Date range: July 6-11, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Macoupin County has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Kimberly A. Casey, Carlinville, seeking $1,775 in alleged past-due rent, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 200 block of East First South Street in Carlinville.
SMALL CLAIMS
Discover Bank is suing Angela K. Williams, Royal Lakes, for $5,556.76, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
FELONIES
Brendan J. Johannpeter, 20, Edwardsville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver in connection with a July 4 incident in Benld during which he allegedly was in possession of less than 10 grams of a substance containing cocaine.
Richard W. Burkart, 47, Decatur is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $2,267.50 on May 31 to Harmon’s Auctioneer, Shipman, while knowing the depository would not honor the draft.
MISDEMEANORS
Bulmaro Perez-Padilla, 27, Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property for allegedly causing less than $300 in damage to an exterior wall in the 800 block of Pine Street in Carlinville.
Kirk J. Short, 49. Godfrey, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a July 4 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly struck his wife in her face with his hand.
Bryan R. Nowan, 52, Virden is charged with domestic battery in connection with a July 3 incident in Virden during which he allegedly pushed a male member of his household to the ground.
Micah J. Ramsey, 30, Carlinville, is charged with battering in connection with a June 25 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly punched a male subject in his face with her fist.
TRAFFIC
Jose Alberto Alvarez Guerrero, 34, Tulsa, Okla., is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a July 3 incident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near mile marker 40.5. Guerrero also faces traffic charges for alleged improper lane usage and operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
Christina Hairston, Wood River, vs. Kevin Hairston, Hillsboro.
Ashley N. Parish, Mount Olive, vs. Eric D. Parish, Taylorville.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Aaron D. Robertson and Erin C. Boente, both of Fishers, Ind.
Shayne P. Carlile and Jennifer Lutz, both of Carlinville.
Matthew R. Gosch and Jennifer G. Goff, both of Indianapolis, Ind.
Patrick J. Springman and Callie S. Dowland, both of Jerseyville.
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Cases filed during April 19 through April 25. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Dana Goth, 49 of Staunton, is charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer/firefighter/ER worker in connection with an April 21 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Joshua E. Taylor, 42 of Taylorville, is charged with carrying/possessing a firearm in connection with a March 20 incident.
Tanner A. Easton, 41 of Mount Clare, is charged with battery/causing bodily harm in connection with an April 21 incident.
Michael J. Conaway, 61 of Girard, is charged with violating a stalking/no contact order in connection with an April 22 incident.
TRAFFIC
Brenton A. Bollinger, 22 of Carlivnille, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an April 19 incident.
Rebecca A. Troeckler, 36 of Edwardsville, is charged with improper use of registration/title, expired registration, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Jason A. Mitchell, 43 of Granite City, is charged with driving on a revoked license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an April 21 incident.
Jeremy A. Murphy, 47 of Girard, is charged with cancelled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an April 22 incident.
Aaron J. Bennett, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an April 20 incident.
Dorian F. Eguez, 20 of Springfield, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis as a driver in connection with an April 21 incident.
Joseph M. Corrado, 38 of Granite City, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with an April 23 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
Kayla S. Hayes versus Bradley Hayes
Kenneth A. Hellrung versus Andrea R. Hellrung
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Patrick J. Parker and Catherine T. Carrier, both of Springfield
Cases filed during April 12 through April 18. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Rusty S. Menge, 54 of Hettick, is charged with reckless discharging of a firearm in connection with an April 12 incident.
Brandon L. Allen, 41 of Port Orange, FL, is charged with two counts of unlawful commercial use of game ($500+), two counts of outfitting service without a permit, hunting on others land without permission, five counts of obtain license/revoked in a another state, using license issued to another, and loan/transfer license in connection to an April 16 incident.
Michelle D. Heaton, 51 of East Alton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a December 14, 2025 incident.
Tanner L. Wolff, 24 of Litchfield, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a December 13, 2025 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Larry E. Conlee, 42 of Mount Clare, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an April 11 incident.
Kenneth W. Bennett, 69 of Carlinville, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an April 14 incident.
Gregory A. Swift, 43 of Virden, is charged with heft of lost/mislaid property (<$500) in connection with an October 18, 2025 incident.
Brandon P. Bellm, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/causing bodily harm in connection with a March 18 incident.
Joseph S. Augustine, 50 of Staunton, is charged with tossing/throwing a jackrock on property in connection with an April 14 incident.
TRAFFIC
Casey C. Trebing, 28 of Worden, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 10 incident.
Ayman Y. Omar, 51 of Lake Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an April 12 incident.
John M. Steward, 29 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an April 12 incident.
Kylie T. Hunter, 29 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an April 12 incident.
Diana C. Hardison, 60 of Bunker Hill, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 12 incident.
Jimmy Monroe, 75 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license and improper traffic lane usage.
Richard A. Stuckey, 70 of Brighton, is charged with failure to notify of damage to an unattended vehicle in connection with an April 9 incident.
Camden G. Zumwalt, 18 of Staunton, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an April 14 incident.
Trinity A. Pruitt, 22 of Benld, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis/driver and driving 1-10 mph above the limit.
Keith M. Steele, 27 of Auburn, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an April 11 incident.
Joshua D. Strode, 48 of Chatham, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an April 10 incident.
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DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
Marshall Emery versus Maurissa Emery
Coltan Milton versus Chelsea Milton
Micah Gotter versus Pamela Gotter
Katie Ritter versus Thomas Ritter
James A. Donaldson versus Cheryl A. Donaldson
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Cristopher C. Miller and Yvonne M. Rendon, both of Carlinville.
Earl W. Tiepelman and Maria J. Goth, both of Mount Olive
Phillip L. Randazzo and Trisden M. Haggett, both of Gillespie.
Christopher T. Bertolis and Jordan R. Ryan, both of Mount Olive.
Robert A. Lee and Dawn M. Hilderbrand, both of Maryville.
Jason T. Daube and Jamie M. Goble, both of Brighton.
Gabriel E. Bliss and Grace A. Hobson, both of Virden.
Matthew G. Weidner of Bunker Hill and Claire A. Wilton of Carlinville
Michelle L. Dettwiler of Litchfield and Heather N. Geary of Vine Grove, Kentucky
Hunter Gl. Niemann of Litchfield and Hannah M. Ward of Pawnee
Cases filed during April 5 through April 11. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Justine D. Pocklington, 27 of Standard City, possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams), aggravated feeling police/21 mph over, no valid registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a February 2 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Katlyn N. Pilger, 21 of Benld, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with a March 28 incident.
Donald L. Lloyd, 46 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with an April 5 incident.
TRAFFIC
Tarina S. Slaughter, 47 of Girard, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 4 incident.
William C. Geiser, 60 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with an April 6 incident.
Lauren E. Wolfe, 21 of Granite City, is charged with improper use of registration/title and expiration of registration in connection with an April 3 incident.
Jim T. Wahl, 53 of Cottage Hills, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an April 8 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
Nora Washington versus Joseph D. Washington
Samantha Lehnen versus Chad Wallace
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Colton D. West of Hettick and Alina M. Carver of Scottville.
Devin J. Martin and Mariah P. Crane, both of Bunker Hill.
Jonathon E. Swisher of Shipman and Mackenzie P. Calvin of Saint Charles, MO.
Lucas Boschelli and Danielle J. Boatman, both of Carlinville.
Todd R. Leverton and Jennifer L. Bowman, both of Carlinville.