Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
FELONIES
Julia Y. Smiley, 42 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamines (<5 grams) in connection with a May 18 incident.
Michelle M. Otto, 47 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property ($500-10k) and criminal trespass to vehicle/physical control in connection with a May 18 incident.
Caleb P. Mabus, 28 of Shipman, is charged with aggravated battery/pregnant/handicapped and domestic battery/bodily harm in connection with a May 21 incident.
Nathan P. Devries, 41 of Mount Olive, is charged with criminal damage to property ($500-10k), driving under the influence of alcohol, and reckless driving in connection with a May 22 incident.
Frederic J. Skinner, 21 of Carlinville, is charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon and aggravated assault/use of a deadly weapon in connection with a May 22 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jeremy W. Pride, 40 of Shipman, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a May 8 incident.
Derek J. Bultema, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 13 incident.
Brian J. Mrozek, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with a May 13 incident.
Zachary C. Ondrey, 35 of Carlinvile, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and being unlicensed in connection with a May 13 incident.
Maryssa R. McCarthy, 27 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 9 incident.
Zachary D. Simmons, 33 of Staunton, is charged with improper use for registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a May 10 incident.
Albert W. Oertal Jr, 65 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 13 incident.
Alexander G. McDowell, 33 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 14 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Quentin Zenner versus Kaylee Zenner
- Cheryl R. Dugger versus Ricky E. Dugger
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Kyle Joseph Reid of Gillespie and Sidney Nicole Throne of Bunker Hill
- James Andrew Gernigin and Linda Marie Walsh, both of Brighton
- Jasen Ralph Hilyard and Brandy Nicole Carter, both of Bunker Hill
- Randall Eugene Bishop and Kayla Renee Matthews, both of Staunton
- Ben Ray Campbell and Kristen M. Bates, both of Carlinville
- TImothy David Conlee and Rodjai Ashante Kole Johnson, both of Bunker Hill
- Alex Douglas Perkins and Tabitha Rene Conlee, both of Girard
- WIlliam Duane Wheat and Jennifer Dawn Carrol, both of Bunker Hill
- Bryce Brian Beal and Mitchell Venegas, both of Carlinville
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Stacy L. Marshall, 59 of Wilsonville, is charged with stalking/cause fear of safety and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a January 23 incident.
Jarod A. Fagan, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated use of a communications device/death, two counts of aggravated DUI/crash/death, driving under the influence of alcohol, registration expiration, improper traffic lane usage, transporting/carrying alcohol, and seat belt required in connection with a December 9 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Frederic J. Skinner, 22 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) in connection with a December 30 incident.
Noel J. Kennon, 47 of Benld, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a January 12 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jessica D. Jackson, 37 of Girard, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 27 incident.
Mason C. Marquette, 18 of Virden, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit and transporting/carrying alcohol in connection with a January 21 incident.
Joshua D. Strode, 48 of Chatham, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 18 incident.
Rhiannon P. Ewin, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 28 incident.
Denae L. Clements, 32 of Gillespie, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration and expired registration in connection with a January 27 incident.
Anna M. Bearup, 44 of Auburn, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 27 incident.
Amanda M. McDowell, 43 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a January 27 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Ellie J. Ondrey versus Zachary C. Ondrey
- Lillyan Hawkins versus Drew M. Hawkins
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- John Louis Osborne and Melissa Jeannine Harbaugh, both of Hettick
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FELONIES
Frederick J. Carter, 58 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery/peace officer and criminal trespass to land in connection with a January 20 incident. He was also charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a January 21 incident.
Justine P. Bertoldi, 41 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams), no valid registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 21 incident.
Angela C. Wiser, 45 of Virden, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a July 15, 2025 incident.
James J. Denby, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with theft/stolen ($500<10k) in connection with a January 21 incident.
Makayla D. Jackson, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer and battery/making physical contact in connection with a January 21 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Martha A. Sheldon, 72 of Staunton, is charged with bad checks/obtain control of property in connection with an August 21, 2025 incident.
Sharayah R. Decker, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with bad checks/obtain control of property in connection with an October 16 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jean F. Burgess, 62 of Franklin, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 16 incident.
Rudy I. Hinijosa, 19 of Houston, TX, is charged with reckless driving, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit, and two counts of disregarding a stop sign in connection with a January 14 incident.
Kiara P. Harr, 24 of Hillview, is charged with cancelled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a January 18 incident.
Timothy A. Young, 48 of Benld, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 19 incident.
Michael D. Debose, 38 of Virden, is charged with improper use of registration/title and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 19 incident.
Tabitha S. Butcher, 46 of Carlinville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 18 incident.
Raymond Y. Sanchez Cruz, 27 of Chicago, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a January 20 incident.
Lance D. Howard, 51 of Brighton, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with a January 18 incident.
Brandon P. Bellm, 32 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a January 22 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Jamis L. Staten versus Jessica L. Staten.
- Jennifer Lau versus Jason Lau
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FELONIES
Daniel E. Richardson, 41 of Alton, is charged with aggravated domestic battery/strangulation and domestic battery (prior charge) in connection with a January 11 incident.
Jared D. Isringhausen, 39 of Medora, is charged with residential burglary and theft/control (<$500, prior charge) in connection with a January 11 incident. He was also charged with theft/control (<$500, prior charge) and criminal damage to property ($500, prior charge) in connection with a January 12 incident.
Dalton E. Jones, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon in connection with a January 10 incident.
Jeremy L Gunderson, 37 of Gillespie, is charged with obstructing justice/destroying evidence and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an April 18 incident.
Rudy I. Hinijosa, 35 of Houston, TX, is charged with aggravated fleeing disregarding 2+ traffic control devices in connection with a January 13 incident.
Brayden W. A. Blum, 23 of Gillespie, is charged with burglary, stalking/causing a person distress, two counts of criminal damage to property ($500-100k), theft/unauthorized control ($500), and electronic harassment in connection with a January 11 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Carl T. Painter, 49 of Virden, is charged with battery/making physical contact in connection with a January 12 incident.
Randall Levi Stevens, 35 of Staunton, is charged with two counts of violating an order after being served a notice in connection with a January 14 incident.
Mallory R. Roberts, 28 of Staunton, is charged with resisting/peace office/firefighter/corrections employee, criminal trespass to residence in connection with a January 14 incident. She is also charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with a January 11 incident.
TRAFFIC
Jennifer T. Wood, 39 of Brighton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a January 9 incident.
Racheal A. Aleshire, 47 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a January 8 incident.
Vernon E. Haustein, 38 of Granite City, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 11-14 mph above limit in connection with January 12 incident.
Jacob E. Schoenberg, 20 of Lake Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 10 incident.
John A. Nieto Florez, 24 of Cicero, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 10 incident.
Sheryce L. Long, 30 of Taylorville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a January 12 incident.
Shawn E. Evans, 55 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, no valid registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a January 6 incident.
Dashaylan A. Johnson, 21 of East Saint Louis, MO, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration, expired registration, and operating an uninsured vehicle in connection with a January 6 incident.
Cierra R. Smith, 32 of East Alton, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a January 14 incident.
Nicole L. Dittmar, 46 of Worden, is charged with driving on revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and op motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a January 14 incident.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- David A. Reinhard of Brighton and Shelby Lee Burton of Grafton.
