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FELONIES
Ariana M. Connor, 21 of Ashland, is charged with two counts of resisting a peace officer resulting in an injury in connection with a July 5 and November 2 incident.
Trent E. Fee, 59 of Godfrey, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (5<15) grams in connection with a September 1 incident.
Ronald W. Clarkson, 47 of Carlinville, is charged with obstructing justice/destroying evidence, driving under the influence, and leaving the scene in connection with a November 11 incident.
Paul M. Davis, 48 of Bunker Hill, is charged with aggravated assaulted/operating motor vehicle in connection with a November 5 incident.
Nathan R. Bricker, 45 of Girard, is charged with two counts of residential burglary, criminal damage to property ($500-10k), theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with an October 11 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Gregory S. Rothe, 46 of Staunton, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) in connection with an August 28 incident.
Keshawn K. Bush, 40 of Gillespie, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with an August 29 incident.
Justin B. Parker, 39 of Carlinville, is charged with assault in connection with an August 28 incident.
Brandon P. Bellm, 31 of Carlinville, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with an August 29 incident.
Jakob L. Conlee, 20 of Benld, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a November 5 incident.
Michael A. Walsh, 36 of Brighton, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a September 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Richard H. Votoupal, 36 of Granite City, is charged with driving on a revoked license, canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an October 25 incident.
Carla L. Greenwood, 47 of Brighton, is charged canceled/revoked/suspended registration and being unlicensed in connection with an October 24 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Marcella F. Cloud versus Eric R. Cloud
- Savanna M. Gass versus James C. Gass
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Chase Jeffery Becker of Carlyle and Natalie Lizbeth Castaneda of Plano
- Jason Wayne Cook and Alexandria Morgana Charlotte Kate Marshall, both of Carlinville
- Candon M. Hatalla and Emily Marie Nichelson, both of Girard
- Gage Michael Terpening and Kaitlyn Marie Hanks, both of Bunker Hill
- Scott Alan Fillback of Mount Olive and Michelle Diane Smith of Gillespie
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FELONIES
Kelsey E. McKinney, 36 of Virden, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a June 27 incident.
Natosha L. Michaelis, 38 of Carlinville, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a June 29 incident.
Ashleigh K. Bethe, 41 of Benld, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a June 30 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Natosha L. Michaelis, 38 of Carlinville, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with a June 28 incident.
Trey W. Fenton, 34 of Mount Olive, is charged with violation of a no contact order in connection with a June 30 incident.
TRAFFIC
Clinton H. Turner, 51 of Franklin, is charged with failure to notify of damage to an unattended vehicle in connection with a June 25 incident.
Drew M. Sickler, 31 of Litchfield, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a June 4 incident.
Dawn M. Malone, 58 of Collinsville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 19 incident.
Ian J. Martin, 29 of Springfield, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a June 20 incident.
Drequille S. Snow, 24 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a June 20 incident.
Brandon L. Pollard, 22 of Highland, is charged with driving on a revoked license, unlawful possession of cannabis, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and no seatbelt in connection with a June 19 incident.
Shane A. Smith, 50 of Girard, is charged with reckless driving, fleeing/attempting to elude an officer, failure to stop for a train or signal, improper turn signal, and driving/operating a non-highway vehicle in connection with a June 19 incident.
Lyndsey M. McCann, 29 of Bunker Hill, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a June 20 incident.
James S. Adams, 32 of Waterloo, IA, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 23 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Dylan Wright versus Charcsey Wright
- Adrienne L. Sullivan versus Michael J. Sullivan
- Lydia Michelle Brandon versus Sophia Rose Marie Brandon
- Steven Sadler versus Patricia Sadler
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Conner James Pollard and Elizabeth Marie Wasylenko, both of Gillespie
- David Keith Grider and Brandi Luann Defrates, both of Greenfield
- Issac Jacob Gotcher and Johannah Grace Martin, both of Carlinville
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FELONIES
Ronnie R. Cook, 54 of Sorento, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 12 incident.
Michael L. Ridenhour, 45 of East Alton, is charged with aggravated battery in a public place and domestic battery/contact/violation of a protection order in connection with a June 22 incident.
Michael A. Lewis, 48 of Girard, is charged with aggravated domestic battery/strangulation in connection with a June 24 incident.
Byron S. Helton, 22 of WIlsonville, is charged with aggravated battery/great bodily harm/peace officer, aggravated battery/great bodily harm, and retail theft (<$300) in connection with a June 23 incident.
Emilio R. McGill, 21 of Litchfield, is charged with criminal damage to property ($500-10k) in connection with an April 11 incident.
Brian H. Duff, 50 of Livingston, is charged with aiding/abetting/possession/selling a stolen vehicle in connection with a May 15 incident.
Eric R. Rouse, 62 of Palmyra, is charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer/firefighter/er worker and resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a June 26 incident.
Asa M. Proctor, 46 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (5<15) grams in connection with a June 27 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Hugh Kearse, 44 of Carlinville, is charged with bad checks/obtaining control of property in connection with a March 27 incident.
Che D. Dugan, 34 of Wilsonville, is charged with obstructing identification, improper use of registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, carry/display license/permit, and expiration of registration in connection with a June 22 incident.
Justin A. Hogue, 34 of Staunton, is charged with retail theft/display merchandise (<$300) in connection with a May 30 incident.
Sammra Miller of VIrden, is charged with bad checks/obtaining control of property in connection with a January 27 incident.
Marshall A. Taylor, 20 of Carlinville, is charged with consumption of liquor/minor in connection with a June 26 incident.
TRAFFIC
Robert T. Pirok, 41 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a June 15 incident.
Theodore Tj Hampton, 32 of Wood River, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 13 incident.
Brandon L. Pollard, 22 of Highland, is charged with driving on a revoked license, no seatbelt, transporting/carrying alcohol, and unlawful possession of cannabis in connection with a June 19 incident.
Drequille S. Snow, 24 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a June 20 incident.
Ian J. Martin, 29 of Springfield, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a June 20 incident.
Dawn M. Malone, 58 of Collinsville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 19 incident.
Alexis M. Harshabarger, 29 of Brighton, is charged with improper use of registration/title and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a June 9 incident.
Anthony J. Piper, 58 of Jerseyville, is charged with reckless driving, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit, disregarding a traffic control device, failure to reduce speed, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no seatbelt in connection with a June 5 incident.
Laura K. Britton, 42 of Girard, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a June 8 incident.
Brandi R. Laughlin, 52 of Auburn, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a June 13 incident.
Shawn E. Evans, 54 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a June 11 incident.
Anthony M. Lee Armstrong, 18 of Brighton, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a June 10 incident.
Ryan D. Beck, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a June 8 incident.
Scott A. Lewis, 52 of Girard, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a June 15 incident.
Michael T. Mitchusson, 32 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating a vehicle with suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper use of registration/title in connection with a June 19 incident.
TImothy J. Garrison, 32 of Carlinville, is charged with failure to notify of damage to an unattended vehicle and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a June 22 incident.
Rodjai A. Johnson, 21 of Carlinville, is charged with improper use of registration/title, driving 11-14 mph above the limit, and no seatbelt in connection with a June 17 incident.
Luis A. Gutierrez, 24 of Chicago, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with June 9 incident.
David L. Ross, 24 of Medora, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a June 11 incident.
Sara E. Ramirez Gomez, 38 of Burbank, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a June 11 incident.
Austin M. Reese, 28 of Carlinville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and being unlicensed in connection with a June 11 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Michelle M. Tapscott versus Jonathan J. Tapscott
- Bradley Allen Dugger versus Anita Ann Dugger
- Amy Smith versus Shane Smith
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- David Wayne Hildebrand of Gillespie and Katherine Marie Witt of Carlinville
- Colby A. Cagle and Ashton M. Loy, both of Gillespie
- Brian Dale Harris and Samantha Elaine Wake, both of Modesto
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Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced that Dennis Roeske, 33, of Gillespie, was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for methamphetamine delivery, a class X felony. This marks the second consecutive week in which Judge Joshua A. Meyer has ordered a ten-year sentence in the county.
The case stemmed from an incident on July 19, 2024, in Staunton. Roeske was stopped by Sgt. Justin Frankford for not having a front license plate and for speeding. During the traffic stop, Roeske threw a bag from his vehicle, which was later recovered by authorities. The substance inside was analyzed and found to include nearly 30 grams of methamphetamine and 6 grams of fentanyl. Investigations revealed that Roeske had traveled to Missouri to purchase the drugs, which he admitted he intended to sell in Macoupin County.
During the sentencing hearing, Judge Meyer emphasized the broader impact of Roeske’s actions, noting that such crimes harm not only the individual but also their families, friends, and the community at large by fueling addiction and criminal activity. The judge stressed the importance of deterring such offenses to protect the community.
Garrison commended the law enforcement agencies involved, stating, “The work of law enforcement in Macoupin County has resulted in approximately 60 cases sent to prison this year. I especially want to thank Sgt. Frankford and the South Central Illinois Drug Task Force for their continued efforts in combating the flow of meth in our county.”
