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Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: November 1-10, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Angela Meyers, Carlinville, is suing Kimberlee Wills, also known as Kimberlee Prueet, Carlinville, for damages amounting to less than $50,000 for injuries Meyers claims to have sustained in a Nov. 3, 2013, vehicular collision in Carlinville. According to the suit, Meyers was a passenger in southbound vehicle that was stopped at a stop sign on Plum Street when an eastbound vehicle driven by the defendant allegedly made a left turn off West Main Street onto Plum Street and collided with the vehicle in which Meyers was riding. She seeks a judgment to compensate her for her alleged injuries, pain and suffering, past and future medical expenses, and lost wages. The suit claims the defendant was negligent in that she allegedly failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles, failed to keep her vehicle under proper control, failed to adjust the speed and position of her vehicle to avoid the collision, drove on the wrong side of the street, and operated the vehicle while using an electronic device.
Danny Vesper has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Nick Smith and Jill Smith seeking $3,075 in alleged back rent, late fees and damage charges, plus possession of residential premises located in the 200 block of West Osie Street, Gillespie.
David and Kathleen Hawkinson, Girard, are suing FCA US, Inc., damages totaling less than $30,000, claiming the company breached both the written and implied warranties on a 2014 Jeep Cherokee the couple bought in October 2014 from Freedom Chevrolet. The plaintiffs claim the manufacturer of the vehicle failed or was unable to repair multiple defects after the vehicle was taken in several times for repairs. The alleged defects include a defective electrical system, a defective exhaust, a defective engine, a defective transmission and a defective HVAC system.
Joseph McLain, Benld, is suing Ford Motor Co. for damages totaling less than $30,000, claiming the company breached both the written and implied warranties on a Ford Focus he allegedly purchased for $20,250 in August 2014 from Koetting Ford, Inc., Granite City. McLain’s suit claims the company failed or was unable to repair multiple defects including a defective transmission, defective engine and electrical system, and defective body trim.
SMALL CLAIMS
St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing, Michael D. Goehlich, Girard, for $858.04 allegedly owed for medical goods and services.
Capital One Bank is suing David Blevins, Gillespie, for $1,672.17, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Michael Peper, Virden, for $1,841.93, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Anderson Hospital, Maryville, is suing Tawney R. Moore, Staunton, for $680.53 allegedly owed for medical goods and services.
Capital One Bank is suing John R. Nibbe, Jr., Virden, for $9,253.24, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Sandra Whitby, Carlinville, for $2,393.94, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Sam’s Club charge account.
Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Jaylena Harding, Carlinville, for $1,145.15, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Sam’s Club charge account.
Credit Acceptance Corp. is suing Charles L. Babcock, Raymond, for $7,009.81, plus court costs and $350 in attorney fees, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Credit One Bank is suing Emily Miller, Staunton, for $818.25, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Kevin Link, Brighton, for $1,037.29, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Toni Lafferty, Brighton, for $3,071.53, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Andrea Spicer, Carlinville, for $964.38, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Credit Acceptance Corp. is suing William Flynn, Jr., Springfield, for $8,770.48, plus court costs and $350 in attorney fees, allegedly owed on a defaulted auto loan.
Discover Bank is suing David W. Blevins, Gillespie, for $1,801.98, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Silvia Haas, Staunton, for $1,368.74, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Walmart credit card account.
Midland Funding, LLC., is suing Lorene Moore, Brighton, for $1,167.61, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Fingerhut charge account.
Educap, Inc., is suing Erin Miller and Morgan Bedsinger, both of Palmyra, for $4,171.50, plus court costs and $350 in attorney fees, allegedly owed on a defaulted education loan.
Discover Bank is suing Percy Stewart, Brighton, for $1,774.57, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
OSF Healthcare Systems is suing Michael Thomas, Gillespie, for $1,199.50, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical goods and services.
Eyecare of Carlinville is suing Benjamin Pickerill, Raymond, for $661, plus court costs, allegedly owed on an overdue account.
FELONIES
Tammy Weffenstette, 44, Virden is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Oct. 30 incident in Virden during which she allegedly possessed less than five grams a of substance containing methamphetamine and a quantity of Alprazolam, a controlled substance.
Judy M. Throne, 45, Bunker Hill, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery in connection with an Oct. 31 incident during which she allegedly kicked one Bunker Hill police officer in his groin and kicked another in his upper torso. In addition, she faces traffic charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a suspended driver’s license, improper turn signal and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Christopher W. Gunn, 35, Girard, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with a Nov. 4 incident in Virden during which he allegedly possessed less than five grams of a substance containing methamphetamine.
Bryon L. Dolliger, 48, Wilsonville, is charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding in connection with a Sept. 11 incident during which he attempted to elude a Benld police officer in the 1997 Ford truck he was driving after the officer activated his patrol car’s emergency lights. The criminal information alleges Dolliger disobeyed three traffic control devices while fleeing from the police officer. In addition to the felony, Dolliger faces traffic charges for improper lane usage, reckless driving and three counts of disregarding a traffic control device.
MISDEMEANORS
Zachary R. Finegan, 18, Bethalto, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by an underaged person in connection with a Nov. 1 incident on Illinois Route 16 east of Hornsby Road. in addition, he faces traffic charges for speeding 11 to 14 miles-per-hour over the posted speed limit and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Nicholas M. Bosoloke, 19, Godfrey, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by an underaged person in connection with a Nov. 1 incident on Illinois Route 16. He also is charged with illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger.
Jacob D. Skrabacz, 18, Godfrey, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by an underaged person in connection with a Nov. 1 incident on Illinois Route 16. He also is charged with illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger.
William G. Nix, 46, Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass in connection with a Nov. 3 incident during which he allegedly entered upon Macoupin County Housing Authority property in Carlinville after being served with a no trespassing warning.
Kelsey E. McKinney, 27, Carlinville, is charged with harassment by telephone in connection with a Nov. 3 incident during which she allegedly made a telephone call to a Carlinville woman with the intent to harass her.
Damian T. Vinson, 23, Brighton, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with an Aug. 21 incident during which he allegedly possessed a clear glass smoking device used for smoking cannabis.
Kenneth R. Jones, 23, Milwaukee, Wis., is charged with possession of cannabis in connection with an Aug. 13 incident during which he allegedly possessed 2.5 to 10 grams of a substance containing cannabis.
Lance D. Howard, 41, Brighton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 30 incident during which he allegedly grabbed another male by his shoulder and pushed him into a wall.
Nathan R. Wankerl, 38, New Berlin, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis in connection with an Aug. 14 incident during which he allegedly possessed a brown, red and purple bowl used for smoking marijuana and was in possession of 2.5 to 10 grams of a substance containing cannabis.
TRAFFIC
Dakota R. Millering, 20, Wood River, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Nov. 1 incident on Illinois Route 16 at Alward Road. In addition, he faces charges of speeding 15 to 20 miles-per-hour over the posted speed limit and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Frederick B. Webb, 46, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is charged with driving under the influence of drugs in connection with a Nov. 4 incident during which State Police troopers stopped the commercial vehicle he was driving in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near mile marker 46 at about 10:30 a.m.. Webb faces additional charges for possessing and driving under the influence of a dangerous substance, and failure to keep a log book.
Kaleb B. Huson, 21, Palmyra, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Nov. 4 incident on North Main Street in Palmyra. He also faces charges of driving with a faulty headlight and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
Lenora L. Canaday, Auburn, vs. Ronald G. Canaday, Girard.
Ann Price, Carlinville, vs. Justin Price, Carlinville.
Kelly Lyons, Gillespie, vs. Brandon Lyons, Sawyerville.
Lance Eden, Bunker Hill, vs. Kara Eden, Cottage Hills.
Dayna Ellen O’Connell, Gillespie, vs. Nicholas James O’Connell, Macoupin County Jail.
Deborah M. Boatman, Standard City, vs. William T. Boatman, Carlinville.
Nicholas S. Smith, Mt. Clare, vs. Jill M. Smith, Gillespie.
Vicki Senaldi, Staunton, vs. Raymond Senaldi, Staunton.
Tracy L. Bacon, Morgan County, vs. William B. Bacon, Palmyra.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
Lenora L. Canaday, Auburn, vs. Ronald G. Canaday, Girard.
Lance Eden, Bunker Hill, vs. Kara Eden, Cottage Hills.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Michael J. Puccetti, Girard, and Alexandria M. Case, Virden.
Tyler W. Cole, and Samantha J. Williams, both of Girard.
Scott J. Bader and Michele L. Winstead, both of Litchfield.
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Cases filed during August 20-26, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Frederic Skinner, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with theft of display merchandise in connection with an August 19 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Marcus Kampmann, 32 of Staunton, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an October 5, 2022, incident.
Matthew Stoops, 21 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of meth, driving unlicensed, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expiration of registration in connection with a May 26 incident.
Holly Messerly, 37 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an October 15, 2022, incident.
Kirklund Davis, 25 of Sawyerville, is charged with obstructing justice by destroying evidence, false report of an offense, leaving the scene, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and failing to reduce speed in connection with an August 22 incident.
Michael Mccormick, 66 of Wilsonville, is charged with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle in connection with an August 23 incident.
Alexander Dopuch, 28 of Benld, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 16 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Alphonso Anderson, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with an August 20 incident. He was also charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an August 21 incident.
James Rawlins, 61 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with an August 22 incident.
Arthur Massey, 58 of Brighton, is charged with aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon in connection with an August 11 incident.
Dustin Luketich, 33 of Plainview, is charged with theft of labor, services, or property in connection with a July 3 incident.
Kimberly Richey, 38 of Mount Olive, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with an August 11 incident.
Antonio Zollicoffer, 35 of Carlinville, is charged with theft in connection with a June 24 incident.
Kimberly Knott, 41 of Coffeen, is charged with two counts of writing a check knowing her depository would not honor in connection with incidents taking place on May 17 and May 20.
Rodney Knott Jr., 39 of Coffeen, is charged with writing a check knowing his depository would not honor in connection with an April 28 incident.
Fred Howell, 47 of Mount Olive, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an August 24 incident.
Stephanie Short, 58 of Bunker Hill, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an August 24 incident.
William Overturf, 36 of Eagarville, is charged with criminal trespassing to a vehicle, driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 24 incident.
TRAFFIC
Alice Horne, 63 of Hillsboro, is charged with driving under the influence of a drug in connection with an August 21 incident.
Dakota Throne, 24 of Eagarville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 12 incident.
Denyse Greff, 54 of Thayer, is charged with improper use of registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 17 incident.
Rebecca Morgan, 29 of Quincy, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 19 incident.
Michael Reeder, 68 of Carlinville, is charged with failing to notify damage done to an unattended vehicle and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 16 incident.
Darin Day, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 18 incident.
Theodore Hopper, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 1-10 mph above the limit in connection with an August 19 incident.
Charles Massie III, 27 of Breese, is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 19 incident.
Amanda Coyle, 39 of Girard, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 18 incident.
Krystal Ray, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 17 incident.
Adam Miller, 34 of Edwardsville, is charged with driving with a license that has been expired more than one year, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper lane usage in connection with an August 21 incident.
Irakli Tsiklauri, 40 of Brooklyn, NY, is charged with driving a vehicle requiring a CDL license while not obtaining a CDL license and not paying a fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 21 incident.
Rakhmatillo Tishaev, 30 of Kent, WA, is charged with driving a vehicle requiring a CDL license while not obtaining a CDL license and not paying a fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 22 incident.
Wayne Minhards, 66 of Greenfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 19 incident.
Venson Price, 42 of Alton, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with an August 18 incident.
Michael Mccormick, 66 of Wilsonville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 23 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Diana Aubin versus Richard Aubin
- Katherine Laslie versus Jared Gamble
- Katelyn Banister versus Adam Banister
- Clayton Heimlich versus Emily Hohn
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Alexander Dawson and Emily Turner, both of Carlinville
- Larry Lehman and April Ewin, both of Gillespie
- Blake Stone and Ryleigh Hinkle, both of Bunker Hill
- Wayne White and Lauren Bennett, both of Raymond
- Blake Bertolino and Taylor Jenkins, both of Girard
- Michaela Potthast of Alhambra and Trevor Straeter of Pocahontas
- Hannah Wilton of Carlinville and Nicholas Ondes of Mount Olive
- Shawn Schultze and Pamela Czarnecki, both of Bunker Hill
- Brock Bell of Delavan and Cara Emery of Carlinville
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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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A verdict was rendered on Tuesday in about 35 minutes for a Staunton man who was found guilty of criminal sexual assault.
Dillard Dehart Jr., 66 of Staunton, was charged with the offense on February 17, 2022, after his niece had accused him of the offense and had secretly recorded parts of the offense.
The secretly recorded videos were played for the jury, according to Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison who called multiple witnesses and tried the case.
Sentencing for Dehart Jr. is set for October 4, 2023.
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