Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: March 7-13, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Vickie Puckett-Baldwin, Alton, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Andrew and Carrie Stone Baker, Brighton, seeking $810 in alleged unpaid rent, plus court costs and possession of premises located in the 300 block of Main Street in Brighton.
First National Bank of Omaha is suing Lynn Bruemmer, Wilsonville, for $13,197.42, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Alma Cook has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jessica Richardson, Benld, seeking $1,200 in alleged unpaid rent, plus court costs and possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of North Fourth Street in Benld.
Wilson Grain and Fertilizer, Piasa, is suing Janet Kroeschel, Carlinville, for $13,121.17, plus interest and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for fertilizer, swine supplements, sow cubes and other merchandise sold to Kroeschel on credit.
Heritage Manor-Carlinville is suing Daniel and Myrtle Howard, Brighton, for $36,642, plus attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for nursing home care provided to Daniel Howard from Nov. 1, 2015, to Sept. 16, 2016.
SMALL CLAIMS
Credit Collections Partners, Taylorville, is suing Jeremy Thompson, Columbia, for $387, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for allegedly unpaid medical bills.
Credit Collections Partners, Taylorville, is suing Jeffery Alexander, Virden, for $1,051.65, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for allegedly unpaid medical bills.
Credit Collections Partners, Taylorville, is suing Jeremy Thompson, Columbia, for $387, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for allegedly unpaid medical bills.
Midland Funding is suing Casey Hancock, Benld, for $1,421.02, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted GE Capital Bank/Walmart credit card account.
Midland Funding is suing Brian Behl, Piasa, for $4,797.52, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Barclays Bank Delaware/Extra Points Program credit card account.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Leslie Sue Neighbors, Girard, for $3,194.61, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services.
Salander Enterprises, LLC, is suing Dennis W. Frailey, Benld, for $5,938.09, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a $10,548.48 auto loan executed Dec. 4, 2007, to purchase a 2001 Land Rover from Victory Lane Ford in Litchfield.
CHS, Inc., Shipman, is suing Rich Hosto, doing business as Hosto Excavating, Edwardsville, for $4,920.56, plus court costs and interest at a rate of two percent per month.
FELONIES
William C. Thomas, 21, Springfield, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a March 4 incident in Virden.
Thomas W. Russell, 54, Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a March 3 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly possessed an unspecified amount of a substance containing heroin.
Amy S. Odle, 43, Sawyerville, is charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of methamphetamine and obstruction of justice. Odle allegedly was in possession of five to 15 grams of methamphetamine that she intended to deliver. Additionally, she is accused of rubbing the contents of a bag of methamphetamine into the upholstery in the prisoner compartment of a Benld Police Department squad car in an attempt to destroy evidence and avoid prosecution.
Charles E. Eddington, 32, Irving, is charged with delivery of methamphetamine in connection with a March 5 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed five to 15 grams of methamphetamine.
Breanna L. Livingston, 20, Morrisonville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Feb. 5 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly possessed a quantity of Tramadol.
MISDEMEANORS
William G. Nix, 47, Carlinville, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a March 4 incident during which he allegedly entered onto property in the first block of Ross Street in Carlinville in violation of an order of protection issued Dec. 7, 2016.
Kendall L. Reedy, 31, Benld, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a March 6 incident during which he allegedly caused bodily harm to his wife by striking her in the jaw with his fist.
Robert M. Patrick, 48, Staunton, has been convicted on a charge of failing to return to Macoupin County Jail on Feb. 6 following a furlough. Patrick was serving a sentence after having been convicted on a charge of driving on a revoked driver’s license. He was convicted on March 7 on the failure to return from a furlough charge and was sentenced to additional 20 days in jail.
Blayten C. Magana, 23, Carlinville, is charged with theft in connection with a March 3 incident during which he allegedly took a security camera valued at less than $500 from the Cozy Corner Tavern in Carlinville.
Takada M. Harbaugh, 19, Carlinville, is charged with retail theft in connection with a March 3 incident during which she allegedly shoplifted a knife and five butane torches valued at less than $500 from Ace Hardware in Carlinville.
Amy R. Bolletto, 39, Thayer, is charged with retail theft in connection with a March 5 incident during which she allegedly shop-lifted chainsaw blades, a Dremel tool, Dremel bits and a toggle switch with a total value of less than $500 from Walmart in Carlinville.
Jessica A. Landers, 50, Auburn, is charged with criminal trespass to a motor vehicle in connection with a March 4 incident in Virden during which she allegedly remained in a 2009 Ford without authority.
TRAFFIC
Zachary A. Johnston, 35, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a March 5 incident at about 1:29 a.m. on Illinois Route 16 at Calcari Street in Gillespie. Johnston also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Shaun A. Salazar, 21, Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a March 5 incident on Illinois Route 4 at Jacob Lane, Carlinville. He also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Jeremy D. Warren, 33, Wood River, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a March 5 incident at about 2:57 a.m. on Illinois Route 16 at Walker Road. Warren also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Bobbie Doyle, 36, Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a March 4 incident. She also faces traffic charges for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident and alleged improper lane usage.
Cody R. Braman, 24, Staunton, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Feb. 25 incident at about 2 a.m. on South Hackman at West Sixth Street in Staunton. He also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Chelsea Hartnett, Staunton, vs. Brennan J. Hartnett, Alton.
- Mitchell Zbornak, Gillespie, vs. Charlie Zbornak, Staunton.
- Rusty Tolly, Sr., Virden, vs. Christina Tolly, Pleasant Plains.
- Lea Marie Keil, Brighton, vs. Donald Joseph Keil, Brighton.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- Lea Marie Keil, Brighton, vs. Donald Joseph Keil, Brighton.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- William Keith Flowers and Jennifer Denice Baught, both of Carlinville.
- Aaron Wesley Lake and Sheralee Renee Wallis, both of Girard.
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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
