Date range: February 7-February 14, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

A Gillespie couple is suing a rural Gillespie man for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries they claim to sustained in a Dec. 23, 2016, vehicular crash west of Gillespie. According to the suit, Larry and Bennie Secor were injured when the vehicle Larry Secor was driving collided with a vehicle driven by the defendant, Billy J. Malloy of rural Gillespie. Secor’s wife, Bennie Secor, reportedly was a passenger in the Secor vehicle. The suit claims the accident occurred when Malloy’s southbound vehicle pulled onto Illinois Route 16 from Spanish Needle Road into the path of Secor’s eastbound vehicle at about 4:45 p.m. The suit claims Malloy was negligent in that he allegedly disobeyed a stop sign at the intersection, failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles, failed to reduce the speed of his vehicle when he saw or should have seen the Secor vehicle approaching, and driving his vehicle at a speed that was too great for conditions. Both plaintiffs claim to sustained injuries to their back, neck, shoulders and body as a result of the accident. They claim to have expended large sums of money for medical care and allege that they expect to expend more money for medical care in the future. They also claim their injuries have caused a loss of income. In separate counts, each of the two plaintiffs seek judgments in excess of $50,000 for their injuries.

Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against John Sanders, Benld, seeking $3,351 in alleged unpaid rent and fees, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 500 block of North Sixth Street in Benld.

SMALL CLAIMS

Mariner Finance, LLC, is suing Aaron R. Tibbs, Virden, for $4,895.64, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted security agreement executed Oct. 6, 2016, for $4,113.74 at an interest rate of 35.99 percent.

Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Linda Bryant, Girard, for $2,667.31, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Tyler Phillips, Mount Olive, for $2,002.26, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Richard Brown, Carlinville, for $1,823.84, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

FELONIES

Pierre L. Tandy, 51, Carlinville, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child in connection with a Jan. 28 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly solicited an individual he believed to be a child with the intent of performing an act of sexual penetration.

Tim Jackson, 43, Roxana, is charged with unlawful use of weapons and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Dec. 31, 2016, incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed a substance containing hydrocodone, and carried a loaded Remington R51 9mm firearm within reach in his vehicle and without having a valid concealed carry permit.

Mitchell S. Wirey, 46, Farmersville, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault in connection with a Jan. 31 incident during which he allegedly carried a Hi Point Model JCP .40 caliber pistol in his vehicle and pointed the pistol at a male victim.

Michael R. Pitman, 30, Palmyra, is charged with participation in the manufacture of 100 to 400 grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 4 incident in Palmyra.

Melissa C. May, 25, Waterloo, is charged with possession of less than five grams of a methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 3 incident.

Joshua R. Thiessen, 31, Litchfield, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Benld.

Amber N. Robbins, 28 Benld, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Benld.

Walter R. Holmes, 40, Wilsonville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Benld.

Kevin E. Mateer, 46, Palmyra, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Palmyra.

In separate cases, Quincy R. Morgan, 23, and Jonathan I. Williams, 19, both of St. Louis, are charged with mob action, battery and theft in connection with a Feb. 6 incident in Gillespie during which they allegedly acted together to cause bodily injury by striking Alex Meyers in the head with their fists and exerted unauthorized control over an Apple iPhone belonging to Meyers with the intent of permanently depriving him of the use of the property. In addition, Williams is charged with obstructing justice for allegedly providing a false name when a Gillespie police officer asked him to identify himself.

MISDEMEANORS

Larry D. Vaughn, 62, Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Feb. 1 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly pushed his wife to the floor, causing bodily injury.

Jacob N. Thomas, 29, Staunton, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a Feb. 5 incident during which he allegedly came within 500 feet of a location in the 200 block of Phillips Street in Staunton in violation of an order of protection issued Jan. 30.

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Carlos B. Martinez, 27, Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass in connection with a Jan. 8 incident during which he allegedly remained upon property in the 200 block of Duda Lane in Staunton after being told to depart by the property owner.

Courtney Leonard, 25, Mount Olive, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Jan. 29 incident in Gillespie during which she allegedly made contact of an insulting or provoking manner by slapping the father of her child on the left side of his face with her open hand.

In separate cases, Constance C. Niederbach, 39, Staunton, is charged with retail theft in connection with incidents on Dec. 24, 2016, and Jan. 3 during which she allegedly shop-lifted super glue, markers and t-shirts from Dollar General in Mount Olive and shop-lifted personal hygiene products, hair coloring and shoes from Walmart in Carlinville.

Erica A. Sechrest, 19, Gillespie, is charged with possession of cannabis in connection with a Jan. 26 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed 10 to 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis.

Edward M. Rappel, 38, Brighton, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a Feb. 6 incident during which he allegedly made a call to the cell phone of a female subject to an order of protection issued Jan. 24.

John A. Molinar, 31, Staunton, is charged with violating a stalking/no contact order in connection with a Jan. 6 incident during which he allegedly was found to be at a location in the 800 block of North Gillespie Street in Staunton in violation of a stalking/no contact order.

Matthew D. Allen, 36, Gillespie, is charged with retail theft in connection with a Jan. 19 incident during which he allegedly shop-lifted candy from Jumping’ Jimmy’s in Bunker Hill.

John A. Perkins, 25, Benld, is charged with obstructing justice in connection with a Feb. 8 incident during which he allegedly refused to vacate a residence when ordered to do so by a Benld police officer who was investigating a domestic disturbance.

Karen D. Hayes, 18, Maumeke, Arkansas, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Jan. 29 incident in the 800 block of East First South Street in Carlinville.

Stan L. Burney, 29, Wood River, is charged with retail theft in connection with a Nov. 29, 2016, incident during which he allegedly shop-lifted a pair of sunglasses from the Bunker Hill Short Stop.

Robert M. Jordan, 56, Litchfield, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Feb. 10 incident during which he allegedly caused bodily harm by elbowing his wife in her forehead.

TRAFFIC

Jean M. Johnson, 58, Staunton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 2 incident at 10:30 p.m. on Reservoir Road at Bono Road near Staunton. In addition, Johnson is charged with illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, improper lane usage and disregarding a stop sign.

Jeffrey A. Helvey, 31, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 5 incident at 1:29 a.m. on Three-Mile Road. Helvey also faces traffic charges for improper lane usage and allegedly driving without a valid driver’s license.

Melissa C. May, 25, Waterloo, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 3 incident at 10:36 p.m. on Staunton Road at Heaman Road. May also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.

Kathy S. Conner, 56, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 3 incident at 11:45 p.m . on Maple Street at Fulton Street in Gillespie. Conner also faces traffic charges for allegedly driving on the wrong side of the roadway.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

• Amanda E. Beniach, Carlinville, vs. Brian A. Beniach, Jacksonville.
• Derrick Scroggins, Staunton, vs. Leigh Nicole Hatalla, Girard (case file transferred from Morgan County Circuit Court where the dissolution was granted Oct. 28, 2010).

MARRIAGE LICENSES

• Dean W. Holliday and Teri J. Smith, both of Carlinville.
• Robert F. Gusoskey and Laura A. Weidler, both of Bunker Hill.
• Jeffrey A. Dickinson of Bethalto and Brianna K. Hamilton of Staunton.

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