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Date range: October 12-October 17, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

Central Illinois Realty Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Tiffany McCoy, Virden, seeking $945 in alleged back rent and late fees, plus court costs, along with possession of residential premises located in the Whispering Pines mobile home court in Virden.

CEFCU is suing Bonnie L. Springman, Carlinville, for $12,211.25, plus interest from Aug. 28 to the date of judgment, allegedly owed on a defaulted retail installment agreement executed in February 2015 for $16,486.43 for the purchase of a 2008 Buick Enclave.

Scott D. Mahan has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Mischelle Mueller, Brighton, seeking possession of residential premises located in the 300 block of Market Street in Brighton, along with an unspecified monetary judgment for any damages to the premises.

Central Illinois Realty Co., has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Nicole Gonzales, Virden, seeking $1,440 in alleged back rent and late fees, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of Jones Street in Virden.

Central Illinois Realty Co., has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brandy Horn, Virden, seeking $945 in alleged back rent and late fees, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of Jones Street in Virden.

SMALL CLAIMS

In separate suits, Capital One Bank is suing Garrett E. Sebastion, Shipman, for $1,264.28 and $1,205.55. plus court costs, that the defendant allegedly owes on two defaulted credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Connor Daugherty, Brighton, for $814.16, plus court costs, that the defendant allegedly owes on a defaulted Best Buy credit card account.

Discover Bank is suing Melissa S. Cameron, Brighton, for $9,849.66, plus court costs, that the defendant allegedly owes on a defaulted credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Larry M. Wright, Benld, for $1,305.06, plus court costs, that Wright allegedly owes on a defaulted credit card account.

Saint Francis Hospital is suing Shelby L. Hamilton, Gillespie, for $807.71 that the defendant allegedly owes for medical services.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Judith Tomasko, Virden, for $1,170.10 that the defendant allegedly owes on a defaulted Barclays Bank Delaware credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Michael V. Biciocchi, Alton, for $3,445.98, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Patrick Bangert, Gillespie, for $1,029.18, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Somer Crays, Carlinville, for $907.03, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Synchrony Bank/Amazon credit card account.

Capital Systems, LLC, is suing George R. Robson, Girard, for $2,924.18, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted student loan executed with Navient Credit Finance Corp.

Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Bonnie K. Otken, Nilwood, for $2,991.06, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Citibank credit card account.

Rob and Denise Wirth, Gillespie, is suing B & G Builders (Greg Birk), Staunton, for damages in the amount of $10,000, claiming that a septic leach field installed by the defendant failed.

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union is suing Charles G. Cadmus, Brighton, for $8,881.09, plus nine percent interest from Nov. 18, 2015, to the date of judgment, allegedly owed on a defaulted checking card account.

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CACH, LLC, is suing Cathy L. Huffman, Palmyra, for $2,685.13, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted First Bankcard credit card account.

CACH, LLC, is suing Karen D. Warren, Plainview, for $2,474.43, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted First Bankcard credit card account.

FELONIES

Donald L. Mitchell, 51, Girard, is charged with aggravated battery and battery in connection with an Oct. 10 incident in Girard during which he allegedly slapped a pregnant female in her face and made physical contact of an “insulting or provoking nature” by pouring beer over the head of another individual.

Zachary A. Turner, 28, Virden, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 10 incident in Virden during which he allegedly was found to be in possession of methamphetamine when the vehicle he was driving was stopped for an alleged traffic offense. Turner also faces traffic charges for allegedly making an improper turn signal and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Frank R. White, 33, Virden is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 8 incident in Virden during which he allegedly caused bodily harm to his girlfriend by gouging his thumbs into her eye sockets. The charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions on his record for domestic battery from Nov. 27, 2012, Aug. 31, 2010, and Dec. 20, 2000, all in Sangamon County.

Michael S. Hillis, 48, Greenfield, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine and unlawful use of weapons in connection with an Oct. 9 incident on Shipman Road at Stagecoach Road during which he allegedly was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and an uncased taser within immediate reach in his vehicle when the vehicle he was driving was stopped for an alleged traffic offense. Hillis also faces traffic charges for alleged improper lane usage, driving on a revoked driver’s license and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.

Tyler J. Kluthe, 27, Mount Olive, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of cannabis in connection with a May 28 incident during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing alprazolam and between 30 and 100 grams of a substance containing cannabis.

MISDEMEANORS

Brittany M. Bickel, 22, Troy, is charged with domestic battery and resisting a peace officer in connection with an incident during which she allegedly struck her boyfriend in his head and face. Bickel also is accused for fleeing from a Macoupin County Sheriff’s deputy’s squad car while handcuffed and pulling away from the deputy when she was apprehended.

David K. McIntosh, 30, Bonneville, Kentucky, is charged with criminal trespass to property in connection with a Sept. 1 incident during which he allegedly remained at the Workplace Pub, East Gillespie, after being ordered by an employee to leave the premises.

In separate cases, William R. Werner, 20, Gillespie, and Claire D. Painter, 18, Litchfield, face multiple counts of criminal damage to property for allegedly spray painting public property on three separate occasions in the Gillespie/Benld area. Werner is accused of causing less than $300 in damage by spray painting a welcome sign at Gillespie Lake on Aug. 2, spray painting the Village Hall in Benld on Aug. 8, and spray painting a guard rail on Second Street in Gillespie on Aug. 16. Painter faces two counts of criminal damage to property in connection with the Aug. 2 and Aug. 8 spray painting incidents.

Dennis T. Parrish, 35, Mount Olive, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an Oct. 2 incident during which he allegedly forcibly shoved a female family member.

Brandon M. Lyons, 35, Staunton, is charged with violating a court order of protection in connection with an Oct. 5 incident during which he allegedly made contact via Facebook with a Gillespie female subject to an order of protection from him.

TRAFFIC

Melinda K. Hull, 52, Litchfield, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 5 incident at 4:20 a.m. on Illinois Route 16 at Broadway Street in Honey Point Township. In addition, Hull faces traffic charges for alleged illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, failure to reduce the speed of the vehicle she was driving to avoid and accident and improper lane usage.

Earl H. Dyer, 56, Staunton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 1 incident at 5:40 a.m. in Staunton. Additionally, he faces traffic charges for alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to reduce the speed of the vehicle he was driving to avoid an accident and leaving the scene of an accident.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Andrea Wilson, Girard, vs. Stewart Wilson, Girard,
  • Cynthia Cox, Gillespie, vs. Jeffrey A. Cox, Gillespie.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Timothy D. Reid and Jessica L. Spangler, both of Gillespie.
  • Michael B. Gibson and Holly L. Farley, both of Wilsonville.
  • Jesse J. Kahl of Dorchester and Samantha M. Conlee of Gillespie.
  • Joshua Lee Costello and Amy Rose Hinsey, both of Gillespie.
  • Andy Ray Hubbard and Kelsey Lynn Allen, both of St. Louis, Mo.
  • Jeremy W. Burrow and Amy M. Daniels, both of Chesterfield.

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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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