Cases filed during April 20 through April 26. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Racheal A. Aleshire, 46 of Gillespie, is charged with burglary in connection with an April 19 incident.
Daniel L. Baglin, 43 of Gillespie, is charged with burglary in connection with an April 19 incident.
Marisa M. Stoops, 23 of Hillsboro, is charged with obstruction of justice/destroying evidence in connection with a March 22 incident.
Benny E. Fish, 50 of Grafton, is charged driving while revoked/suspended/DUI in connection with a March 23 incident.
John D. Wiseman, 54 of Bunker Hill, is charged with driving while revoked/suspended/DUI in connection with a March 17 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
John E. Sanders Jr, 24 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with an April 16 incident.
Theodore Davis, 76 of Dorsey, is charged with bad checks/obtaining control of property in connection with a February 21 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jason A. Frost, 29 of Terre Haute, IN, is charged with 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an April 20 incident.
Tracy L. Baker, 48 of Hettick, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 18 incident.
Hannah L. Penelton, 20 of Edwardsville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and following too closely in connection with an April 17 incident.
Brian D. O’Rane, 55 of Grant, FL, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 10 incident.
Emma M. Winchester, 19 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an April 15 incident.
Casey N. Fellin, 29 of Gillespie, is charged with leaving the scene in connection with an April 13 incident.
Brandy L. Rose, 38 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an April 11 incident.
Cory J. Green, 28 of Wood River, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 19 incident.
Ryan A. Livengood, 23 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 24 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
Rachel L. Bauer versus Ryan B. Bauer
Susan Crainick versus Anthony Crainick
Cassandra G. Klein versus Kevin A. Klein
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Robert A. Sanders-Emery and Kaitlynn Dilley, both of Pana
James Anthony Hoffman and Jill Ellen Cherry, both of Troy
Francis Robert Burba and Loretta Ann Cuny, both of Athens
Christian Bernard Skelton and Katherine Louise Young, both of Girard
Shawn Richard Jones and Jennifer L. Monte, both of Brighton
David Allen Anderson of Litchfield and Brittany Marie Hard of Red Bud
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.