The following cases were heard in Christian County Court on April 6th, 2026.
This list is NOT exclusive.
Jimmy D. Abberley – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams), theft or displacement of merchandise valuing less than $300. Abberley is currently in custody, appeared in court today and no motions on detention were made. Abberley will remain in custody. Pretrial is set for 04/28/2026.
Joseph M. Besson – Guilty of meth possession (15 to 100 grams). Besson appeared today in court via ZOOM call. The matter has now been reset for 04/17/2026.
Brian K. Bryne – Charged with violating the Sex Offender Registry. Status hearing now set for 04/27/2026.
Benjamin D. Underwood – Charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm. Underwood remains under a continuing order of detention. Matter reset for 04/09/2026.
John L. Hott JR. – Charged with violating the Sex Offender Registry. Hott has a history of criminal offense, Court finds that with history of probation being revoked for failing to follow court orders, the court does not find Hott likely to comply with an order for probation. Judgment of conviction was entered, and Hott is now sentenced to 2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections credit time served of 97 days and day for day good time applies. Sentencing to begin immediately.
