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Cases filed during July 16-22, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Thomas Cerar, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery to a person over the age of 60 and domestic battery.
Kathyrn Ayers, 51 of Eagarville, is charged with burglary and theft in connection with a July 17 incident. She was also charged with theft in connection with a July 3 incident.
Justin Woolsey, 35 of Petersburg, is charged with driving with a revoked or suspended license, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 17 incident.
Jeremy Cagle, 45 of Virden, is charged with possession of meth, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and not wearing a seatbelt as a driver in connection with a July 19 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Ryan Montoro, 37 of Wilsonville, is charged with two counts of violating a no-contact order in connection with a June 30 incident.
TRAFFIC
Nicholas Dufner, 22 of Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, transportation of alcohol as a driver, and stopping/standing/parking outside a non-business district in connection with a July 16 incident.
Vernon Haustein, 36 of Staunton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, failing to reduce speed, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 11 incident.
Tyler Cozart, 24 of Shipman, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, failing to reduce speed, and transportation of alcohol as a driver in connection with a July 7 incident.
Jose Martinez, 36 of Kansas City, KS, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while never being issued a license, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 16 incident.
Alexander Dopuch, 28 of Benld, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage in connection with a July 16 incident.
William Terrell, 43 of Auburn, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 19 incident.
Kelly Edwards, 60 of Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a July 19 incident.
Dennis Kraushaar, 49 of Medora, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 15 incident.
Dustin Cline, 34 of Taylorville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a July 17 incident.
Beth Stovall, 47 of Walnut Ridge, AR, is charged with leaving the scene and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 5 incident.
Trenton Barnett, 24 of Medora, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage in connection with a July 13 incident.
Jesus Miranda Barrera, 30 of Chicago, is charged with driving 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a July 16 incident.
Antonio Barron, 39 of Litchfield, is charged with driving with a license that has been expired more than one year in connection with a July 7 incident.
Dawn O’Neil, 47 of Virden, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a July 9 incident.
Andrew Emmons, 48 of Nilwood, is charged with driving on a revoked license, improper use of registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 11 incident.
Kohdy Lyerla, 29 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a July 11 incident.
Richard Norman, 45 of Waterloo, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, transportation of alcohol as a driver, and displaying a plate attachment in connection with a July 11 incident.
Allah Cousins, 26 of Girard, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a July 11 incident.
Robert Fritz, 28 of Staunton, is charged with driving with a license that has been expired more than one year in connection with a July 10 incident.
Saba Mushkudiani, 34 of Brooklyn, NY, is charged with driving a CDL-required vehicle while not obtaining a CDL license and unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with a July 10 incident.
Jason Ray, 37 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 18 incident.
Luis Us Benito, 24 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving while never being issued a license, improper use of registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 21-25 mph above the limit in connection with a July 15 incident.
Anita Wolf, 36 of Gillespie, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 15 incident.
Jason Keffer, 46 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a July 8 incident.
Rabeca Hutchens, 37 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and driving 11-14 mph over the limit in connection with a July 15 incident.
William Milligan, 32 of Fenton, MO, is charged with driving while never being issued a license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a July 15 incident.
Joseph Kelley, 25 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a July 18 incident.
Valen Williams Jr., 22 of Clarksville, TN, is charged with driving 35+ mph over the limit in connection with a June 29 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Ryan Beasley versus Amber Beasley
- Tonya Boulanger versus Rodrick Boulanger
- Jonathan Theivagt versus Michele Theivagt
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Blake Hayes and Mira Oros, both of Hettick
- Noah Bertels and Taylor Oltmanns, both of Mt. Olive
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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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Community News
Football, parade, and GHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction highlight Gillespie homecoming
A football game pitting the Gillespie Miners against the Staunton Bulldogs, a parade and the second annual induction ceremony for newly named members of the Gillespie High School Athletic Hall of Fame will highlight Homecoming next month.
The theme of this year’s celebration is The Roaring Twenties.
The parade will kick off on South Macoupin Street at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25. The parade will march to the high school where a pep rally is scheduled for 7 p.m., followed by the coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen at 7:15 p.m. There will be a Powder Puff Game/Cheer Section competition at 7:30 p.m., also on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
There will be a meet and greet with newly named members of the Athletic Hall of Fame at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, followed by the Homecoming football game at 7 p.m. Hall of Fame inductees include Mike Viano, Jack Genet, Dennis Best, Barbella Magus, Sam Stewart, William & Florence Schmidt and Family, and Deb Olson and the ’93, ’94 and ’95 GHS softball teams. New members will be inducted during a 2 p.m. reception on Sunday, Sept. 29, in the high school gym.
The annual Homecoming dance is set for 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at the high school gym.
For GHS students, Homecoming activities will start well in advance of the Homecoming weekend festivities. Students from all four high school classes will work on building parade floats from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, Monday, Sept. 23, and Tuesday, Sept. 24. Students will decorate hallways for Homecoming from 3-5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, and 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Sept 21.
Monday, Sept. 23 will kick off a week of “dress-up” days for students. For Monday, the theme is Boas and Bowties. Tuesday, Sept. 24 will feature Glitz and Glitter. Wednesday, Sept. 25 is Rhyme Without Reason Day, and Thursday, Sept. 26, will feature Gangsters vs. Flappers. The dress-up theme for Friday, Sept. 27 will be School Spirit.
In addition to Wednesday’s pep rally following the parade, there will be a game-day pep rally at 1:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27.
