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Cases filed during July 9-15, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Shawn McCullough, 42 of Homer Glen, is charged with making a false report of offense in connection with a July 10 incident.
Eric Cunningham, 39 of Gillespie, is charged with causing between $500 and $10,000 of criminal damage to property.
Shawn Evans, 36 of Irving, is charged with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated battery in connection with a July 12 incident.
Curtis Caudle, 64 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with an April 4 incident.
Isaac Edgington, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with incidents taking place on May 9 and June 9.
Brian Schaake, 20 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery in connection with a July 12 incident.
Michael Ross, 46 of Mount Olive, is charged with theft of between $500 and $10,000 and making a false report of offense in connection with a July 11 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Kevin Farley, 38 of Lincoln, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with a July 8 incident.
Kyler Scott, 19 of Medora, is charged with battery in connection with a July 8 incident.
Mathew Kerley, 49 of Benld, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with a July 7 incident.
Walter Vester, 29 of Gillespie, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with a July 6 incident.
Stephanie Short, 58 of Bunker Hill, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a July 12 incident.
Michael Pernicka, 21 of Staunton, is charged with causing less than $500 of criminal damage to property in connection with a May 15 incident.
TRAFFIC
Randolph Smith, 67 of Virden, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a July 10 incident.
Sammy Holliday, 20 of South Roxana, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the speed limit in connection with a July 7 incident.
Kelly Lyons, 57 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 29 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Amber Higgins versus Sean Higgins
- Robyn Gauntt versus Timothy Guantt
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Derek Megenity and Mary Jo Powers, both of Hettick
- Carol Bryant and William Viehweg, both of Mount Olive
- Casey Buske and Roger Pollard, both of Litchfield
- Jason Griggs, of Eureka, and Karla Baker, of Dorsey
- Daniel Hopkins, of Collinsville, and Isabelle Wolff, of Brighton
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FELONIES
Aaron M. Slifka, 32 of New Douglas, is charged with criminal trespass to residence/ person present in connection with a September 21 incident.
Dakota L. Jones, 20 of Carlinville, is charged with giving a false fire alarm in connection with a September 22 incident.
Jeramie R. Reed, 39 of Gillespie, is charged with aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon in connection with a September 21 incident.
Bruce A. Day, 59 of Carlinville, is charged with burglary and theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with a September 18 incident.
Brody A. Ziegler, 21 of Gillespie, is charged with aggravated battery/causing great bodily harm in connection with a September 14 incident.
Brandon L. Golbricht, 31 of Joliet, is charged with aggravated battery/causing great bodily harm in connection with a September 14 incident.
Andrew P. Spensberger, 24 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an August 8 incident.
Daniel L. Baglin, 43 of Gillespie, is charged with driving revoked/suspended DUI, possession of amphetamines (controlled substance), and driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 18 incident.
Sean M. Rogerson, 50 of Palmyra, is charged with driving revoked/suspended/DUI and driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 27 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Nathan E. Morgan, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with failure to return from furlough in connection with a September 21 incident.
Eric M. Streeb, 36 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a September 11 incident.
Felicia A. Dubois, 35 of Virden, is charged with bad checks/obtaining control of property in connection with an August 8 incident.
Brian J. Boone, 53 of Virden, is charged with bad checks/obtaining control of property in connection with a June 12 incident.
Andrew P. Spensberger, 24 of Wilsonville, is charged with resisting a peace officer/fire fighter/corrections employee in connection with a September 9 incident.
Justin P. Howard, 34 of Bunker Hill, is charged with theft/control intent (<$500) in connection with a September 24 incident.
Angel D. Madden, 30 of Palmyra, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) in connection with a September 26 incident.
Kayla D. Lake, 36 of Virden, is charged with bad checks/obtaining control of property in connection with an August 12 incident.
TRAFFIC
Roshanda L. Thomas, 27 of Decatur, is charged with driving on a suspended license and canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a September 21 incident.
Brittany N. Stinnett, 34 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license, improper use of registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, and an unregistered/expired reregistration in connection with a September 23 incident.
Lyle G. Porter, 52 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a September 21 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Terrie L. Holmes versus Mark L. Holmes
- Amanda Sanders versus John Sanders Jr.
- Melissa D. Pierson versus Harold L. Pierson Jr.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Jordan Tyler Bacon of Palmyra and Kimberlee Dawn Wills of Carlinville
- Michael Thomas Richert and Kalina Brooke Sebourn, both of Bunker Hill
- James L. Kaufman of Dorsey and Carla Mae Enochs of Bunker Hill
- Nathaniel Wayne Garrett Burns and Carlee Jo Camplell, both of Carlinville
- Zebadiah Ray Robinette and Ashley Breanna Dunn, both of Virden
- Randy Gene Waggoner and Brandi Dawn Storey, both of Highland
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On February 25, 2023, at around 1:28 pm, Macoupin County Dispatch received reports of a male who had been shot and a possible female fatality in Shipman. Upon arrival at 538 Young Lane in Shipman, deputies found the deceased female, Theresa Kimbro, as well as a dog that had been shot in the home. There were reports of a white truck allegedly leaving the scene, according to Macoupin County.
tate’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on September 26 that Jacob T. Kimbro, Sr., a former resident of Bethalto, had pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Theresa Kimbro. The plea was entered in front of Judge Joshua A. Meyer, and Jacob Kimbro is currently held at the Macoupin County Jail.
Attorney Jordan Garrison expressed, “The defendant’s admission to this heinous act is one more step towards justice for Theresa. I offer my condolences to her family and friends on their loss. I want to thank Sheriff Shawn Kahl’s Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department, specifically Deputy Jake Zimmer, Sgt. Matt Marburger, and Lt. Det. Ryan Dixon, and Sheriff Jeff Connor’s Madison County Sheriff’s Department, specifically Deputy Mack Waldman and Andrew Bode, for their efforts in apprehending and investigating this matter.”
The hearing is set for October 23, and Jacob Kimbro faces a potential sentence of 20-60 years in prison. If given the maximum sentence, he would not be eligible for parole until February of 2073.
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FELONIES
Randy L. Cairns, 39 of Gillespie, is charged with residential burglary and criminal trespass to resident/person present in connection with a September 14 incident.
Jeffrey D. Brown, 50 of Sawyerville, is charged with producing 5-20 cannabis plants in connection with a September 17 incident.
Chad W. Vaughn, 39 of Marine, is charged with two counts of felon in possession/use of a weapon/firearm, unlawful possession of weapons, and possession of methamphetamines (<5 grams) in connection with a September 19 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Ashley L. Jones, 31 of Virden, is charged with battery/making physical contact and reckless conduct in connection with an August 24 incident.
Amber G. Pavish, 46 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with violation of a protection order in connection with an August 24 incident.
TRAFFIC
Brian P. Kennah, 40 of Saint Charles, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a September 8 incident.
Takeia N. Johnson, 27 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a September 15 incident.
Alyse E. Sandino, 34 of Litchfield, is charged with reckless driving and failure to reduce speed in connection with a September 13 incident.
Allena M. Lott Lofton, 24 of Springfield, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and improper use registration/title in connection with a September 16 incident.
Noah A. C. Buford, 22 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on suspended license and unlawful possession of cannabis/driver in connection with September 15 incident.
Brian L. Robinson, 51 of Litchfield, is charged with trespass on right of way/roadway, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, drive/operating a non-highway vehicle/atv in connection with a September 6 incident.
Brooke N. Sutherland, 23 of Collinsville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a September 16 incident.
Douglas D. Baker, 57 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license, in connection with a September 18 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Joel Welsh JR. versus Sabrina A. Welsh
- Marsha G. Turner versus Brad A. Turner
- Nathan T. Dozier versus Christina D. Dozier
- Rhonda Eckhoff versus Glen Eckhoff
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Jeffrey Dale Scoggins and Hannah Marie Hollaway, both of Brighton
- Slaven Petkov Tsintsarski and Allison Elizabeth Groves, both of Oak Park
- Mason Christopher Kahl and Micaela Royer, both of Virden
- Calvin James Harden and Addison Mackenzie Small, both of Auburn
- Kenneth Lee Settles and Kasey Elizabeth Kershaw, both of Mount Olive
