Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: October 4-11, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Janelle and Jared Brown have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against James Benner, Girard, seeking $1,050 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 500 block of West Franklin Street in Girard.
Mike Bassett and Sharon Rhodes have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Edward J. and Amy M. Fudge, seeking of judgment of $17,831.25 the plaintiffs claim is owed to them, along with attorney fees, court costs, and possession of premises located in the 7500 block of Detour Road in rural Bunker Hill.
Lirim Seferi, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Erick Benington and Nikkole Weis, Carlinville, seeking $2,000 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of Johnson Street in Carlinville.
CHS, Inc., Shipman, is suing Sonya Brook, doing business as Greentrac Recycling, Bunker Hill, for $22,073.66, along with court costs and a two percent monthly service fee, that the defendant allegedly owes for goods and services purchased on credit from June through July 2015.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Jennifer Branham, Staunton, for $14,161.36 that Branham allegedly owes on a defaulted L.L. Bean credit card account.
Old Republic Insurance Co. is suing Nicholas E. Bazzell, Bunker Hill, for $38,530.60, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a $23,427 promissory note executed in December 2012.
SMALL CLAIMS
Altonized Community Federal Credit Union has filed a two-count small clams complaint against David A. James, Jr., Piasa. Count I seeks a judgment of $6,656.52, plus interest at a rate of 8.9 percent and court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted $7,500 promissory note executed in January 2015, while Count II seeks $1,487.01 in attorney fees allegedly expended to collect a $2,400 promissory note executed in May 2015.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Kayla Frame, Mount Olive, for $2,224.40, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Synchrony Bank credit card account.
Springleaf Financial Services of Illinois, Springfield, is suing Henry A. Hunt, Carlinville, for $4,316.31, plus interest at a rate of 34.4 percent, court costs and attorney fees, allegedly owed on a defaulted $4,000 promissory note executed in January 2015.
Rob and Denise Wirth, Gillespie, is suing B & G Builders (Greg Birk), Staunton, for $5,402, claiming the defendant improperly installed a fitting at the concrete foundation on a perimeter drain.
Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Doyle Ivey, Jr., Staunton, for $1,107.58, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Barclays Bank Delaware credit card account.
FELONIES
Samantha S. Sampson, 47, Palmyra, is charged with retail theft and possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 3 incident in Palmyra. The criminal information alleges Sampson was in possession of a small quantity of methamphetamine when she was arrested for allegedly shoplifting make-up valued at less than $300 from the Dollar General Store in Palmyra. The retail theft charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for theft on Sampson’s record from 2000 in Morgan County.,
Justin R. Howerton, 20, Carlinville, is charged with grooming for allegedly using a computer between Aug. 21 and Sept. 19 to send messages to a minor with the intent to seduce the minor into sexual activity.
James A. Gristy, 61, Benld, is charged with delivery of cannabis in connection with a Feb. 17 incident during which he allegedly delivered 10 to 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis to an undercover law enforcement operative.
MISDEMEANORS
John Molinar, 30, Staunton, is charged with theft of property valued at less than $500 in connection with an Aug. 9 incident.
Gregory A. McMann, 51, Girard has been sentenced to probation and ordered to seek treatment for alcohol abuse after being convicted in connection with a pair of incidents occurring on Oct. 3. McMann was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly yelling, making obscene gestures and stepping in front of a school bus driven by a female driver and on which minors were passengers, and knocking on the door of a female Carlinville resident and repeatedly asking to be allowed inside the residence.
Ryan L. Marlen, 20, Gillespie, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with an Oct. 3 incident in Gillespie.
Bradley M.D. Miller, 18, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Sept. 30 incident in Carlinville.
Muhammad M. Lawal, 23, Maryville, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with an Oct. 7 incident during which he allegedly provided a false name to a Macoupin County Sheriff’s deputy after the deputy had detained him.
TRAFFIC
Cheyenne M. Bolton, 18, Springfield, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Sept. 29 incident on Alton Road at Loveless Parkway in Carlinville. She also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Taylor D. Auffarth, 26, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Sept. 21 incident on Macoupin Street at Spruce Street in Gillespie. In addition, Auffarth was issued a traffic citation for allegedly driving on a suspended driver’s license.
Larry J. Price, 55, Virden, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 1 incident in the 900 block of North Springfield Street in Virden.
Sarah M. Dobrinich, 32, Bethalto, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 3 incident. She also faces traffic charges for allegedly driving on a revoked driver’s license, alleged improper lane usage and failure to wear a seat belt.
Braxton E. Hummell, 23, Petersburg, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 1 incident on Interstate 55 in northbound lanes near milepost 44. In addition, Hummell was issued traffic citations for driving on a suspended driver’s license, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver and improper lane usage.
Christian M. Grimes, 19, Mount Olive, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 1 incident on Church Street at East First North Street in Mount Olive. Grimes also faces traffic charges for allegedly operating an uninsured motor vehicle, failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident and failing to report an accident to police.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Cynthia Ann Crisel, Benld, vs. John Alan Crisel, Benld.
- Leslie Brown, Standard City, vs. David Brown, Standard City.
- Andrew Edward Miller vs. Mae Rejoice Rozel Miskang Miller, both parties serving in the U.S. Air Force and listing military addresses.
- Paula J. Daube, Brighton, vs. Barrie A. Daube, Brighton.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Michael S. Kirk and Joyce E. Sanders, both of Carlinville.
- Phillip D. Rockey and Nicole R. Morton, both of Auburn.
- John G. Mills and Jennifer A. Rekart, both of Staunton.
- Benjamin K. Jackson and Kerri K. Landgrebe, both of Hettick
- Nicholas E. Skertich of Mount Olive and Kari J. Cerentano of Staunton.
- Charles R. Winsel and Glennys M. Richter, both of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
- Kevin N. Coleman and Ginger L. Jackson, both of Farmersville.
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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
