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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.

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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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Cases filed during April 19 through April 25. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
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
  • Roger C. Stone and Julie L. Link, both of Virden.

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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

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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.

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