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Macoupin County Courthouse News
FELONIES
Jerald L. Stilts, 57 of Bunker Hill, is charged with murder with intent to kill/injure, murder/strong probability of killing/injury, armed violence, aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, concealment of homicidal death, possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams), obstruction of justice/destroying evidence, and unlawful restraint in connection with a January 23 incident.
Joshua R. Nance, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with aggravated battery in a public place in connection with a January 11 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Kathleen A. Parish, 22, is charged with battery/causing bodily harm in connection with a January 25 incident.
Ashleigh K. Bethel, 41 of Benld, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a January 1 incident.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 37 of Gillespie, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a January 30 incident.
TRAFFIC
Karen D. Bell, 45 of Girard, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 19 incident.
Anton Klimov, 33 of Germantown, MD, is charged with CDL not obtained and no fee paid/over registration weight in connection with a January 19 incident.
Jessica R. Carney, 43 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 19 incident.
Amarion L. Saulsberry, 20 of Alton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 13 incident.
Tommie L. Jones Jr., 38 of East Saint Louis, is charged with improper use of registration/title in connection with a January 12 incident.
Lloyd D. Sanson, 55 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a January 11 incident.
Patrick C. Henkhaus, 35 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a January 19 incident.
Timothy R. Stewart, 51 of Highland, is charged with driving on suspended license, operating a motor vehicle with registration suspended, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 21 incident.
Cheri L. Bagwell, 47 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 26 incident.
Candise L. Spurgeon, 31 of Bunker Hill, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 28 incident.
Jeramie M. McFarland, 44 of Virden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 23 incident.
Kimberly A. Foster, 35 of Brighton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a January 25 incident.
Braiden T. Becker, 22 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper traffic lane usage in connection with a January 24 incident.
Enfu Bi, 53 of Chicago, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with a January 26 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- James G. Horne versus Emily I. Horne
- Ruth A. Allen versus Joshua N. Danis
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Timothy Martin Sharp and Cassara Marie Ellsworth, both of Virden
- Ashley Nicol Simpson and Emily Katherine Navarro, both of Plainview
- John Claude Hardy and Lisa Tyszczenko Depinto, both of Staunton
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FELONIES
Austin C. Drake, 30 of Girard, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>$500<$10k) and bad checks/obtaining control of property in connection with a September 22 and an October 7 incident.
William C. Cooper, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with burglary in connection with a November 1 incident.
Joseph L. Schnurr, 63 of De Soto, Mo, is charged with aggravated fleeing in connection with a November 26 incident.
Derek J. Bultema, 40 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with a November 26 incident.
Brandon A. Martin, 26 of Wood River, is charged with aiding/abetting/possession/selling a stolen vehicle and aggravated fleeing in connection with a November 26 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Richard J. Williams, 44 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle in connection with a November 14 incident.
Ryne L. Manion, 41 of Mt. Olive, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a November 20 incident.
TRAFFIC
Terence L. Binion, 51 of University City, MO, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 22 incident.
Andrew J. Goewey, 34 of Sawyerville, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 21-25 mph above the limit in connection with a November 22 incident.
Teresa J. Niewiadomski, 47 of Bethalto, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 19 incident.
Keona D. Roos, 22 of Freeburg, 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 a November 21 incident.
Zachary A. Johnston, 44 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 23 incident.
Alexis R. Spann, 32 of Auburn, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 19 incident.
Alicia N. Tamosaitis, 29 of Girard, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 19 incident.
Justin A. Collins, 37 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 20 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Allan L. Petit versus Teresa M. Pettit
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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.
