The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/04/2026.

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Kirk L. Cochran Jr. – Charged with aggravated fleeing of police at a speed of 21 mph over the limit. Next court date is 09/04/2026.

Mason R. Hunnicut – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Treatment court referral was denied and pretrial is set for 09/22/2026. Hunnicut appeared today in court via ZOOM call.

Thomas E. Lawrence – Charged with 2 counts of meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). Lawrence appeared in court today in custody. The matter has been reset for pretrial set to take place on 09/11/2026. The order for detention remains.

Luke H. Lehman – Charged with aggravated battery against a 60+ year old victim. A motion to dismiss was granted, as Lehman has passed away.

The following marriage records were shared with Hart Media Group by the Christian County Clerk’s Office on 08/03/2026.

Diana Leigh Smith of Pana and Travis Larry Nicol also from Pana got married on 06/27/2026.

Ashley Michelle Freeman and Juan Toto Xolo,  from Mt. Auburn, got married to on 07/07/2026.

Aliyah Nicole Richards and Travis Wayne Hill, JR, both from Edinburg, got married on 07/10/2026.

Meghan Debra Murphy and Lilian Yocelin Melgar, both from Pana, got married on 07/18/2026.

Zachary Ryan Wells and Stphanie Kay Dye, both from Taylorville, got married on 07/19/2026.

Dylan John Wood of Moweaqua and Chanice Lynn Manley from Assumption, got married on 07/25/2026.

Steven Keith Allen and Alexandra Michelle Borgic, both from Decatur, got married on 07/25/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/03/2026.

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Lee J. Morris – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license as a result from DUI. A plea hearing is scheduled for 08/21/2026.

Joseph M. Besson – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and charged with possession of meth between 15 and 100 grams. Matter has been set for pretrial on 08/10/2026.

Erica L. Zahradka – Charged with meth delivery (between 5 and 15 grams). Zahradka appeared via ZOOM. A motion to modify pretrial conditions was granted. Pretrial is set for 09/17/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/31/2026.

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Aaron D. Fitzgerald – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended licenses due to DUI. This case is currently in negotiations. Matter reset for 10/2/2026.

Kevin E. Green - Charged with a third driving on a revoked or suspended licenses due to DUI offense. This case is currently in negotiations. Matter reset for 10/2/2026.

David E. Jones – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams), driving on a revoked or suspended licenses due to DUI, and obstruction of justice through destruction of evidence. This case is currently in negotiations.

Matter reset for 08/07/2026.

Kayley J. Armstrong -Charged with meth delivery (Less than 5 grams). Next appearance set for 09/22/2026.

Michael O. Beck – Charged with aggravated domestic battery via strangulation, unlawful restraint, Meth Delivery (Between 15 and 100 grams) and an additional charge of less than 5 grams of meth delivery. Pretrial is set for 09/22/2026.

Christopher R. Carnahan – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm, 2 counts of possession of meth (Less than 5 grams), and burglary. This case is currently undergoing negotiations. Pretrial is set for 09/29/2026.

Drew M. Collins – Charged with criminal damage to property valued between $500 and $10K. Discovery investigations have been completed, and a plea offer has been tendered. Matter reset to 09/04/2026.

Daniel S. Dailey – Charged with failing to report change of address or employment, and also violation of the youth offender registry. The State is currently undergoing evidentiary issues. Matter is reset for 09/14/2026.

Morgan C. Farr – Charged with theft by deception valued between $10K and $100K. Resolution is close but not yet reached. Matter reset for 08/21/2026.

Lorenzo C. Harper –Guilty of possession of a stolen vehicle. Matter reset for 08/21/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/30/2026.

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Shelby S. Arterburn - Charged with Burglary. Motion reset for 09/17/2026.

Jennifer L. Beck – Charged with 4 counts of meth delivery between 5 and 15 grams. Discovery investigation has been completed, and matter is reset for pretrial on 09/17/2026.

Kristi A. Bland – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Matter continued to 08/18/2026.

Rebecca A. Burke - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Burke appeared while in custody today. Pretrial is set for 08/27/2026, with final pretrial on 09/22/2026. Trial is set for 10/05/2026.

Adam K. Cherry - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams), driving on a revoked or suspended license due to DUI (2nd and 3rd offense), retail theft, manufacturing and delivering cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams and possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams, and felon in possession of a weapon. Cherry has been medical furloughed and must return to jail upon completion. Matter has been reset to 09/04/2026.

Monica J. Haines - Charged with theft with intent to control property valued between $500 and $10K. Haines pleaded guilty, was allotted second chance probation including 30 hours of community service. A restitution of $5,625.72 is to be paid to the victim. The restitution was agreed on to be paid today and probation is to monitor payments of fines and costs.

Joshua E. Hicks – Guilty of theft with intent to control property valued less than $500. Sentencing hearing is scheduled for 09/17/2026.

Aaron T. Kelsey – Charged with retail theft valuing greater than $300. Negotiations are close to an agreement. Matter has been reset for 08/27/2026.

Bradley L. Mansfield – Charged with aggravated DUI (past the 3rd offense). Currently awaiting additional documentation. Matter has been reset to 09/17/2026 for plea.

Hayley L. Springer – Charged with receiving, possessing, or selling a stolen vehicle. Springer is currently in rehabilitation. The matter has been reset for pretrial on 08/13/2026.

Christopher J. Wessling – Guilty of aggravated criminal sexual assault against a victim between 13 and 17-years-old. Wessling, per plea, has withdrawn any post-trial motions and appeals. No further court settings are scheduled at this time.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/28/2026.

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Paul E. Allen – Charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm. Allen appeared today in custody and has completed medical furlough. Court has found that a change of circumstance exists. Allen has been released on pretrial conditions. Pretrial is set for 08/28/2026.

Sara G. Anderson – Charged with criminal damage to property valued between $500 and $10K. Anderson appeared in court today via ZOOM call and a pretrial was set for 09/18/2026.

Dustin R. Cline – Guilty of aggravated battery against a peace officer. Cline admitted petition to revoke, and his probation was terminated as unsuccessful. Cline has been now resentenced to 3 years in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), with a time served credit of 123 days served. A financial sentencing order was also entered. 

Casey L. Conoway – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Pretrial is set for 09/24/2026.

Shelby D. Cook - Charged with a third aggravated DUI and an aggravated DUI on a suspended or revoked license. Mater reset for preliminary hearing on 08//20/2026.

Shane D. Farris – Guilty of violating an order of protection that was issued due to prior domestic battery and charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial hearing is set for 09/11/2026.

Caydin D. Gaddis – Charged with aggravated domestic battery. Gaddis appeared while in custody and was released on pretrial conditions. A review hearing is scheduled for 09/15/2026.

Nicholas D. Harris – Charged with robbery. Harris pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to 2 years of probation, 4 days in the Christian County Jail with 2 days credit for time already served, and has been ordered to remain completely sober of alcohol or drugs and to stay away from bars.

Quentin J. McKittrick – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and meth delivery (Between 15 and 100 grams). McKittrick appeared via ZOOM call while in custody of the IDOC. Next hearing is scheduled for 09/15/2026.

Adam M. Passoni – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Pretrial is set for 09/24/2026.

Tanya Strong – Charged with reckless discharge of a firearm causing endangerment. Pretrial is set for 09/15/2026.

Alexis L. Wells – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 09/18/2026.

Ashley L. Rockford – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and receiving, selling, or possessing a stolen vehicle, . Pretrial set for 09/22/2026.

Mary M. Spencer – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 60-years-old or older and obstruction of justice by leaving the state. The court found that Spencer was on pretrial release at the time of the alleged charges. The court also noted that Spencer called and made statements of a suicidal nature, which prompted a law enforcement response where Spencer was taken to the hospital, and attempted to flee. The court found that conditions, and a combination of conditions, will ensure public safety. Spencer was released on pretrial conditions with additional GPS monitoring and a requirement to undergo a mental health evaluation within seven days. Spencer must comply with all recommendations and take medications as prescribed. A HIPAA release is also to be signed over to Pretrial Services. Spencer is prohibited from consuming alcohol or illegal drugs and will be subject to random testing. The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for 10/06/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/27/2026.
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Wyatt L. Cain – Charged with aggravated DUI resulting in a vehicle crash causing great bodily harm. A Plea hearing is scheduled for 09/24/2026.

Dustin R. Cline – Guilty of aggravated battery against a peace officer, and charged with criminal damage to a school valued between $500 and $10K and with concealing or aiding a fugitive. Cline appeared in custody with his public defender. The matter has been reset for possible plea hearing on 07/28/2026. Cline’s order for detention remains in effect.

Daniel J. Endres – Charged with criminal sexual assault against a victim younger than 18-years-old while deemed a trusted adult. GPS home confinement has been altered from inside only to the limits of current the property line. A status hearing has been scheduled for 09/15/2026.

Kevin J. Fasig II – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Fasig’s motion to continue preliminary hearing is granted with delay to Fasig. A preliminary hearing is set to take place on 09/15/2026.

Carl L. Gray – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and with theft valuing between $500 and $10K. Gray appeared while in custody with his public defender. Inpatient treatment has been marked as completed, and Gray was released on pretrial conditions. Pretrial is set for 10/02/2026.

Nicholas D. Harris – Charged with robbery. Pretrial has been set for 10/01/2026.

Matthew W. Koberlein – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Koberlein is currently in custody at Effingham County Jail. Counsel only status hearing has been set for 10/02/2026.

Steven Martinez – Guilty of harassment by making death threats. Martinez pleaded guilty today and as per his plea deal, is now sentenced to 2 years of probation, 6 days in Christian County Jail with 3 days of time served credited, probationary counseling and monitoring, warrantless searches, no contact with the victim, and restitutions. 

Jeffrey R. Moreland – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Moreland waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 10/05/2026.

Craig S. Schleyhan – Charged with burglary and theft with intent to control valuing between $500 and $10K. Matter reset for 08/07/2026.

Mary M. Spencer – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim who is 60-years-of-age or older, and with obstructing justice by leaving state. Matter reset for tomorrow, 07/28/2026 due to Spencer’s attorney being unavailable. 

Lester G. Ward – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and charged with a second count of meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 10/05/2026.

Dylan L. Woodworth – Charged with obstruction of justice by destroying evidence. Woodworth is currently in IDOC custody. The state’s motion to dismiss was granted. 
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/20/2026.

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Eric R. Welge – Charged with aggravated DUI on a revoked or suspended license. Per agreement, a sentencing hearing is set for 08/21/2026.

Jimmy D. Abberley – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and theft valuing up to $300. Abberley appeared in custody, and pleads guilty to the possession charge. The matter of theft was dismissed per plea. Sentencing hearing is scheduled for 08/25/2026 and an order of detention remains in place.

Paul E. Allen – Charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm. Allen appeared in custody and was released on furlough to Sara Bush Hospital. Allen has been ordered to return immediately to jail upon leaving the hospital. Status hearing is set for 08/24/2026.

Matthew G. Beck – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Deendant appeared via ZOOM call from jail, First appearance with counsel is set for 07/23/2026 and the order of detention remains in effect.

Nicholas L. Cox – Guilty of aggravated fleeing of police going 21 MPH over the speed limit. Matter has been reset for pretrial on 08/25/26.

Stephen N. Durbin – Charged with theft with intent to control property valued between $500 and $10K. Status hearing has been set for 08/25/2026.

Matthew D. Fallacaro – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Fallacaro arrived late, quashed a potential bench warrant, and a pretrial is now set for 09/15/26.

Caydin D. Gaddis – Charged with aggravated domestic battery. Gaddis appeared in custody, the matter has been reset for pretrial on 07/28/2026. Court also found that treatment has not eliminated the risk of threat to the victim and an order for detention remains in effect.

Shane P. Hargis – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim aged 60-years-old or older and possession of a stolen vehicle. Hargis appeared via ZOOM call today. Pretrial is set for 09/11/2026.

Stephan C. Jordan – Charged with domestic battery resulting in bodily harm.  Pretrial is set for 08/25/2026.

Emileigh K. King – Charged with manufacturing and delivering between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl meth delivery between 5 and 15 grams. King also has been found guilty of possessing between 5 and 15 grams of meth. Matter reset for 08/10/2026.

Katelyn A. Melvin – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 60-years-old or older and also charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon. Pretrial release conditions have been set in place, and pretrial is now scheduled for 09/04/2026.

Stephen C. Peck – Charged with aggravated home fraud. Peck waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty. Peck now demands a trial by jury. Pretrial has been set for 09/11/2026.

Derrick Willis – Charged with criminal damage to property valuing between $10K and $100K.  Pretrial is set for 09/11/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/10/2026.

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Shalee M. Bayne – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Bayne failed to appear in court today as they are currently in a sober living facility. A motion to release from furlough was denied due to no substantial change. If Bayne leaves the sober living facilitly she is required to return to jail. Her time slot at the facility is ending soon.

Joshua D. Hill – Guilty of possession of meth (Less than 5 grams) and charged with aggravated assault via strangulation.  Hill failed to appear in court today. A bench warrant was issued with a geo fence of Christian and the surrounding counties.

Tyler R. Martin – Guilty of unlawful posession of a firearm, and charged with armed violence (Category 1). A motion to remove states attorney John H. Mcward due to a conflict of interest ws filed. Matter reset for 07/24/2026.

Allison R. Miller – Charged with meth delivery (between 15 and 100 grams). Matter reset for plea hearing on 08/07/2026.

Paige E. Ouding – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Ouding appeared in court today via ZOOM. Pretrial has now been set for 09/15/2026.

Lief D. Torres Sr. – Charged with violating an ordedr for protection. Torres waived formal arraingment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial will be on 08/28/2026.

Travis E. Brinkmann – guilty of aggravated dui resulting in a vehicle crash causing bodily harm. Court notes that Brinkmann has completed inpatient treatment. Pretrial is set for 09/15/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/09/2026.

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Robert D. Burke – Charged with burglary. Burke waived formal arraignment and preliminary hearing, proceeded into a not guilty plea, and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 09/10/2026.

Carmen S. Carlock – Charged with violation of an order of protection issued due to domestic battery. Motion to continue was granted. Status hearing has been set for 08/13/2026. Carlock is mandated to report to pretrial services for testing. Court orders probation to assist with obtaining a urine sample.

Timothy L. McRoy – Charged with aggravated battery in a public setting. McRoy waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is set to take place on 08/18/2026.

Paul M. Merriman – Charged with burglary. Pretrial is set for 08/13/2026.

Quentin Prasun-Burnett – Charged with domestic battery via strangulation. Prasun-Burnett appeared in IDOC custody. Pretrial is set for 08/13/2026.

Matthew M. Yattoni – Charged with meth possession, theft with intent to control property valuing between $500 and $10K, and driving on a revoked or suspended license. Petition to revoke set for 08/14/2026.

Quadius V. Rush – Charged with theft with intent to control property valuing between $500 and $10K. Rush was released on pretrial conditions. First appearance with counsel and  a preliminary hearing is set for 08/21/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/07/2026.

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Matthew G. Beck – Charged with burglary, and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Beck appeared in custody. Pretrial release was denied and the matter was reset for 07/08/2026.

Hailey J. Collins – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Collins appeared in custody today, waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty and demanded a trial by jury. Collins motion for pretrial release was granted, and pretrial is set for 08/20/2026.

Steven D. Kilcrease – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and driving on a revoked or suspended license. Matter reset for 11/04/2026.

Luke H. Lehman – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 60-years-old or older. Lehman could not appear in court today due to being injured in a car crash and currently being in the hospital. The victim was present in the courtroom and requested that an order for protection remain in place. The order of protection was granted. A status hearing is set for 09/04/2026.

Shannon M. Stroisch – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 09/04/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/06/2026.

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Mallerie J. Dowdy – Charged with Obstruction of Justice. Dowdy appeared in custody and court previously found probable cause over the weekend. In court today dowdy was ordered to be released on pretrial conditions and a preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 08/24/2026.

Rachel N. Newingham – Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. Newingham appeared today while in custody and was ordered release on pretrial conditions, that include a SCRAM device, no alcohol or drug use, and an evaluation must be completed. A first appearance with counsel as well as a preliminary hearing is set for 08/21/2026.

George T. Bailey – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams), domestic battery, and aggravated assault of a peace officer. Pretrial is set for 07/23/2026.

Shawn L. Baker – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 Grams). Baker appeared in custody and was released on pretrial conditions, Baker was also denied a public defender based on financial information. First appearance with counsel is set for 08/21/2026.

Christopher M. Herpstreith – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Herpstreith appeared in custody and court found probable cause to detain. First appearance with counsel is set for 07/23/2026.

Allanah J. Jordan - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Jordan appeared in custody and was released on pretrial conditions. First appearance with counsel along with a preliminary hearing is set for 08/21/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/02/2026.

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Donald K. Beck – Charged with aggravated DU and driving on a revoked or suspended license. Pretrial is set for 09/11/2026.

Doyle E. Dukeman – Guilty of burglary. Pretrial is set for 09/11/2026.

Robert D. Burke – Charged with burglary. Matter reset for preliminary hearing and first appearance with counsel on 07/09/2026.

Kevin R. Durham – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Matter reset for pretrial on 08/20/2026.

Phillip G. Fornwalt – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Matter reset for pretrial on 08/20/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/30/2026.

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Maria D Gibbs – Charged with criminal damage to property valued between $10K and $100K.

Marcus R. Ivy – Charged with burglary without causing damage. Ivy is currently in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections. 

Jordan J. Monroe – Charged with false personation and unlawful restraint. Pretrial is set for 07/16/2026.

Tobey M. Henson – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Next appearance is 08/31/2026.

Bradley E. Martin – Charged with three separate counts of predatory criminal sexual assault against a victim under the age of 13-years-old. Martin appeared in custody. A hearing on the state’s motion to introduce hearsay will take place on 07/13/2026 and a second hearing will take place on 07/14/2026. Martin will remain in custody as an order for detention continues.

Anna Wolf – Charged with theft valued between $500 and $10K. Wolf appeared via ZOOM call. Pretrial is set for 08/21/2026.

Nicholas A. Medina – Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. Pretrial set for 08/21/2026.

David A. Wagenblast - Charged with retail theft valuing less than $300. Pretrial is set for 07/16/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/29/2026.

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Amanda D. Johanningmeier – Charged with criminal trespass to residence with person present, meth possession (Less than 5 grams), and theft valuing between $500 and $10K. Johanningmeier appeared to court in custody and completed a 402 conference. A motion to continue was granted. Next appearance will take place 7/23/2026. Order of detention continues.

Jonathan Krouse – Charged with domestic battery with other prior incidents, criminal damage to property valuing between $500 and $10K, meth delivery and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Krouse appeared in court while in custody, waives formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded trial by jury. A motion for furlough to treatment was granted, and a court order for evaluation for treatment and assistance in finding inpatient treatment was issued. Pretrial is set for 08/20/2026 and an order of detention remains in effect.

Phillip W. Law – Charged with meth possession (Between 100 and 400 grams) and meth delivery (Between 100 and 400 grams). Law appeared in court while in custody. A motion to continue was granted and the order for detention continues. Next court appearance will take place on 08/13/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/26/2026.

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George T. Bailey – Guilty of domestic battery causing bodily harm and also guilty and aggravated assault of a peace officer. Matter reset for 07/06/2026.

Andrew L. Calvert – Guilty of being responsible for a motor vehicle crash causing death. First appearance with counsel is set for 08/18/2026.

Timothy P. Carlock – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 08/18/2026.

Hailey J. Collins –  Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Collins appeared via ZOOM call from inpatient treatment. Matter reset for preliminary hearing on 07/07/2026.

Robert E. Gray - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 08/17/2026.

Richard E. Howerton – Charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon. Howerton appeared in custody. Court reviews a statement from Howerton who says he is a caretaker for his mother and another friend in the residence. Court finds that there is in come health care 5 days a week and deems this to be of no change in circumstances. Order of detention will remain in place. Preliminary hearing is set for 07/10/2026.

Mason R. Hunnicut - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial on 08/04/2026.

Steven D. Leonard – Charged with aggravated DUI. Pretrial is on 08/14/2026.

Brian J. Mundhenke -Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. Pretrial is set for
08/21/2026.

John R. Vanhorn – Charged with retail theft. Pretrial is set for 08/21/2026.

Stephen M Waggoner - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for
08/21/2026.

Geraldine Wickliffe – Charged with obstruction of justice via destruction of evidence. Pretrial is set for 08/20/2026.

Wyatt L. Cain – Charged with aggravated DUI resulting in a crash that rendered bodily harm.  Pretrial is set for 07/27/2026.
 

The following cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/25/2026.

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Ashley M. Moehring – Charged with aggravated DUI on a revoked or suspended license. Pretrial is set for 07/23/2026.

Ann L. Stafford – Guilty of Burglary, and charged with theft valued at or above $300. Stafford appeared today in custody of the Christian County Sheriff. Stafford waived formal arraignment and denies the allegations in the Amended Petition to Revoke. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 for her new pending felony charge. Stafford was also sanctioned for failure to report for drug testing on 06/01/2026, and 06/02/2026. Stafford was sanctioned to 60 days in the county jail. Good time behavior act does not apply and she does receive credit for time previously served since 06/17/2026.

Shelby S. Afterburn – Charged with burglary. Afterburn appeared in custody, and was ordered to be released on the same pretrial conditions from a prior release. Pretrial is set for 07/30/2026.

Jimmy D. Abberley – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and theft valuing at or above $300. Order for detention remains in place, Status hearing set fore 07/09/2026.

Danny L. Gates – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 60 years of age or older. Gates appeared via ZOOM call. Status hearing is set for 07/10/2026.

Erick W. Gudgel – Charged with theft valuing between $500 and $10K and possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Gudgel failed to appear in court today. A warrant was issued with no limits.

Faith A. Haines – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Appointed Public Defender Byron Sloan notified court that Haines was still in treatment. Status hearing is set for 07/10/2026.

Neil R. Hall – Charged with failure to register new residence within 3 days and violating the sex offender registry. Negotiations are pending following a 402 conference. Next court date is a pretrial set for 08/20/2026.

Joshua E. Hicks – Charged with theft valued at or less than $500. Petition to revoke and sentencing hearing is set for 07/30/2026.

Robert M. Hodson – Guilty of aggravated DUI resulting in a crash that caused a death. Hodson was granted additional continuance to file post trial pleadings. Status hearing is set for 08/25/2026.

Ashley N. Lowis – Charged with aggravated fleeing of the police at a speed of 21+ MPH over posted speed limit. Lowis appeared via ZOOM call. Lowis’ Pretrial condition violations report showed 20 violations, and GPS alarms reported 13 violations. State files a petition on sanctions. The petition on sanctions hearing is set for 06/30/2026.

Ruth A. Lozier – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Upon agreement, court date was set to in person hearing scheduled for 07/23/2026.

Daniel R. Martin – Charged with Aggravated DUI with no valid insurance. DUI evaluation is needed. Pretrial and possible plea hearing has been set for 08/20/2026.

Kaylee E. McQuire - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Upon agreement, court date was set to in person hearing scheduled for 07/23/2026.

Michael P. McNear – Charged with 3 counts of meth delivery (All less than 5 grams). A jury trial is set for 10/05/2026. Final pretrial has been scheduled for 08/13/2026.

Jeffrey R. Moreland – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams).  Preliminary hearing is set for 07/27/2026.

Demarcus L. Richardson – Charged with Theft valued between $10K and $100K. Due to failure to provide sufficient evidence, the case was dismissed over no objection.

Layla K. Schuyler – Convicted of meth possession (Less than 5 grams), possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated battery in a public setting. Schuyler appeared in custody. Sentencing hearing is set for 08/11/2026.  Schuyler is ordered to remain in detention until sentencing.

Zoe M. Tap - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Tap fails to appear rendering the issue of a bench warrant covering Christian County and the surrounding areas.

Christopher J. Wessling – Guilty of 2 counts of criminal sexual assault against a victim between the ages of 13 and 17-years-old, and charged with 5 counts of criminal sexual assault of a victim age 5-years-old or older. Wessling is no longer in custody, no notice was issued for his appearance in court today however a notice to appear was issued for a hearing set for 07/30/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/22/2026.

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Brian m grove – Charged with 2 counts of manufacturing, possessing, and disseminating child sexual abuse materials. Grove is also charged with production of child pornography. Grove appeared in custody for his motion hearing today via ZOOM video call, and gave a motion for his release. Court hears the arguments from Grove and noted that there was an arrest warrant issued for Grove. Grove attempted to surrender himself and tried reporting to jail and was denied admission due to alleged medical conditions. Court found that Grove had not been properly evaluated by jail and ordered that Grove be taken into custody, and that the jail conduct further evaluation if deemed necessary.

Adam L. Dilley – Guilty of two different criminal sexual assault charges and also charged with two other criminal sexual assault charges as well as charge of aggravated sexual assault resulting in bodily injury. Dilley appeared today over ZOOM video call from custody of the Illinois Department Of Corrections. Dilley was experiencing audio issues and was not able to be heard. A new in person writ to issue is set for 07/14/2026. Dilley remains in IDOC Custody.

Aaron D. Fitzgerald – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license. Pretrial is set for 07/31/2026. 

Kevin E. Greene - Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license. Pretrial is set for 07/31/2026.

Allen E. Paul – Charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm. Paul appeared today while in custody, waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 07/17/2026. order for detention continues.

Dustin R. Cline – Charged with $500 - $10k of criminal damage to a school and a new charge of concealing and aiding a fugitive. Cline appeared today while in custody, court hears arguments from Cline, and finds that Cline was on pretrial conditions at the time of the new offense being committed. Court also found probable cause to detain. First appearance with counsel and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for 07/21/2026.

Drew M. Collins – Charged with criminal damage to property totaling between $500 and $10k. Collins failed to appear in court today. Collins’ attorney had made contact with him earlier this morning, and a new court date has been scheduled for 07/31/2026.

Caydin D. Gaddis – Charged with aggravated domestic battery. Gaddis is currently in inpatient treatment. New court appearance is a pretrial set for 07/17/2026.

Richard E. Howerton – Charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon. Howerton’s matter has been continued to 06/23/2026. Howerton was order to be detained.

Bryant J. Klee – Charged with aggravated battery against a minor less than 12-years-old causing permanent disability. Matter reset for status the morning of 06/23/2026 with the remaining final pretrial set to take place that afternoon.

Kenneth L. Kuhn – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Kuhn appeared in custody, Court finds probable cause for detainment. First appearance with counsel and a preliminary hearing jis set for 07/17/2026.

Thomas E. Lawrence - Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams) and meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). Lawrence appeared in custody and a pretrial was set for 07/14/2026. Order for detention continues.

Waylon M. Thompson – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 60-years-old or older. Pretrial is set for 08/07/2026.

Michael Webb – Charged with retail theft and escaping through the emergency exit. Currently booked into Macon County Jail. Counsel only status hearing is set for 07/07/2026.

Regina A. Poindexter - Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Poindexter appeared in court today via ZOOM and notified the court that she couldn’t be present for court today. Hearing and all subpoenas continued to in person hearing set for 08/18/2026. 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/16/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive. 

Justin L. Huddlestun – Charged with 2 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault. Huddlestun appeared in court today while in custody. The court hears the argument from Huddlestun and Public Defender Tiffany Senger. The court found Huddlestun to still pose a significant risk to the victims, and no condition or combination of conditions would help to avoid that risk. Huddlestun is ordered to remain under detention.

Paul E. Allen – Charged with domestic battery resulting in bodily harm. Allen appeared in custody. The court found probable cause for detention and ordered that Allen remain in custody. Matter is now set for a status hearing scheduled for 06/18/2026.

Michael O. Beck – Charged with unlawful restraint, aggravated domestic battery through strangulation, 3 counts of meth possession (Both less than 5 grams), 2 counts of meth delivery (between 15 and 100 grams), Beck appeared via ZOOM call today while in Illinois Department of Corrections custody. Pretrial is set for 07/31/2026.

Chris R. Carnahan – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm, meth possession, and burglary. Pretrial set for 07/31/2026.

Mitchell R. Chapman – Charged with 2 counts of burglary, 3 counts of theft valuing between $10K and $100K, and burglary without causing damage. Chapman pleaded guilty to Count 1 of Burglary, and the plea deal dismissed and cleared him of all other counts. Sentenced to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections custody credit time of 414 days served concurrent to three other sentences that Chapman is currently serving.

Daniel S. Dailey – Charged with failure to report a change of residential address or employment address. Dailey pleads not guilty and demands a trial by jury. Jury trial is set for 07/31/2026. 

Dayton L. Durbin – Charged with aggravated battery in a public place and criminal damage to government property. Next appearance is pretrial set for 08/11/2026, followed by the final pretrial set for 08/25/2026.

Daniel J. Endres – Charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault against a minor younger than 18. Pretrial is set for 07/27/2026.

Matthew D. Fallacaro – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is scheduled for 07/20/2026. 

Lorenzo C. Harper – Guilty of possession or sale of a stolen vehicle. A pretrial is set for 07/31/2026.

Charity A. Jackson-Whitted – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Jackson-Whitted chooses not to hire or appoint counsel and requests time to speak with the state. Pretrial is set for 08/06/2026.

Briar D. Samson – Charged with burglary and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 07/31/2026.

Lester G. Ward – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Ward was ordered to be released due to a negative urine sample. Pretrial set for 06/23/26.

Stephanie L. Weaver – Charged with criminal trespass on residential property with persons present. Preliminary hearing is set for 07/23/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/15/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Brian M. Grove – Charged with criminal sexual assault against a victim under the age of 18, possession, dissemination of child sexual abuse materials, and reproduction of child pornography. Due to medical concerns, it was investigated again if the Christian County Jail could handle his medical needs, and if Grove was cleared medically to be detained. Investigation shows that the jail can handle the required medical needs and can provide the required services as well. Grove has also been medically cleared to be detained at the Christian County Jail. Order of detention continues. Pretrial is scheduled for 07/16/2026. Court to vacate this setting on 06/18/2026.

Danny R. Stanberry – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Next hearing will be a possible plea set for 07/24/2026.

Lyndsay S. Cooper – Charged with aggravated DUI. Cooper appeared via ZOOM Call. A 402 Conference followed by a pretrial is scheduled for 07/24/2026.

Christopher W.  Barnes – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Barnes is currently held in custody by the Illinois Department of Corrections.  An in-person appearance is set for 07/16/2026.

Payton D. Farris – Charged with meth possession (5 to 15 grams). Farris appeared in court via ZOOM call from rehab. A pretrial on status hearing is set for 06/17/26.

Shane D. Farris – Charged with violation of a domestic battery issued order of protection, as well as meth possession (Less than 5 grams). First appearance with counsel will take place on 07/28/2026.

Royal D. Jackson – Charged with armed violence, possession of meth (Less than 5 grams), and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon without a FOID card. Jackson was denied treatment court; a jury trial is scheduled for 08/03/2026, with the final pretrial scheduled for 07/21/2026. Order for detention remains in effect.

Anna Wolf – Charged with theft valued between $500 and $10K. Wolf is currently in custody at the Sangamon County Jail. Status hearing is scheduled for 06/30/26.

Caydin D. Gaddis – Charged with aggravated domestic battery. Gaddis appeared in custody.  A motion to deny pretrial release was filed and approved by the court. Gaddis will be evaluated for treatment and furloughed if approved. A no-contact order was set in place as well. Next appearance will be 06/28/2026.

Brittney L. Melvin – Charged with theft valued between $500 and $10K. Melvin appeared via ZOOM call, and a pretrial was scheduled for 07/31/2026.

Amber N. Spracklen – Charged with meth possession and possession of a controlled substance. Controlled substance charge was dismissed as per the plea agreement of “Guilty” to the meth possession charge. Spracklen was sentenced to 42 days in the Christian County Jail, credit 21 days served, 24 months of probation with mandatory evaluations and counseling, and warrantless searches. Spracklen was ordered released as the sanction is modified and has now been completed. No further settings.

Lester G. Ward – Charged with meth possession. Due to a violation of pretrial conditions, Ward was taken into custody today to serve a 10-day sanction in Christian County Jail. The next hearing will be a status hearing scheduled for 06/23/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/12/2626. 

This list is NOT exclusive. 

Austin W. Cox – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license. Pretrial is set for 07/28/2026. 

Christina L. Woestman – Charged with meth delivery (between 15 and 100 grams). Woestman appeared in court today while in custody. Pretrial is now set for 07/17/2026, and Woetsman was ordered to remain in custody.  

Austin L. Mayes – Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer and attempting to disarm a police officer. State withdraws a petition to revoke, and owed financial balances have been declared uncollectible. Mayes has been civilly committed. No further settings have been scheduled. 

Faith A. Haines – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Haines was ordered to furlough to inpatient treatment, and is ordered to return to jail upon completion of furlough. Next appearance is set for 06/25/2026. 

Amber N. Spracklen – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and possession of a controlled substance. Court finds that Spracklen was on pretrial release and violated her orders by testing positive. Spracklen has been sanctioned to 7 days in Christian County Jail and court will review her sanction on 06/15/2026. 

Jimmy D. Abberley – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and theft valued at $300. Abberley appeared today while in custody and requested attendance at the Oxford House Sober Living Facility. Abberley filed his certificate of completion and acceptance. Court does not find successful completion of inpatient treatment and raises a change of circumstance. Status hearing is set for 06/25/2026. 

Stephanie Bailey – Charged with meth delivery (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 07/17/2026. 

George T. Bailey – Guilty of domestic battery causing bodily harm, meth possession, and aggravated assault of a peace officer. Pretrial is set for 06/26/2026. 

Brandon L. Kay – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams).  Pretrial is scheduled for 07/31/2026.

Brian M. Grove – Charged with possession, reproduction, and dissemination of child sexual abuse materials, as well as the creation and reproduction of child pornography. Grove now also has additional charges of criminal sexual assault against a minor on top of an additional criminal sexual assault charge. Macoupin County State's Attorney and Christian County State’s Attorney have discussed this matter, and Macoupin County will also file charges against him, considering the sexual assaults happened in Macoupin County, and the child sexual abuse materials matter happened in Christian County. The state asks the court for Grove to be detained. Motion to detain was granted. Status hearing is set for 06/15/2026. 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/11/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Royal M. Jackson - Charged with possession of a firearm with a revoked FOID card. Pretrial is set for 07/23/2026.

Phillip W. Law - Charged with meth possession and delivery (Between 100 and 400 grams). Law will remain detained, and pretrial is set for 06/29/2026.

Gregory Lee Miller - charged with aggravated DUI. Lee pleaded not guilty and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 08/14/2026.

Jacob L. Stephens - Charged with aggravated DUI with no valid driver's license and aggravated fleeing. Pretrial is set for 07/23/2026.

Jennifer L. Beck - Charged with  4 counts of meth delivery (between 5 and 15 grams).Beck failed to appear today and was noticed to appear in person on 06/18/2026.

Rebecca A. Burke - Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Burke will now be pending a drug court referral, is ordered to remain detained, and pretrial is set for 07/09/2026.

Casey L. Conoway -Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Pretrial is set for 07/28/2026.

Tiffany J. Coverstone - Charged with meth delivery (between 15 and 100 grams). Pretrial is set for 07/23/2026.

Donald R. Felton - Charged with manufacturing and delivering cocaine (between 1 and 15 grams). 
Plea hearing is set for 06/18/2026.

Amanda D. Johanningmeier - Charged with criminal trespassing on residential property with persons present theft valued between $500 and $10K, . 402 conference is schedueld for 06/29/2026, Court will vacate the 06/23/2026 and 07/06/2026 settings with delay to Johanningmeier.

Adam M. Passoni - Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Pretrial is set 07/28/2026.

Craig S. Schleyhan - Charged with Burglary, and theft of property valued between $500 and $10K. Pretrial is set for 07/27/2026.

William J. Shryock - Charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a firearm with no FCCA or FOID card and theft valued less than or equal to $500. Pretrial is set for 07/23/2026.

Lorna A. Smith - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Per plea deal, the case was dismissed and GPS monitoring was ordered to be removed.

Amber N. Spracklen - Charged with posession of meth (Less than 5 grams) and possession of a controlled substance. Negotiated ple deal was rejected due to a positive drug test. Spracklen was taken into custody.  Matter now reset for 06/12/2026.

Christopher Tucker - Charged with manufacturing and delivering cannabis (5,000+ grams), possession of meth (Between 5 and 15 greams), as well as posession of cannabis (5,000+ grams). Tucker pleaded guilty to count three (Cannabis possession), dismissing counts 1 and 2 (Meth possession, and manufacturing and delivering cannabis). Financial sentencing orderd a restitution of $8,915 is to be paid, and Tucker was sentenced to 24 months supervised probation with random testing.

Maurice L. White - Charged with reckless discharge of a firearm. Pretrial is set for 07/16/2026.

Todd W. Stockton - Charged with criminal damage to property valued between $500 and $10K. Status hearing is set for 08/14/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County court on 06/09/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Bryant J. Klee – Charged with aggravated battery against a child younger than 13-years-old resulting in permanent disability. Matter reset for review on 06/18/2026. Order of detention will remain in effect.

Jonathan M. Krouse – Charged with Meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and criminal damage to property valuing between $500 and $10K, meth delivery, and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Preliminary hearing is scheduled for 06/29/2026

Lester G. Ward – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Ward spent time in Oxford House rehabilitation in Decatur, and asked to push his sentencing hearing from June 15th to today. Defense asked if the order for him to remain at the oxford House be revoked. Defense asked if Ward can be placed on pretrial conditions until his next hearing with random testing and court supervision. Ward was released from furlough and pretrial release conditions were approved by the court. Status and pretrial services hearing is set for 06/15/2026.

Kyle B. Parks – Charged with criminal sexual assault through use of force. Parks appeared in custody today and was released on the pretrial conditions of GPS home confinement (House arrest) and no contact with the victim or her residence. Parks waived a formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty. Parks also demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is now set for 07/23/2026

Quinton D. Wallace – Charged with reckless conduct resulting in great bodily harm, matter reset for 07/23/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/08/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Tyler L. Engelhart – Charged with meth possession, being a felon in possession of a firearm, armed violence, burglary, and pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property valued between $500 and $10K. In today’s court hearing, Engelhart pleaded guilty to meth possession, felon in possession of a weapon; however no judgment of conviction. Pursuant to a negotiated plea, Engelhart will not have any further settings, and a petition to revoke has been withdrawn by the state.

Larry N. Brummet – Charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon. Brummet appeared today while in custody. Brummet and his defense attempted to prove a change of circumstance, which court today did not find to exist as the offense is non-probationable. Brummet was allegedly in possession of a spring-loaded knife, and was deemed to be dangerous to the surrounding community as a whole.

Carmen S. Carlock – Charged with violation of an order of protection issued from a prior domestic battery case. Matter has now been set for a preliminary hearing on 07/09/2026. Prompt preliminary hearing was waived.

Ashley S. Conaway – Charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. A psychiatric evaluation was filed on 04/28/2026. Status hearing is set for 07/13/2026.

Robert C. Divine – Charged with retail theft valued at or equal to $300. Divine failed to appear in court today because he is in custody at the Macon County Jail. A prior issued bench warrant was quashed, and a notice to appear in court on 07/17/2026 was issued.

Brian K. Durbin JR – Charged with violating the sex offender registry. Durbin waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is on 07/24/2026.

Alexis I. Givens –  Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and charged with meth delivery (Between 15 and 100 grams). Givens appeared in court while in custody. Givens argues a change of circumstance of which court did not find to exist. The order of detention is to continue. Given’s next appearance will be a pretrial set for 07/17/2026.

Debra D. Harris – Charged with meth delivery (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial has been set for 07/24/2026.

Christa L. Kelly – Charged with  possession and delivery of meth between 5 and 15 grams. Kelly waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 07/17/2026.

Jonathan M. Krouse – Charged with criminal damage to property valuing between $500 and $10K and meth possession and delivery (Less than 5 grams).  Matter reset for 06/09/2026.

Raymond T. Rogers – Charged with violating an order for protection. Pretrial is now set for 07/17/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/05/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Brock T. Morris – Charged with aggravated DUI while on a revoked license. Morris waived a formal arraignment and demanded a jury trial. Pretrial only is set for 08/11/2026.

Kyle T. Adler – Guilty of aggravated battery against a peace officer. Adler was on probation, which ended unsuccessfully. The pretrial hearing has been withdrawn, and Adler has been remanded to Shelby County—no further settings.

Larry N. Brummet – Charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon. Probable cause was found. Formal reading was waived, and the state has filed a motion for discovery. A jury trial was demanded. Next appearance will be pretrial only, scheduled for 07/13/2026.

Brent Crockett – Charged with residential burglary. Discovery investigation has been completed, Admonishment on appeal on detention was given, and pretrial is set for 06/23/2026.

Joseph D. Mays – Charged with 4 counts of document forgery and delivery, and guilty of 1 of those 4 counts. First appearance with counsel is set for 07/27/2026