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Macoupin County Courthouse News
FELONIES
Donald E. Ruyle, 52 of Benld, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a September 5 incident.
Dylan C. Frensko, 26 of Gillespie, is charged with aggravated fleeing police / 21 mph over, reckless driving, improper traffic lane usage, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 23 incident.
Michael W. Griffith, 44 of Gillespie, is charged with aggravated DUI/license suspended or revoked, driving while revoked/suspended, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and carrying/displaying license/permit in connection with a September 8 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Nathaniel A. Spann, 26 of Girard, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a July 9 incident.
Zebadiah R. Robinette, 29 of Virden, is charged with criminal damage to property (<$500) in connection with an August 11 incident.
Wyatt M. Kruse, 31 of Wood River, is charged with retail theft/display merchandise (<$300) in connection with a July 24 incident.
Jessica M. Brackman, 33 of Gillespie, is charged with bad checks/obtaining control of property in connection with a June 8 incident.
TRAFFIC
Stephen E. Lucas, 21 of Crete, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a September 7 incident.
Alisha L. Humphrey, 28 of Milwaukee, WI, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a September 5 incident.
Michael S. Townley, 53 of Davenport, IA, is charged with improper class of CDL and no fee paid/over registration weight in connection with a September 4 incident.
Asa M. Proctor, 46 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a September 2 incident.
Kristia N. Manning, 39 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a September 9 incident.
Kenneth W. Rose, 48 of East Saint Louis, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a September 8 incident.
Ricky L. Hogan Jr., 42 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 29 incident.
Andrea L. Kissell, 36 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 25 incident.
Amanda S. Warren, 40 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 28 incident.
Tabatha L. Spann, 51 of Girard, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 18 incident.
Shawn E. Evans, 55 of East Alton, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 22 incident.
Glenn A. Seaton, 35 of Waggoner, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a September 6 incident.
Allen J. Stillwell, 49 of Chesterfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a September 7 incident.
Tabitha S. Butcher, 46 of Carlinville, is charged with cancelled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 27 incident.
Richard E. Main, 74 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a September 10 incident.
Sara A. Funderburk, 50 of Cottage Hills, is charged with cancelled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a September 5 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Larry L. Karns versus Darlene Karns
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Tanner Clark Gillespie of Palmyra and Brittany Kristine York of Saint Louis, Missouri
- Jacob Liles and Kylee Myers both of Staunton
- James Robert Shrum and Eliza Mae Brandmeyer both of Hamel
- Cody David Seidler and Alexandra Renee Mize both of Moro
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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.
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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.
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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.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Naomi Williams versus Ryan Williams
- Robert E. Adams versus Linda S. Adams
