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Date range: January 10-18, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

NMTC, Inc., doing business as Matco Tools is seeking a judgment against Dennis Rull, Bunker Hill, for alleged breach of contract and wrongful detention of property. According to the suit, Rull entered into a dealership agreement with the plaintiff in November 2011 and subsequently borrowed $72,000 at 8.25 percent interest from the plaintiff in December of the same year to purchase tools and equipment. The complaint alleges the loan contract called for weekly payments of $203.76 for 10 years but that Rull has been in default on the loan since Jan. 22, 2016. Count I of the suit, alleging wrongful detention of property, seeks a court order to take possession of $63,000 worth of tools that allegedly are in Rull’s possession, plus $350 in damages for wrongful detention, along with court costs and attorney fees. Count II, alleging a breach of contract, seeks a judgment of $56,486.35 that Rull allegedly owes on the original loan, plus attorney fees in the amount of $350, along with court costs.

One Main Financial Group, LLC, is suing Linda Evans, Alton, for $10,000.50, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted loan agreement for $7,829.85 at an interest rate of 35.99 percent that allegedly was executed between the two parties in October 2014.

SMALL CLAIMS

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Anthony Williams, Bunker Hill, for $587.30, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/J.C. Penney credit card account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Valerie M. Stewart, Palmyra, for $4,236, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Sears credit card account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Bonnie S. Zirkelbach, Benld, for $4,645.41, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Sears credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Vicki Knott, Staunton, for $1,902.10, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Mandi Harlow, Modesto, for $826.62, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Old Navy credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Nancy Roberson, Gillespie, for $2,931.72, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Pay Pal credit account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Kristina Jones, Gillespie, for $874.86, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Jeffrey Helvey, Jr., Gillespie, for $1,060.45, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Ryan Zumwalt, Mount Olive, for $1,043.37, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing William Stack, Brighton, for $801.13, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Sam’s Club credit card account.

One Main Financial Group is suing Jessica and Joshua Koniak, Gillespie, for $4,735.36, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $4,100.66 loan executed in September 2015 at an interest rate of 35.99 percent.

One Main Financial Group is suing Zachary Lovely, Girard, for $7,766.91, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $6,000 loan executed in May 2015 at an interest rate of 35.99 percent.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Linda Kincaid, Bunker Hill, for $1,740.08, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Susan C. Allen, Staunton, for $2,001.07, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One Bank credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Ricky L. Ridenour, Benld, for $2,933.15, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Catherine A. Chirado, Benld, for $1,358.76, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

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Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing John L. Ward, Virden, for $874.56, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Fingerhut credit account.

Kurt Patel, doing business as the Carlinvilla Motel, Carlinville, is suing Gary Rutledge, Carlinville, for $860, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims he is owed for services rendered.

Anna Harlinski, Fort Smith, Ark., is suing Lynn Bruemmer, Wilsonville, for $1,975 that the plaintiff claims she is owed for rental property and expenses.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Kyle Wesley Kulenkamp, Carlinville, for $2,056, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is due for medical services.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Gregory and Rebecca Lynn Beichler, Carlinville, for $1,431.56, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is due for medical services.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Adam R. and Melissa K. Marshall, Virden, for $4,525.59, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is due for medical services.

Collection Management, Maryland Heights, Mo., is suing Anthony Wise, Carlinville, for $5,728 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital and $225 allegedly owed to Girard Family Healthcare, for a total of $5,953, plus court costs.

FELONIES

Holly R. Bennett, 45, Sorento, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine and driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a Dec. 5, 2016, incident. The driving on a revoked license was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction on Bennett’s record for driving on a revoked or suspended driver’s license.

Mark A. Miller, Jr., 36, Decatur, is charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a Dec. 17, 2016, incident during which he allegedly drove a 2011 Ford SUV in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near mile marker 45 at a time when his license was subject to revocation. The charge was elevated to a felony due to prior convictions on Millers record for driving on a revoked or suspended license in Macon and DeWitt counties.

David W. Bowers, 20, Brighton, is charged with failing to register as a sex offender as of Jan. 6 for allegedly failing to register with the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department within three days of becoming a resident in the Sheriff’s jurisdiction.

Jennifer L. Pickett, 34, Gillespie, is charged with forgery for allegedly altering a check written to her on Sept. 23, 2016, and drawn on a First National Bank account by changing the amount of the check from $100 to $400.

Roy E. Davis, 30, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Dec. 4, 2016, incident in Carlinville.

MISDEMEANORS

Donald E. Gray, Jr., 46, Staunton, is charged with possession of 10 to 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a Dec. 17, 2016, incident in Staunton.

Thomas L. Pittman, 40, Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Jan. 9 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly made contact of an insulting or provoking nature by grabbing his mother’s stomach in an area where a medical device was located.

David K. Daniel, 42, Carlinville, is charged with battery in connection with a Jan. 10 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly struck another male in the face with his fist, causing bodily harm.

Dallas M. Karrick, 57, Carlinville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a Nov. 11, 2016, incident during which he allegedly yelled and threw household items within his mother’s residence in such a manner as to alarm and disturb his mother and provoke a breach of the peace.

Sarah C. Goodman, 36, Springfield is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a Jan. 11 incident during which she allegedly provided a false name to an Illinois State Police trooper who had legally detained her at about 11:59 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near mile marker 44. Goodman also faces a traffic charge for alleged illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.

Shane D. Cole, 19, Nokomis, is charged with criminal trespass to a residence in connection with a Jan. 11 incident during which he allegedly entered a home without authority in the 600 block of West Second South Street in Carlinville.

Charlotte M. Crook, 19, Bunker Hill, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 and unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Dec. 31, 2016, incident on Franklin Street at Park Street in Bunker Hill.

TRAFFIC

Daren L. Wright, 34, Cottage Hills, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 8 incident at about 2:20 a.m. on Shipman Cut-Off Road at Brighton-Bunker Hill Road. Wright also faces traffic charges for allegedly disregarding a stop sign and failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident.

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Shane A. Fay, 38, Joliet, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 10 incident at about 1:30 a.m. in the 400 block of South Main Street in Palmyra. Fay also faces two counts of failure to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid an accident and improper traffic lane usage.

Vassilis Kitsas, 32, Livingston, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Jan. 9 incident at about 9:22 p.m. in Illinois Route 16 at Sherwood Road. Kitsas also was issued a traffic citation for alleged improper lane usage.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • David G. Bollman, II, Staunton, vs. Jessica R. Bollman, O’Fallon.
  • Michael R. Heyen, Benld, vs. Kimberly A. Heyen, Benld.
  • Joshua Swarringin, Shipman, vs. Madeline Swarringin, Carlinville.

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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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Macoupin County Clerk, Recorder & Elections Office temporarily relocating due to courthouse renovations

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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.

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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

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