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Macoupin County Courthouse News
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.
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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MISDEMEANORS
Joshua A. Damm, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/making physical contact in connection with a November 14 incident.
Blake R. Laskach, 25 of Staunton, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a November 20 incident.
TRAFFIC
Kyle E. Devries, 36 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a November 5 incident.
Haider K. Omran, 57 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 MPH over the limit in connection with a November 15 incident.
Michael F. Reeder, 73 of Carlinville, is charged with leaving the scene and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 18 incident.
Keith S. Statler, 61 of Hillsboro, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 16 incident.
William T. Overturf, 39 of Benld, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 19 incident.
Gary A. Parker, 47 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a November 14 incident.
Kelly M. Lyons, 37 of Benld, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a November 14 incident.
Kyle E. Dotson, 59 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license and transporting/carrying alcohol/driving in connection with a November 16 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Joseph S. A. Evans versus Abby L. Evans
- George D. March versus Taylor R. Brown
- Elijah N. Powell versus Tori Lynn Loyd
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Caleb Brendan Owens and Kaitlyn Noelle Hargis, both of Mount Olive
- Justin Michael Hart and Sydney Annadale Gray, both of Carlinville
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Community News
Macoupin County Clerk, Recorder & Elections Office temporarily relocating due to courthouse renovations
The Macoupin County Clerk, Recorder, and Elections Office will temporarily relocate across the street to the Macoupin County Voting Center, located at 227 E. First South in Carlinville, beginning Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The move is necessary to accommodate HVAC system renovations in the Macoupin County Courthouse. The temporary relocation is expected to last until mid-January 2026.
During this time, all regular services — including vital records, recordings, elections, and general clerk functions — will continue to be available at the Voting Center. Office hours and contact information will remain the same.
However, due to limited space during the renovation, public searching and certain in-person services may be restricted. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the many online services offered through the Clerk’s website, including:
- Searching and ordering vital records
- Accessing property and land records
- Viewing election information and forms
- Checking registration and voter status
“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we make these necessary improvements to the Courthouse,” said Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan. “Our goal is to continue serving the public efficiently and safely, whether in person or online.”
Residents can visit www.macoupincountyclerk.com, call 217-854-3214, text 217-439-4499, or email elections@macoupincountyil.gov or recorder@macoupincountyil.gov for updates, online resources, and additional information.
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FELONIES
Christy M. Thornhill, 54 of Gillespie, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a December 14, 2024, incident.
Eugene Arnold, 62 of Royal Lakes, is charged with aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon in connection with a November 11 incident.
Andrew N. Gregory, 36 of Gillespie, is charged with obstructing justice/destroying evidence, driving under the influence of alcohol, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a November 13 incident.
Jared E. Gibbs, 38 of Palmyra, is charged with aggravated DUI, driving under the influence of alcohol, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and stopping/standing/parking/business in connection with a July 8 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Thor S. Barnes, 45 of Benld, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with an October 31 incident.
Juan F. Molina Fuentes, 43 of Glen Carbon, is charged with assault in connection with a November 12 incident.
Frederic J. Skinner. 22 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a November 11 incident.
Harold A. Wood, 79 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to land with a November 11 incident.
William L. Hartman, 44 of Benld, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with an October 4 incident.
William D. Friesland, 20 of Mount Olive, is charged with unlawful possession of blackjack/knife in connection with an October 27 incident.
Jakota M. Emery of Gillespie is charged with resisting/peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an October 22 incident.
Crystal J. Webb, 50 of Staunton, is charged with animal owner duties violation in connection with an October 21 incident.
James J. Hamilton, 18 of Brighton, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.
Joshua T. Reese, 19 of Jerseyville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.
Kyle T. Yate, 19 of Wood River, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.
TRAFFIC
Frederick Devone Jones, 28 of Columbia, SC, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a November 8 incident.
Eileen M. Chavez, 19 of Mount Prospect, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 9 incident.
Carla R. Franklin, 54 of Florissant, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license, headlight violation, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 1 incident.
Cheri L. Bagwell, 48 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, improper use of registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with an October 26 incident.
Jessica M. McCoy, 27 of Eagarville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an October 30 incident.
Jenna M. Forrest, 43 of Alton, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 11 incident.
Michael T. Chrystal, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an October 31 incident.
Shane C. Chance, 29 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 1 incident.
Tameka S. Turner, 35 of Waverly, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an October 29 incident.
Christian A. Darush, 25 of Hettick, is charged with expired registration in connection with a November 12 incident.
Cade W. Thoron, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 12 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 November 1 incident.
Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 9 incident.
Carter R. Hood, 19 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 12 incident.
Timothy C. Hokenson, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with reckless driving and failure to reduce speed in connection with a November 11 incident.
Angela M. Sparling, 60 of Litchfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, disregarding an official traffic control device, and no notice of address/name change in connection with an October 30 incident.
William K. Kampmann III, 37 of Cottage Hills, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle in connection with a November 4 incident.
Christopher L. Vesper, 50 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an October 28 incident.
Christopher L. Paul, 62 of Bunker Hill, is charged with improper use of registration/title and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a November 10 incident.
Payge L. Masters, 20 of Mechanicsburg, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 3 incident.
Matthew L. Hauter, 46 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an October 28 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Ryan P. Williams versus Naomi N. Williams
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joseph Edward Hinch and Brittany Allen, both of Wilsonville
- Steven Caleb Hunter Wise and Christina Ann Seals, both of Carlinville
- Andrew Michael Bounds and Tamara Ann Cunningham, both of Virden
- Steve Jameson and Troi Gibbs-Petrie, both of Girard
