For the Record

Christian County Court Records For 04/28/2026

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 04/28/2026.

 

This list is NOT exclusive.

 

Brian M. Grove – Charged with possession and distribution of child sexual assault materials (CSAM’s). Matter reset for 05/05/2026, and Grove is to remain in custody.

 

Mitchell R. Chapman – Charged with 2 counts of burglary, 3 counts of theft, and escaping an electronic monitoring device.  All three theft counts are between $10K and $100k. The 402 Conference was held today. Next court appearance TBD.

 

Bobby J. Fawcett Jr. – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license. The case was closed today.

 

Lorenzo C. Harper – Guilty of possessing a stolen vehicle. First appearance with the council set for 06/16/2026.

 

Timothy W. Snyder – Charged with aggravated DUI with no valid driver's license. Pleaded not guilty and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial set for 06/29/2026.

 

Jimmy D. Abberley – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams), retail theft valuing up to $300. Waived rights to preliminary hearing and formal arraignment. Pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. Pretrial set for 05/12/2026.

 

Kayley J. Armstrong – Charged with meth delivery (Less than 5 grams). Waived rights to preliminary hearing and formal arraignment. Pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. Pretrial set for 04/28/2026.

 

Matthew G. Beck – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Waived preliminary hearing and formal arraignment. Pleaded not guilty, demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 05/27/2026.

 

Tyler L. Englehart – charged with armed violence, felon in possession of a weapon/firearm, and possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Next court appearance is set for 05/15/2026.

 

Anthony B. Bliss – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). The suspect failed to appear due to Department of Corrections custody. Matter reset for 06/30/2026.

 

Quinton L. Bogan – Charged with aggravated fleeing of the police. Bogan pleaded guilty, and financial sentencing was put into place.
 

John P. George – Charged with burglary and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 06/12/2026.

 

Royal D. Jackson – Charged with armed violence, possession of meth (Less than 5 grams), and possession of a loaded firearm without a FCCA or FOID card. Treatment court referral denied.

Pretrial is set for 05/09/2026, and the order of detention remains in effect.

 

Stephan C. Jordan – Charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm. Waived preliminary hearing and formal arraignment. Pleaded not guilty, demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 05/22/2026.

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