Date range: October 3-10, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

Jacob Burrow, formerly of Nilwood, is suing Charles Lee, Carlinville, for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries Burns allegedly sustained in an Oct. 12, 2015, crash on Illinois Route 4 in Nilwood. According to the suit, Burns was driving a northbound vehicle on Route 4 and had slowed to make a right turn onto Morean Street, Nilwood, when his vehicle was rear-ended by a northbound vehicle driven by Lee. The suit alleges Lee was negligent in failing to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles, failing to reduce the speed of his vehicle to avoid the collision, driving too fast for conditions and in excess of the posted speed limit, and failing to keep his vehicle under proper control. Burns seeks damages to compensate him for his injuries, pain and anguish, loss of income and medical expenses.

Flagship Credit Acceptance is suing Joshua Ealey, Jerseyville, seeking monetary damages and possession of a vehicle the purchase of which the plaintiff allegedly financed. According to the suit, Ealey executed a retail instalment loan with the plaintiff on July 6, 2016, promising to pay $484.56 per month for the purchase of a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The suit claims the loan has been in default since Oct. 20, 2016. Count I of the suit,  a complaint in detinue, seeks possession of the vehicle or a judgment for the $10,650 value of the vehicle and $425 for its alleged wrongful detention. Count II, alleging replevin, seeks possession of the vehicle or a monetary judgment for its value. Count III alleges breach of contract and seeks a judgment in the amount of $25,169.73, plus court costs, representing the amount the plaintiff claims is owed on the allegedly defaulted noted.

Lester Roberts, Chenoa, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jason and Christine Snyder, Bunker Hill, seeking $1,004 for alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 400 block of West Orange Street in Bunker Hill.

Roy Davis, Sr., Carlinville, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Kristen Martin, Carlinville, seeking $1,350 in alleged unpaid rent, plus an unspecified monetary sum for damages, unpaid water bills and clean-up costs, and possession of residential premises located in the 900 block of Johnson Street in Carlinville.

Central Illinois Realty Corp has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brittany Kyle and Ronda Parsons, Virden, seeking $1,932.50 for alleged unpaid rent, plus attorney fees and court costs for a total judgment of $2,603.50, along with possession of residential premises located at No. 28 Whispering Pines, Virden.

RJC Services, Pawnee, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Kelsey Smith, Girard, seeking $2,100 in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of a mobile home in the 800 block of West Madison Street in Girard.

RJC Services, Pawnee, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Steve Harbin, Girard, seeking $1,625  in alleged unpaid rent, plus possession of a mobile home in the 800 block of West Madison Street in Girard.

SMALL CLAIMS

United Community Bank is suing Jeffrey A. Compton and Carrie L. Harbison, Bunker Hill, for $4,940.39 that the plaintiff claims is owed for an overdrafted checking account.

Tower Loan of Illinois is suing Donald Garrison Giard, for $3,974, plus interest from Sept. 28, 2017, that the plaintiff claims is owed an a defaulted instalment loan. The suit claims Garrison is in default on a loan for $2,427.99 executed Nov. 4, 2014, at an interest rate of 45.89 percent.

Connie Provost, Staunton, is suing John Taylor, Staunton for $2,000 she claims to have paid for a central air conditioning unit and labor to install it that she says was neither delivered nor installed.

LVNV Funding, LLC, is suing Gretchen Bilbruck, Palmyra, for $716.19, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

LVNV Funding, LLC, is suing Scott Shelton Mount Olive, for $1,316.90, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Alexandria Peasekeller, Brighton, for $1,5034.06, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.

Tina DeSherlia, Gillespie, is suing Tycon Builders, LLC, owned by Paul Yost, Alton, for $9,990, plus court costs, that DeSherlia claims is owed to her because Yost allegedly installed defective floors throughout the house and left drywall work unfinished.

Cintas Corp is suing Matt Keffer, doing business as Matt’s Handyman Service, Staunton, for $6,558.73 for goods and services the defendant allegedly purchased or rented on credit.

First National Bank of Omaha is suing Jerry A. Lewis, Mount Olive, for $5,237.87, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

In separate complaints, the Law Firm of Brandenburg-Rees and Rees, Carlinville, has filed suits against several clients for allegedly unpaid legal bills. Those being sued and the amounts allegedly owed are as follows: Lance Howard, Brighton, $1,405.78; Ernest Bell, Chesterfield, $2,165.50; Austin Courier, Girard, $1,369.10; Kellie Austiff, Girard, $1,153.51; Brandon Bellm, Springfield, $1,934.12; Angie Holthouse, Thayer, $683.36; Jason Mason, Buckley, Washington, $2,657.40; Tyler Cole, Girard, $4,145.02; Bobby Huson, Palmyra, $3,057.17; and William Bruhn, Gillespie, $2,604.12.

FELONIES

Chad E. Conlee, 22, Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a Sept. 10 incident in Bunker Hill during which Conlee allegedly possessed an unspecified quantity of a substance containing cocaine.

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Dana Morgan, 56, Carlinville, is charged with possessing a debit card belonging to another person in connection with an incident occurring between July 9 and July 10 in Carlinville.

Christopher J. Daykin, 50, Taylorville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a Sept. 29 incident in Carlinville.

Seth A. Ring, 19, Wilsonville, is charged with burglary in connection with an Oct. 2 incident during which he allegedly made unauthorized entry to a garage in the 400 block of School Street in Wilsonville with the intent to commit a theft.

Harold L. Miller, 18, Palmyra, is charged with residential burglary in connection with an Oct. 4 incident during which he allegedly entered a home in the 8700 block of Hettick Road in rural Carlinville without authority and with the intent to commit a theft.

Shawn S. Cathorall, 23, Staunton, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with an Oct. 8 incident during which he allegedly made physical contact with a female by punching her in the face with his closed fist while she was on a public sidewalk along Elm Street.

Larry Price, 56, Palmyra, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 8 incident in Palmyra.

MISDEMEANORS

Lamont C. Alberty, 18, Hillsboro, is charged with unlawful consumption or possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Sept. 10 incident at about 12:20 a.m. on Wood Street at Prairie Street in Staunton.

Timothy Royer, 31, Girard, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Sept. 25 incident during which he allegedly made contact of an insulting or provoking nature by punching his mother in her face with his fist.

Stephen H. Adair, 64, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an Oct. 7 incident during which he allegedly called a female subject to a court order of protection from him issued on Oct. 6.

Matthew W. Stoops, 25, Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to real property in connection with an Oct. 9 incident during which he allegedly entered onto a property in the 1100 block of East Macoupin Street in Staunton after receiving notice from the property owner to depart and not return.

Ekenedilichukwa D. Oranika, 21, Belleville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a Sept. 30 incident during which he allegedly yelled profanities and made profane hand gestures toward a male victim in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb the victim, and provoke a breach of the peace.

Samantha K. Anderson, 25, Brighton, is charged with theft for allegedly obtaining unauthorized control over a check with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of the use and benefit of the property.

Eric D. Neathery, 52, Girard, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a Sept. 18 incident during which he allegedly yelled at and threatened to shoot a male victim in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb the vicitm and provoke a breach of the peace.

TRAFFIC

Jonathan D. Overstreet, 33, Gillespie, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 1 incident at about 2:07 a.m. on Kelly Street at Broadway in Gillespie.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

• Denita M. Hedden, Gillespie, vs. Michael Hedden, Royal Lakes.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

• Collin R. Lovely and Tabitha T. Sons, both of Girard.
• Michael S. Sneed and Christina M. Mize, both of Gillespie.
• Jay W. Fyalka and Erin M. Gourley, both of Mount Olive.
• Brett A. Waters and Courtney L. Brown, both of Plainview.
• Heath Wesley Smith and Jordan Elizabeth Karrick, both of Carlinville.
• James D. Cline and Connie J. Whitlock, both of Gillespie.
• Eugene Arnold and Christin M. Jones, both of Royal Lakes.
• Harry A. Woods and Megan M. Straub, both of Bunker Hill.
• Joshua S. Work and Elizabeth N. Schockley, both of Carlinville.
• Michael Anthony White and Michaela Sidney Elizabeth Gomez, both of Milton, Fla.
• Nicholas Tanner Allen and Michaela Hunter Hlafka, both of Bunker Hill.
• William Dean Branham of Springfield and Jill Janeen Pence of Chatham.
• Branden E. Behl and Holly S. Reichmann, both of Virden.

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