Cases filed during August 4 through August 10. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
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
Cases filed during January 4 through January 10. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Christopher L. Black, 43 of Virden, is charged with home invasion/causing injury and two counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer in connection with a January 4 incident.
Casey W. Sobberi, 40 of Wilsonville, is charged with burglary in connection with a January 3 incident.
Eugene Arnold, 62 of Royal Lakes, is charged with aggravated battery/great bodily harm, aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon, and domestic battery/bodily harm in connection with a January 6 incident.
Michael A. Upton, 34 of Palmyra, is charged with twelve counts of child pornography and possession of methamphetamine (5 grams) in connection with multiple dates in 2025.
Bryer D. Greff, 31 of Virden, is charged with aggravated battery/public place, resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee, and two counts of disorderly conduct in connection with a January 7 incident.
Shayne W. Dugger, 26 of Palmyra, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a September 28 incident.
Sarah L. Winston, 36 of Carlinville, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a November 4 incident.
TRAFFIC
Austin D. Courier, 30 of Vriden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a December 30 incident.
Courtney N. Lomelino, 23 of Virden, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a December 25 incident.
William R. Dyer, 55 of Carlinville, is charged with leaving the scene, driver failing to give notice of a crash, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper traffic lane usage, seat belt required/driver, and failure to reduce speed in connection with a January 4 incident.
Billy R. Austin, 44 of Modesto, is charged with expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and being unlicensed in connection with a January 4 incident.
Richard W. Wallis, 63 of Nilwood, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 5 incident.
Stephanie E. Jennings, 34 of Girard, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a January 6 incident.
Bruce A. Day, 60 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 5 incident.
Clayton R. Sampson, 19 of Palmyra, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 6 incident.
Dakota R. Lavely, 20 of Troy, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 5 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 December 30 incident.
Monty M. Gardner, 55 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 2 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
Catherine Harrison versus David Breen
Margaret Putman versus Justin S. Putman
Taunia R. Moore versus Blake A. Moore
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Wade Logan Yates of Brighton and Anna Catherine Marcy of Riverton.
Douglas Guennewig and Buffy Riddens, both of Staunton.
Cases filed during December 28 through January 3. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Micah J. Ramsey, 39 of Carlinville, is charged with aiding/abetting/selling a stolen vehicle and driving on a revoked license in connection with a December 27 incident.
Shawn M. McBride, 38 of Staunton, is charged with obstructing justice/destroying evidence in connection with a December 18 incident.
Riley G. Rhodes, 18 of Carlinville, is charged with possession/displaying an altered ID card in connection with a December 18 incident.
Shane S. Bell, 35 of Girard, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a November 6 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Ted. E. Hanner, 50 of Bunker Hill, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a December 3 incident.
Brittany M. Lyons, 35 of Benld, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a December 19 incident.
Betty J. Jamieson, 75 of Carlinville, is charged with violating the animal control act in connection with a December 29 incident.
James J. Denby, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a December 8 incident.
Tricia J. Pfeiler, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/cause bodily harm and cruelty to animals in connection with a January 1 incident.
Rodney J. Rosentreter, 60 of Gillespie, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) and resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a January 1 incident.
TRAFFIC
Rustin L. Reed, 19 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a December 27 incident.
Passion M. Kinzey, 33 of Chicago, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a December 27 incident.
Ella R. Robinson, 20 of Bonne Terre, MO, is charged with speeding 35 mph over the limit in connection with a December 30 incident.
Julie B. Kruse, 55 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a December 18 incident.
Gregory A. Knezic, 60 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper use of registration/title in connection with a December 23 incident.
Dixie L. Moffitt, 73 of Worden, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a December 22 incident.
Dakota L. Schoondyke, 28 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a December 26 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
Debra E. Seago versus Carl L. Seago Jr.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
David L. Ehlers and Shirley Marie Lee Haines, both of Bunker Hill.
Steven D. Clattenburg and Billie Jo Croll, both of Virden.
Robert J. Halpin and Chelsea L. Kirkover, both of Gillespie.
Cases filed during December 21 through December 27. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Brandon M. Brown, 42 of Mount Olive, is charged with burglary in connection with a December 20 incident.
James D. Force of Benld is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer in connection with a December 12 incident.
Walter L. Vester, 31 of Benld, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an October 22 incident.
Dustin W. Huggins, 44 of Plainview, is charged with criminal trespass to a resident with a person present and domestic battery/physical contact in connection with a December 25 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Andrew J. Tapia, 48 of Collinsville, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) in connection with a December 20 incident.
Zachary A. Bowman, 31 of Chesterfield, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with a December 11 incident.
Robyn L. Whitford, 50 of Granite City, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a December 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Lillian G. Bethel, 20 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a December 19 incident.
William C. Parker, 63 of Mt. Olive, is charged with improper use of registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with a December 20 incident.
Arthur S. Zumwalt, 42 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a December 22 incident.
Sharon D. Wilder, 47 of Jackson, TN, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a December 22 incident.