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.
