Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Felonies
- Jason Barnard, 56 of Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery in connection to a June 2 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior related conviction.
- Tomanika Smith, 32 of Rockford, is charged with manufacturing, delivering, or possession with intent to deliver, or manufacture, cannabis in connection to a May 3 incident.
- Brandon Lackey, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of meth (less than five grams) in connection to a January 1 incident.
- Nicole Teeske, 30 of Staunton, is charged with methamphetamine delivery (less than five grams) in connection to an October 25, 2023, incident.
- Ashley Crenshaw, 34 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of methamphetamine delivery (less than five grams) in connection to a July 27, 2023, incident.
- Donald King, 46 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of methamphetamine delivery (less than five grams) in connection to a July 27, 2023, incident.
- David Simmons, 80, of Rector, AR, is charged with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle in connection with a June 3 incident.
- Stephen Olinger, 72 of Palmyra, is charged with aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon in connection with a June 4 incident.
- Walter Vester, 30 of Benld, is charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior related conviction.
- Zachary Rogers, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with a motor vehicle crash resulting in injury or death and failure to reduce speed in connection to a May 30 incident.
- Shawndra Barnes, 43 of Carlinville, is charged with aiding and abetting with possession or selling a stolen vehicle in connection with a May 31 incident.
- Carl Thompson, 39 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance or controlled substance analog in connection with a May 5 incident.
Misdemeanors
- Rebecca Morgan, 30 of Carlinville, is charged with obtaining/controlling bad checks in connection with an April 4 incident.
- Dawn Pulley, 35 of Gillespie, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (less than $500) in connection with a May 8 incident.
- Austin Cram, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (less than $500) in connection with a May 29 incident.
- Toby Hughes, 56 of Brighton, is charged with criminal damage to property (less than $500) and disorderly conduct in connection with a June 6 incident.
- Shawndra Barnes, 43 of Carlinville, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (less than $500) in connection with a June 2 incident.
- Gabriel Hudgins, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to vehicles in connection with a May 29 incident.
- Gregory Beile, 42 of Mount Olive, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with a May 29 incident.
Traffic
- Howard Nelson, 32 of Hettick, is charged with driving with a suspended license in connection to a May 25 incident.
- Laura Eytchison, 39 of Auburn, is charged with driving with a suspended license in connection to a May 27 incident.
- Julien Nader, 25 of Boynton Beach, FL, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection to a May 28 incident.
- Charles Knisley, 49 of Hillsboro, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection to a May 28 incident.
- Anthony Pettit, 37 of Atlanta, GA, is charged with driving on a suspended license, following too closely, and window treatment in related to a May 30 incident.
- Dana Hidebrand, 49 of Benld, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection to a May 23 incident.
- Todd Geninatti, 49 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection to a May 30 incident.
- Asa Proctor, 45 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection to a May 31 incident.
- Timur Babadzhanov, 35 of Forest Hills, NY, is charged with CDL not obtained and no fee paid / over the registration weight in connection with a May 31 incident.
- Shauna Whitten, 48 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and an unregistered/expired registration in connection with a June 6 incident.
Dissolution of Marriage Filed
- Kacie R. Adcock versus Jacob R. Adcock
- Dean Wallace versus Cynthia M. Wallace
Marriage Licenses
- Kenneth Whitlock and Brittany Dunn, both of Plainview.
- Jason Hess and Shelia Vandygriff, both of Medora.
- Christian Smith and Tammy Lawson, both of Virden.
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MISDEMEANORS
Joshua A. Damm, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/making physical contact in connection with a November 14 incident.
Blake R. Laskach, 25 of Staunton, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a November 20 incident.
TRAFFIC
Kyle E. Devries, 36 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a November 5 incident.
Haider K. Omran, 57 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 MPH over the limit in connection with a November 15 incident.
Michael F. Reeder, 73 of Carlinville, is charged with leaving the scene and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 18 incident.
Keith S. Statler, 61 of Hillsboro, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 16 incident.
William T. Overturf, 39 of Benld, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 19 incident.
Gary A. Parker, 47 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a November 14 incident.
Kelly M. Lyons, 37 of Benld, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a November 14 incident.
Kyle E. Dotson, 59 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license and transporting/carrying alcohol/driving in connection with a November 16 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Joseph S. A. Evans versus Abby L. Evans
- George D. March versus Taylor R. Brown
- Elijah N. Powell versus Tori Lynn Loyd
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Caleb Brendan Owens and Kaitlyn Noelle Hargis, both of Mount Olive
- Justin Michael Hart and Sydney Annadale Gray, both of Carlinville
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Community News
Macoupin County Clerk, Recorder & Elections Office temporarily relocating due to courthouse renovations
The Macoupin County Clerk, Recorder, and Elections Office will temporarily relocate across the street to the Macoupin County Voting Center, located at 227 E. First South in Carlinville, beginning Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The move is necessary to accommodate HVAC system renovations in the Macoupin County Courthouse. The temporary relocation is expected to last until mid-January 2026.
During this time, all regular services — including vital records, recordings, elections, and general clerk functions — will continue to be available at the Voting Center. Office hours and contact information will remain the same.
However, due to limited space during the renovation, public searching and certain in-person services may be restricted. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the many online services offered through the Clerk’s website, including:
- Searching and ordering vital records
- Accessing property and land records
- Viewing election information and forms
- Checking registration and voter status
“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we make these necessary improvements to the Courthouse,” said Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan. “Our goal is to continue serving the public efficiently and safely, whether in person or online.”
Residents can visit www.macoupincountyclerk.com, call 217-854-3214, text 217-439-4499, or email elections@macoupincountyil.gov or recorder@macoupincountyil.gov for updates, online resources, and additional information.
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FELONIES
Christy M. Thornhill, 54 of Gillespie, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a December 14, 2024, incident.
Eugene Arnold, 62 of Royal Lakes, is charged with aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon in connection with a November 11 incident.
Andrew N. Gregory, 36 of Gillespie, is charged with obstructing justice/destroying evidence, driving under the influence of alcohol, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a November 13 incident.
Jared E. Gibbs, 38 of Palmyra, is charged with aggravated DUI, driving under the influence of alcohol, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and stopping/standing/parking/business in connection with a July 8 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Thor S. Barnes, 45 of Benld, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with an October 31 incident.
Juan F. Molina Fuentes, 43 of Glen Carbon, is charged with assault in connection with a November 12 incident.
Frederic J. Skinner. 22 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a November 11 incident.
Harold A. Wood, 79 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to land with a November 11 incident.
William L. Hartman, 44 of Benld, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with an October 4 incident.
William D. Friesland, 20 of Mount Olive, is charged with unlawful possession of blackjack/knife in connection with an October 27 incident.
Jakota M. Emery of Gillespie is charged with resisting/peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an October 22 incident.
Crystal J. Webb, 50 of Staunton, is charged with animal owner duties violation in connection with an October 21 incident.
James J. Hamilton, 18 of Brighton, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.
Joshua T. Reese, 19 of Jerseyville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.
Kyle T. Yate, 19 of Wood River, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.
TRAFFIC
Frederick Devone Jones, 28 of Columbia, SC, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a November 8 incident.
Eileen M. Chavez, 19 of Mount Prospect, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 9 incident.
Carla R. Franklin, 54 of Florissant, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license, headlight violation, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 1 incident.
Cheri L. Bagwell, 48 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, improper use of registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with an October 26 incident.
Jessica M. McCoy, 27 of Eagarville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an October 30 incident.
Jenna M. Forrest, 43 of Alton, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 11 incident.
Michael T. Chrystal, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an October 31 incident.
Shane C. Chance, 29 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 1 incident.
Tameka S. Turner, 35 of Waverly, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an October 29 incident.
Christian A. Darush, 25 of Hettick, is charged with expired registration in connection with a November 12 incident.
Cade W. Thoron, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 12 incident.
Wayne E. Mitchell, 46 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a November 1 incident.
Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 9 incident.
Carter R. Hood, 19 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 12 incident.
Timothy C. Hokenson, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with reckless driving and failure to reduce speed in connection with a November 11 incident.
Angela M. Sparling, 60 of Litchfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, disregarding an official traffic control device, and no notice of address/name change in connection with an October 30 incident.
William K. Kampmann III, 37 of Cottage Hills, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle in connection with a November 4 incident.
Christopher L. Vesper, 50 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an October 28 incident.
Christopher L. Paul, 62 of Bunker Hill, is charged with improper use of registration/title and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a November 10 incident.
Payge L. Masters, 20 of Mechanicsburg, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 3 incident.
Matthew L. Hauter, 46 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an October 28 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Ryan P. Williams versus Naomi N. Williams
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joseph Edward Hinch and Brittany Allen, both of Wilsonville
- Steven Caleb Hunter Wise and Christina Ann Seals, both of Carlinville
- Andrew Michael Bounds and Tamara Ann Cunningham, both of Virden
- Steve Jameson and Troi Gibbs-Petrie, both of Girard
