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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
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
