Date range: May 24-31, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

Elizabeth Heflin, Highland, is suing her ex-husband, Bryon Heflin, Bunker Hill, for possession of nine head of cattle the plaintiff claims the defendant unlawfully removed from her father’s farm last September. The complaint in replevin was filed originally on Dec. 18, 2015, in Madison County and was transferred to Macoupin County Circuit Court last week. According to the suit, the couple was divorced on March 14, 2011, at which time the court awarded any property in possession of the two parties to the respective parties. At the time of the divorce, Elizabeth Heflin allegedly was in possession of an unspecified number of cattle that had been purchased during the marriage. The cattle were housed and fed on her father’s farm after the divorce was final, the suit alleges. Elizabeth Heflin claims her ex-husband removed nine head of cattle from her father’s farm around Sept. 19, 2015, in violation of the divorce decree. The suit seeks the return of the cattle, plus a monetary award for court costs and other relief.

Velocity Investments, LLC, is suing Kerry Crain, Bunker Hill, for $16,452.01, plus court costs, that Crain allegedly owes on a defaulted loan agreement executed between him and the Lending Club Corp in April 2014. According to the suit, Crain obtained the original $18,500 loan via the internet and later defaulted on payments to retire the debt.

Leslie Brown, Standard City, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Tracey Richardson, Carlinville, seeking $850 in alleged back rent, plus possession of a residential apartment located in the 500 block West First South Street in Carlinville.

SMALL CLAIMS

Discover Bank is suing John Fisher, Virden, for $1,656.83, plus court costs, that Fisher allegedly owes for a defaulted credit card account.

Discover Bank is suing Catherine Petrak, Benld, for $8,892.70, plus court costs, that Petrak allegedly owes for a defaulted credit card account.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Roy and Toni Groves, Palmyra, for $2,047.05, plus court costs, that the couple allegedly owes for medical services.

Discover Bank is suing Harry D. Cook, Benld, for $1,950.71, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

Discover Bank is suing Allison S. Dukes, Gillespie, for $2,083.62, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

First Community Credit Union is suing Karen D. and Gary Warren, Plainview, for $5,256.12, plus interest at 8.9 percent, attorney fees and court costs, that the Warrens allegedly owe for a defaulted credit card account.

Citibank is suing David W. Mullenix, Bunker Hill, for $4,742.54, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Saint Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing John Hrnyak, Gillespie, for $2,594.01, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Saint Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing John W. Brown, Gillespie, for $655.12, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Saint Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing Keith A. Guild, Mount Olive, for $711.59, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Saint Francis Hospital, Litchfield, is suing Bradley Hartman, Mount Olive, for $950.40, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Capital One Bank is suing Merri L. Bogard, Staunton, for $1,526.97, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Marsha D. Davis, Brighton, for $3,041.72, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Stephen A. Sampson, Benld, for $1,249.01, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Jason A. Reynolds, Carlinville, for $1899.15, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

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Capital One Bank is suing Tracy L. Grubb, Medora, for $4,640.42, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Ashley Vice, Girard, for $1,911.48, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Kerri Severs, Bunker Hill, for $2,384.16, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Gail L. Allen, Virden, for $1,305.97, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted U.S. Bank National Association account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Christopher J. Sanders, Carlinville, for $3,188.83, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted Home Depot credit card account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Joshua C. McDaniels, Carlinville, for $805.93, plus court cost, allegedly owed for a defaulted Maurice’s credit card account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing John N. Frakey, Girard, for $1,048.20, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted Gander Mountain credit card account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing Merri Bogard, Staunton, for $1,448.98, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted Synchrony Bank credit card account.

World’s Foremost Bank is suing Monty Brown, Mount Olive, for $2,211.90, plus court costs, allegedly owed for a defaulted credit card account.

FELONIES

Bonnie G. Madison, 36, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver in connection with a May 24 incident in Carlinville.

Tyree Simmons, 53, Rockford, is charged with aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude a peace officer in connection with a May 21 incident on Illinois Route 4 in Staunton during which he allegedly drove a 2016 Jeep at high rates of speed in an attempt to flee and elude an Illinois State Police trooper who was attempting to initiate a traffic stop. In addition, Simmons faces multiple traffic charges in connection with the incident, including three counts of driving on a revoked driver’s license, two counts of reckless driving, speeding 35 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit, speeding 26 to 34 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit, making an improper turn signal and disregarding a stop sign.

Levi J. Newman, 20, Alton, is charged with possession of less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin in connection with a Mary 21 incident in Carlinville.

Yvette M. Huett, 42, Staunton, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an April 2 incident in Gillespie.

David A. Lahman, 37, Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an April 2 incident in Gillespie.

Kenneth Stone, 35, Virden, is charged with two counts of violating a stalking/no contact order in connection with incidents on May 24 during which he allegedly yelled profanities at a male and female, but of whom were subject to a court imposed stalking/no contact order. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for the same offense on Stone’s record from June 30, 2015.

Kyle W. Bennett, 29, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a March 25 incident in Carlinville.

TRAFFIC

Dane A. Walker, 45, Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 21 incident on Johnson Street at Morgan Street in Carlinville. Walker also faces traffic charges for allegedly disregarding a stop sign and illegally transporting alcohol as a driver.

Jessica Kirk-Gregory, 24, Alton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a 2 a.m. incident on May 22 on North Broad Street at Broadway in Carlinville. She also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.

Clifford G. McAffee, 40, Godfrey, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 21 incident on Shipman Road about seven-tenths of a mile north of Robinson Road. McAffee also was issued a traffic citation for allegedly failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident.

Jerry D. Ikerman, 57, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a May 20 incident on East Elm Street at Clay Street in Gillespie. Ikerman also faces traffic charges for allegedly following a vehicle too closely, failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident and improperly using a traffic lane.

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MISDEMEANORS

Claudia N. Dinardo, 19, Auburn, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a May 21 incident on Nine Mile Road near Davis Road.

Zachary S. Boston, 27, Cottage Hills, is charged with possession of less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a May 13 incident.

Blake I. Thompson, 25, Jerseyville, is charged with possession of less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a May 13 incident.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

• Charles H. Fletcher, Mount Olive, vs. Rebecca L. Fletcher, Alton.
• Kate Lee, Staunton, vs. Dustin Lee, Bunker Hill.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

• Joe T. Fernandez and Melissa A. Bellovich, both of Staunton.
• Jeromy E. Embry and Catherine R. Brown, both of Staunton.
• Lou E. Thery and Jennifer S. Byots, both of Bunker Hill.
• Spencer G. Deuel of Jerseyville and Karla M. Meisner of Piasa.
• Justin D. Shearer of Indianapolis, Ind., and Kira L. Enders of Greenwood, Ind.
• Damon M. Wahl of Fort Riley, Kansas, and Michelle R. Eippert of Dorsey.
• Aaron J. Bowman and Sarah A. Werner,both of Brighton.
• Zachary M. Harris of Gardendale, Ala., and Katie D. Tillman of Staunton.
• Eddie Emery and Alyssa M. Cole, both of Girard.

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