The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/21/2026.
This list is NOT exclusive.
Eric R. Welge – Charged with aggravated DUI while on a suspended or revoked drivers license. Pretrial is set for 09/08/2026.
Joseph M. Besson – Currently charged with meth possession between 15 and 100 grams as well as two separate meth possession charges of less than 5 grams each. Besson appeared today while in custody and a Judgment of conviction was entered. Besson is now sentenced to 4 years in Illinois Department Of Corrections (IDOC) with a MSR period of 1 year, and credited 4 days served. Financial sentencing was also ordered.
Larry N. Brummet – Charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon. Brummet is still currently in inpatient treatment and appeared via ZOOM call. Brummet made a motion to modify pretrial detention to allow him to attend sober living. Due to a disclosed exhibit of evidence, court finds that completing treatment does not provide a significant change in circumstance and the motion for sober living was denied. Pretrial is set for 09/04/2026.
Morgan C. Farr – Charged with theft by deception with intent to permanently deprive. The theft value was between $10K and $100K. A hearing on a motion for an accountant on behalf of Farr is set for 09/18/2026.
Jimmy L. Gorsuch – Charged with document forgery and delivery. Gorsuch waives preliminary hearing and a formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demands a trila by jury. Next hearing is a pretrial set for 10/23/2026.
Lorenzo C. Harper – Guilty of receiving, possessing, or selling a stolen vehicle. Harper appeared in court today over ZOOM call, and a pretrial has been set up for 09/29/2026.
Joshua D. Hill – Charged with aggravated battery by strangulation guilty of possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). The matter has been reset on a hearing on a petition to revoke which is scheduled for 09/29/2026.
James M. Hudlin – Charged with retail theft valued less than or equal to $300. Hudlin waived preliminary hearing and formal arraignment, pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 10/23/2026.
Allanah J. Jordan – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Jordan waived preliminary hearing and formal arraignment, pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 10/20/2026.
Anna E. Wolf – Charged with theft with intent to control stolen property valued between $500 and $ 10K. Pretrial is set for 10/13/2026.
Brian J. Mundhenke – Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer, aggravated battery against a pregnant or handicapped victim, and possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial has been set for 10/16/2026.
Rachel N. Newingham – Guilty of aggravated DUI with no valid driver’s license, and charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. For the guilty conviction on the DUI, Newingham waived formal arraignment and denies a petition to revoke. For the charge of aggravated battery, Newingham pleaded not guilty, waived formal arraignment and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 10/29/2026.
Quadius V. Rush – Charged with theft with intent to control stolen property valued between $500 and $10K. First appearance with counsel is set for 10/19/2026.
Leif D. Torres Jr. – Charged with mob action use of force with a group of two or more. Pretrial is set for 09/25/2026.
John R. Vanhorn – Charged with retail theft and or displacement of merchandise valued at or below $300. Pretrial is set for 10/20/2026.
Stephen M. Waggoner – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 10/20/2026.
Devin L. Worker – Guilty of domestic battery with 2 prior convictions. Defendant to report to probation. Pretrial is set for 10/22/2026.
