The following court cases were heard in Christian County court on 04/27/2026.
This list is NOT exclusive.

Michael O. Beck – Charged with aggravated battery, unlawful restraint, possession of meth, and meth delivery (between 5 and 100 grams). Beck appeared in court today while in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections. Next court appearance will be 06/16/2026

James M. Biggers – Charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of meth (Less than 5 grams), and theft valuing up to $500 with priors. A Pretrial has been scheduled for 06/23/2026.

Chris R. Carnahan – Charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, possession of meth (Less than 5 grams), and burglary. Carnahan appeared in custody today, pleaded not guilty, and demanded trial by jury. Carnahan also waived formal arraignment and a preliminary hearing. Carnahan was released on pretrial conditions, and a trial has been scheduled for 06/17/26

Brent Crockett – Charged with residential burglary. Crockett appeared in custody today, and probable cause to detain was found by the court. Crockett pleaded not guilty, waived formal arraignment, and demanded trial by jury. First appearance with counsel is scheduled for 05/19/2026.

Joshua C. Hawthorne – Guilty of meth delivery ( less than 5 grams). Hawthorne appeared today via Zoom call and waived formal arraignment. Pretrial is now scheduled for 06/23/2026.

Justin L. Huddlestun – Charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault of a minor aged 13 or younger. Huddlestun pleaded not guilty and demanded a trial by jury. Huddlestun has been ordered to remain in detention until his next court appearance. The next appearance is a pretrial set to take place on 05/11/2026.

Marcus R. Ivy – Charged with burglary without causing damage. Defendant is currently in custody at the Menard County Jail and not present. Pretrial is set for 06/30/2026.

Anna Wolf – Charged with Theft valuing between $500 and $10K.  A pretrial has now been set for 06/15/2026, and Wolf will remain in custody at the Sangamon County Jail.

Nicholas A. Medina – Charged with aggravated assault against a peace officer. Pretrial set for 06/30/2026

Richard A. Micheletta – Charged with meth possession.  The sentencing hearing is scheduled for 06/08/2026.

Ryan D. Nance – Charged with manufacturing and delivering a schedule  1 or 2 controlled substance.  Nance pleaded not guilty and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is now set for 06/23/2026.

Andre C. Snow – Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. Jury trial set to take place on 07/06/2026 with a final pretrial set for 06/23/2026.

Amber N. Spracklen – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams) as well as possession of a controlled substance. A petition for sanctions was established, and a petition hearing was set for 05/01/2026

Angel S. Stout – Charged with meth delivery (Between 15 and 100 grams). Stout is in custody at this time. A hearing on the disclosure of a confidential source is set for 05/12/2026. Stout is to remain in detention.

Stephanie L. Weaver – Charged with criminal trespassing on residential property with persons present. A conflict of interest has been discovered between Weaver and the original attorney. A new attorney was appointed, and a first appearance is set for 06/16/2026.

Christina L. Woestman – charged with meth delivery (Between 15 and 100 grams). Hearing on disclosure of confidential source is scheduled for 05/12/2026.

Eric R. Welge – Charged with driving while intoxicated with a suspended or revoked license. Matter has been reset for a sentencing hearing set to take place on 06/08/2026