liquor as a minor, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit, and transportation of alcohol as the driver in connection with a June 2 incident.
James Stanton, 19 of East Alton, is charged with consumption of liquor as a minor, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, and improper stop or turn signal in connection with a June 3 incident.
Jesse Bridges, 48 of Godfrey, is charged with assault in connection with a June 5 incident.
Timothy Buzick, 45 of Mount Olive, is charged with theft in connection with a June 5 incident.
Todd LaRoche, 41 of Benld, is charged with resisting a peace officer in connection with a June 7 incident.
TRAFFIC
Adam Buhs, 47 of Springfield, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and transportation of alcohol as a driver in connection with a June 4 incident.
Zachary Bowles, 32 of Livingston, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving 1-10 mph above the limit, and driving a non-highway vehicle on the roadway in connection with a June 3 incident.
Robert Best, 23 of Glen Carbon, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, transportation of alcohol as a driver, failing to reduce speed, and improper lane usage in connection with a June 4 incident.
Jeffrey Bates, 25 of Modesto, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a June 2 incident.
Tashana Yarbary, 28 of Decatur, is charged with driving with a license that has been expired for more than one year, driving 11-14 mph above the limit, and expired registration in connection with a June 2 incident.
Lee Martinez, 26 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving while never been issued a license in connection with a June 3 incident.
John Groesch, 52 of Jacksonville, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a June 4 incident.
Zorana Page, 41 of Rock Island, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 4 incident.
Octavio Jacquez, 19 of Cutler, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a June 2 incident.
Cassandra Chrum, 34 of Union City, TN, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expiration of registration in connection with a June 2 incident.
Joshua Lyons, 33 of Benld, is charged with driving on a revoked license, transportation of alcohol as a driver, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a May 27 incident.
Jason Ray, 37 of Staunton, is charged with driving with a license that has been expired more than one year in connection with a June 6 incident.
Colton Kirkwood, 24 of Wilsonville, is charged with driving with a license that has been expired more than one year in connection with a June 4 incident.
Breydon Turner, 22 of Wilsonville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and no valid registration in connection with a June 3 incident.
Brandon Edwards, 25 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving a non-highway vehicle on the roadway in connection with a June 2 incident.
Kelly Lyons, 57 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 2 incident.
Kirk Staley, 40 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a June 5 incident.
Justin Hogue, 32 of Wood River, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a June 5 incident.
Ricardo Palos, 49 of Springdale, AR, is charged with failing to obtain a license in connection with a June 5 incident.
Sherry Smith Walker, 38 of Bloomington, is charged with driving while having never been issued a license in connection with a June 6 incident.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Samatha Kahl and Scott Schardan, both of Gillespie
- Gabrielle Foster and Nathan Krsul, both of Bunker Hill
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FELONIES
Britteny D. M. Herr, 31 of Brighton, is charged with violation of a protection order in connection with an April 27 incident.
Camilla D. Cox, 29 of Carlinville, is charged with failure to return from furlough in connection with an April 21 incident.
Emily H. Eckhardt, 33 of Staunton, is charged with aggravated assault/use of a firearm/peace officer in connection with an April 30 incident.
Jacklyn M. Wichman, 30 of Decatur, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an October 13, 2024 incident.
Matthew C. Tibbs, 32 of Virden, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an April 19 incident.
Amy J. Williamson, 50 of Tovey, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an April 19 incident.
Dominique M. Kierbach, 27 of Benld, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an April 13 incident.
Brendan M. Stamper, 27 of Jerseyville, is charged with aggravated battery to someone pregnant or handicapped, criminal trespass to residence/person present, and battery/causing bodily harm in connection with an April 29 incident.
Rebecca L. Loker, 45 of Benld, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an April 12 incident.
Christian A. Lyerla, 28 of Girard, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer in connection with an April 30 incident.
Elijah B. Deffenbaugh, 18 of Hillsboro, is charged with unlawful possession of a credit/debit card in connection with a March 29 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Bradyn A. Striplin, 18 of Carlinville, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with a February 5 incident.
Joseph D. Washington, 42 of Palmyra, is charged with possession of cannabis (>30<100 grams) in connection with an April 9 incident.
Eric M. Streeb, 36 of Staunton, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an April 30 incident.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 37 of Gillespie, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a March 24 incident.
TRAFFIC
Kyli K. Jackson, 21 of Jacksonville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an April 25 incident.
Randy L. Dean, 67 of Hillsboro, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 21-25 mph above the limit in connection with an April 23 incident.
Johnelle B. Crawford, 53 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license, canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 25 incident.
Amy M. Hart, 41 of Granite City, is charged with reckless driving, disregarding official traffic control device, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and being unlicensed in connection with an April 23 incident.
Carl R. Albracht, 50 of Plamyra, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 29 incident.
Jessica R. M. Green, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 29 incident.
Antonio C. Yorke, 25 of Des Plaines, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 27 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Adam Priester versus Danielle Priester
- John Contratto versus Frankie Giles-Contratto
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Grace Jenny Van Doren and Brandy Isabelle Lasko, both of Gillespie
- Brett Michael Lacy and Cambria Faye Admire, both of Virden
- Keith James Moreland and ELizabeth Ann Morgan, both of Mount Olive
- Kane Michael Sneed and Daphne Lynalexa Smith, both of WIlsonville
- Chandler McDaniel and Lilly Booth, both of Gillespie
- Dylan Reed Releford and ALyssa Marie Hermes, both of Carlinville
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FELONIES
Racheal A. Aleshire, 46 of Gillespie, is charged with burglary in connection with an April 19 incident.
Daniel L. Baglin, 43 of Gillespie, is charged with burglary in connection with an April 19 incident.
Marisa M. Stoops, 23 of Hillsboro, is charged with obstruction of justice/destroying evidence in connection with a March 22 incident.
Benny E. Fish, 50 of Grafton, is charged driving while revoked/suspended/DUI in connection with a March 23 incident.
John D. Wiseman, 54 of Bunker Hill, is charged with driving while revoked/suspended/DUI in connection with a March 17 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
John E. Sanders Jr, 24 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with an April 16 incident.
Theodore Davis, 76 of Dorsey, is charged with bad checks/obtaining control of property in connection with a February 21 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jason A. Frost, 29 of Terre Haute, IN, is charged with 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an April 20 incident.
Tracy L. Baker, 48 of Hettick, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 18 incident.
Hannah L. Penelton, 20 of Edwardsville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and following too closely in connection with an April 17 incident.
Brian D. O’Rane, 55 of Grant, FL, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 10 incident.
Emma M. Winchester, 19 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an April 15 incident.
Casey N. Fellin, 29 of Gillespie, is charged with leaving the scene in connection with an April 13 incident.
Brandy L. Rose, 38 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an April 11 incident.
Cory J. Green, 28 of Wood River, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 19 incident.
Ryan A. Livengood, 23 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 24 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Rachel L. Bauer versus Ryan B. Bauer
- Susan Crainick versus Anthony Crainick
- Cassandra G. Klein versus Kevin A. Klein
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Robert A. Sanders-Emery and Kaitlynn Dilley, both of Pana
- James Anthony Hoffman and Jill Ellen Cherry, both of Troy
- Francis Robert Burba and Loretta Ann Cuny, both of Athens
- Christian Bernard Skelton and Katherine Louise Young, both of Girard
- Shawn Richard Jones and Jennifer L. Monte, both of Brighton
- David Allen Anderson of Litchfield and Brittany Marie Hard of Red Bud
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Community News
Attorney general charges former Macoupin County State’s Attorney employee over alleged theft, wire fraud
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Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Macoupin County woman alleging she stole several thousand dollars from the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s drug asset forfeiture account while employed as the office manager for the state’s attorney’s office.
The Attorney General’s office charged Jacalyn Walker, 35, of Carlinville with one count of theft of government property less than $10,000, a Class 2 felony punishable by up to seven years in prison; as well as five counts of wire fraud and six counts of official misconduct, all Class 3 felonies punishable by up to five years in prison. Sentences will be served concurrently and are ultimately determined by the court. Walker’s next court date is May 13.
“My office regularly partners with state’s attorneys around Illinois to protect residents from individuals who prey upon children, traffic drugs and guns, and so much more. It is unacceptable that someone would take advantage of their position to steal funding recovered as state’s attorneys protect communities from illicit drugs,” Raoul said. “Drug asset forfeiture funds are intended to support critical drug enforcement activities, not to line the pockets of government workers. I will continue to work with local law enforcement and prosecutors to hold bad actors accountable for violating the trust of people they serve.”
Attorney General Raoul’s office alleges Walker was employed by the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s office when she transferred a total of $7,000 from the office’s drug asset forfeiture account between November 2023 and May 2024. According to Raoul’s office, Walker made multiple transactions from the drug asset forfeiture account to her personal checking account without authorization.
The Attorney General’s office is prosecuting this case following an investigation by the Illinois State Police Division of Special Investigations.
“During our investigation, the ISP Special Investigations Unit found evidence of a public official trying to steal thousands of dollars from the county,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “The public must be able to trust their public funds are safe and used as intended. ISP will continue to work with the Attorney General’s Office to investigate cases of theft and official misconduct.”
The public is reminded that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Assistant Attorney General Mara Somlo is prosecuting the case for Raoul’s Public Integrity Bureau.
