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Cases filed during August 13-19, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Michael Wallace, 46 of Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an August 13 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Dillon Weaver, 25 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm, theft, and aggravated assault with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with an August 11 incident.
Justin Howerton, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with violating the sex offender registration in connection with a July 25 incident.
Dustin Thompson, 29 of Hillsboro, is charged with residential burglary and theft of between $500 and $10,000 in connection with a June 21 incident. He was also charged with possession of meth in connection with an April 5 incident.
Roy Glasco, 28 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with a suspended or revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, two counts of improper lane usage, transportation of alcohol as a driver, improper turn signal, five counts of disregarding a stop sign, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with no valid insurance, aggravated fleeing, driving with a revoked/suspended license, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 14 incident.
Kathryn Ayers, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with a June 26 incident. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Frederic Skinner, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with events taking place on August 4 and August 6. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Rowan Cook, 21 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a February 5 incident.
Thomas Ray, 43 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth in connection with a February 26 incident.
Amanda French, 36 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
Jordan French, 30 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Mark Bersch, 66 of Carlinville, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with a June 30 incident.
Brayden Parker, 19 of Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Dominic Parker, 22 Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Brett Bilbruck, 18 of Hettick, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 1 incident.
Christine Wolf, 48 of Mount Olive, is charged with littering in connection with a June 26 incident.
Denzell Drew, 26 of Affton, MO, is charged with possession of 30 to 100 grams of cannabis, driving on a revoked license, unlawful possession of cannabis as a driver, and window treatment on driver and adjacent driver windows in connection with a May 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Erick Streeter, 52 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 12 incident.
Adam Bray, 42 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 11 incident.
Kimberley Nicaise, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
David Ragusa, 40 of East Alton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, leaving the scene, failing to give notice of a crash, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, and failing to reduce speed in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jennifer Turley, 42 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 8 incident.
Jalisa Gray, 34 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and violating a child restraint in connection with an August 13 incident.
Frank Napoli, 51 of Oak Forest, is charged with driving on a revoked license, illegal transportation of alcohol, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 12 incident.
Cody Wiseman, 21 of East Alton, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jakob Barton, 25 of Jerseyville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 10 incident.
Danielle Green, 24 of Elkville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
Melissa Brooks, 38 of Benbrook, TX, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage in connection with an August 14 incident.
Sagyndyk Keldibaev, 59 of Forest Hills, NY, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 15 incident.
Toni Portis, 27 of Chicago, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 16 incident.
Zaur Buzoev, 36 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Rysbek Koichiev, 38 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Jennifer Pickett, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with an August 9 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Jennifer Davis versus Ronald Davis Jr.
- Suzanne Dzafic versus Bernhard Dzafic Jr.
- Skyelissa Ellsworth versus Corylee Ellsworth
- Patricia Burger versus Ricky Burger
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joshua Bale-Eiskant and Rebecca Brown, both of Virden
- Bre Garner and Nicolas Emery, both of Carlinville
- William Worley and Ashley Rayburn, both of Staunton
- James Comerford and Maria Winnett, both of Virden
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FELONIES
William C. Cooper, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with aiding/abetting/possession/selling a stolen vehicle in connection with a May 29 incident.
Julia C. Cuvar, 26 of Palmyra, is charged with aggravated battery in a public place in connection with a May 30 incident.
Justin Lebo, 47 of Warrensburg, is charged with residential burglary in connection with a June 1 incident.
David Lindley, 25 of Royal Lakes, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon in connection with a June 3 incident.
Christopher A. Anders, 33 of Benld, is charged with theft from a school/worship/government (<$500) in connection with a December 7, 2024 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Shawnaessy L. Green, 31 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to vehicles in connection with a May 11 incident.
Anita S. Grizzle, 49 of Gillespie, is charged with criminal trespass to residence in connection with a June 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Ashleigh K. Bethel, 41 of Benld, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a May 22 incident.
Brett A. Miller, 27 of Girard, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a May 24 incident.
Shaun M. Fugate, 38 of Carlinville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a May 31 incident.
Earl L. Roy, 66 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a May 31 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Lawrence Peterson versus Christina L. Peterson
- Jennifer L. Yenne versus Raymond L. Basinger
- Rebecka L. Caster versus James Allen Caster
- Jeffrey L. Michaelis versus Natosha L. Michaelis
- Jessica B. Gieson versus Robyn L. Gieson
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Shane Paul Hopper and Mary Kathryn Ross, both of St. Louis, MO.
- Alexander Lindell Loveless and Christina Marie Gallik, both of Carlinville
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FELONIES
Nicholas Bostic, 45 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to government property (<$500) in connection with a May 25 incident.
Isaiah M. Johnson, 21 of St. Louis MO, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection with a May 20 incident.
Daniel R. Gooding, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with felon in possession of a weapon and violation of a protection order in connection with a May 25 incident.
Patricia M. Hamilton, 36 of Bunker Hill, is charged with aggravated battery in a public place in connection with a May 23 incident.
Kasey R. Hodge, 36 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of methamphetamines (15<100 grams) in connection with a March 26 incident.
Kyle J. Lancaster, 34 of Gillespie, is charged with two counts of felon in possession of a weapon and possession of methamphetamines (<5 grams) in connection with a May 4 incident.
TRAFFIC
Ricky M. Starr, 45 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 1-10 mph above the limit in connection with a May 18 incident.
Michael E. Garrett, 53 of Walshville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 15 incident.
Malikai M. Robinson, 21 of Springfield, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a May 16 incident.
Jada N. Clark Claucherty, 48 of Gerrardstown, WV, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 19 incident.
Christopher C. Lawson, 39 of Jerseyville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper traffic lane usage in connection with a May 19 incident.
Ricky L. Hogan Jr., 41 of Nilwood, is charged with driver’s license expired for more than a year in connection with a May 20 incident.
Demarion A. Bariffe Smith, 25 of Chicago, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a May 22 incident.
Cole Y. Waugh, 42 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 26 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Shauna N. Morey versus Eric L. Morey
- Becky Paul versus Ronald Paul
- Trevor A. King versus Casey J. King
- Allison Ann Hart versus Drew Burton Hart
- Dean Tiepelman versus Ashley Tiepelman
- Emily P. Turner versus Alexander J. Dawson
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Antonio Hernandez and Stephanie Ann Schoenherr, both of Gillespie
- Nathan Tyler Allison and Casara Josephine Marsaglia, both of Virden
- Andrew Tyler Bone and Jenna S. Shelton, both of Mount Olive
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FELONIES
Julia Y. Smiley, 42 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamines (<5 grams) in connection with a May 18 incident.
Michelle M. Otto, 47 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property ($500-10k) and criminal trespass to vehicle/physical control in connection with a May 18 incident.
Caleb P. Mabus, 28 of Shipman, is charged with aggravated battery/pregnant/handicapped and domestic battery/bodily harm in connection with a May 21 incident.
Nathan P. Devries, 41 of Mount Olive, is charged with criminal damage to property ($500-10k), driving under the influence of alcohol, and reckless driving in connection with a May 22 incident.
Frederic J. Skinner, 21 of Carlinville, is charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon and aggravated assault/use of a deadly weapon in connection with a May 22 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jeremy W. Pride, 40 of Shipman, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a May 8 incident.
Derek J. Bultema, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 13 incident.
Brian J. Mrozek, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with a May 13 incident.
Zachary C. Ondrey, 35 of Carlinvile, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and being unlicensed in connection with a May 13 incident.
Maryssa R. McCarthy, 27 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 9 incident.
Zachary D. Simmons, 33 of Staunton, is charged with improper use for registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a May 10 incident.
Albert W. Oertal Jr, 65 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 13 incident.
Alexander G. McDowell, 33 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 14 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Quentin Zenner versus Kaylee Zenner
- Cheryl R. Dugger versus Ricky E. Dugger
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Kyle Joseph Reid of Gillespie and Sidney Nicole Throne of Bunker Hill
- James Andrew Gernigin and Linda Marie Walsh, both of Brighton
- Jasen Ralph Hilyard and Brandy Nicole Carter, both of Bunker Hill
- Randall Eugene Bishop and Kayla Renee Matthews, both of Staunton
- Ben Ray Campbell and Kristen M. Bates, both of Carlinville
- TImothy David Conlee and Rodjai Ashante Kole Johnson, both of Bunker Hill
- Alex Douglas Perkins and Tabitha Rene Conlee, both of Girard
- WIlliam Duane Wheat and Jennifer Dawn Carrol, both of Bunker Hill
- Bryce Brian Beal and Mitchell Venegas, both of Carlinville
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