For the Record Archives for 2019-05

Christian County Court Cases 5/30/19

The following cases were heard in Christian County Court in front Judge Brad T. Paisley:

 

William H. Baker of Pana was present in court today.  Pretrial scheduled for June 28, 2019.  402 conference scheduled June 28th as well.

 

Logan M. Beck of Pana was present in court today.  Pretrial scheduled for July 23rd.  State set to make plea offer.

 

Sarah L. Carnahan of Pana was present in court today.  Carnahan waived preliminary hearing waives arraignment and pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury.  Pretrial hearing scheduled for July 25th.

 

Eric B. Crompton of Taylorville was present in court today.  Due to a court appearance in Macon County, the court set a pretrial continuance for August 5th. 

 

Haley M. Dixon of Pana was not present in court today and is in treatment.  Preliminary hearing scheduled for June 28th.

 

Tina M. Jobe of Pana was present in court today.  Pretrial hearing continued to June 10th.

 

Sean W. King of Taylorville was present in court today.  After an open guilty plea to the charge of criminal damage, no judgement of conviction was entered and Mr. King will be admitted to problem solving court. Sentence hearing stayed.

 

Melinda D. Kraut of Taylorville was not present in court today.  Notice to appear issued for June 7th.

 

Quinton L. Morrissey was in custody today.  Pretrial continued to June 27th.  Defendant does not have anything more

from his expert witness, but the State is expected to have additional reports from their witness within 2 weeks. 

 

Toby A. Moyer of Pana was present in court today.  A hearing for petition to revoke will be scheduled July 26th.

 

Gerald J. Powszynski of Pana was present in court today. Pretrial hearing scheduled for June 14th.

 

Mary A. Scott did not appear in court today but was represented by counsel. Sentencing hearing scheduled for continuance August 22nd.

 

Joseph F. Sherman of Pana appeared in court today. Pretrial hearing scheduled for July 29th.  Plea offer made.

 

Jennifer J. Smith of Assumption was in custody today.  Waives preliminary hearing, waives arraignment, pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury.  Pretrial hearing scheduled for July 23rd. Ordered furloughed from jail in order to go to inpatient treatment. Also ordered to immediately return to jail upon leaving the facility.

 

Nicole M. Waller appeared in court today. Pretrial continuance scheduled for June 27th.

 

Sierra D. Willis appeared in court today.  Pretrial hearing scheduled for July 11th. 

 

James J. Humphrey appeared in custody today.  The motion hearing for bond was heard.  The state represented by Michael Havera asked Judge Paisley to set the bond at $1,000,000 and stated that after the police read Mr. Humphrey his Miranda rights, that the police asked him if he had any illegal drugs in his house, Mr. Humphrey responded back with “Not as much as last time.”  After Mr. Drake argued for his client, stating that Mr. Humphrey had exhausted all of his bond options last time, Judge Paisley set the bond at $1,000,000.  Preliminary hearing scheduled for June 24th.


 

Marriages And Civil Unions 5/14/19-5/24/19

The following marriages and civil union applications were filed in the Christian County Courthouse and reported to Regional Radio News.

 

Kevin Lynn Sneddon and Amanda Noel Strunk of Taylorville---May 14, 2019.

 

Frank Andrew Martincic and Angela Darlene Gravatt of Assumption---May 14, 2019.

 

Gary Lee Stover and Rachel Lillian Mudd of Indianapolis, Indiana---May 23, 2019.

 

Charles Edgar Thompson and Courtney Leann McQuern of Taylorville---May 24, 2019.

 

Larry Dale Creighton of Rochester and Karla Kay Hauk of Mount Auburn---May 24, 2019.

 

Christian County Court Cases 05/23/19

Judge Brad Paisley heard the following cases in Christian County Court today:

 

Dustin J. Benedict of Taylorville appeared in court today.  A continuation set for July 9th.

 

Kacey D. Burton appeared in custody.  A motion was heard for a bond hearing.  Burton’s motion was denied.  Pretrial still set for June 6th. 

 

Dylan L. Carroll of Pana plead guilty in court today to a lesser plea agreement.  Carroll will face 4 days in court with 2 days already served.  Carroll will also face 24 months probation.  Carroll will also serve a 15 day sentence starting on June 24th from an incident that happened September 17th, 2016.  He will also pay back fines, and restitution to the Taylorville Police Department. Carroll plead guilty to DUI, damage to government property, and resisting arrest.

 

Colby D. Coleman appeared in custody today.  Coleman was granted permission to find an private attorney.  His continuance is scheduled for June 21st. 

 

Brandon A. Durbin of Taylorville appeared in court today.  A has a pretrial scheduled for July 18th.

 

Jarred L. Lawrence of Pana appeared in custody.  A pretrial is scheduled for June 24th.

 

Juan C. Sanchez of Taylorville appeared in court today.  A continuation is scheduled for June 6th.

 

Joseph R. Sparling of Taylorville appeared in court today.  A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 14th.

 

Clifford R. Taylor  appeared in custody.  Taylor was granted a furlough for a graduation.  He will be released 5/24 at noon

and has to be back to the jail by 5/25 at noon.  Pretrial scheduled for June 7th.

 

Alic D. Vandermaiden of Taylorville appeared in court today.  A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 27th.

 

Devin L. Worker of Pana appeared in custody. Bond set at $5,000.  Plus preordered bond requirements.  Preliminary hearing is June 14th.  

Christian County Court Cases 05/21/19

The following cases were heard in front of Judge Bradley T. Paisley;

 

Anthony R. Chavez of Taylorville appeared in court today.   Chavez has waived arraignment and pretrial hearing continued to July 18th, 2019.

 

Jeffrey J. Klein of Pana appeared in court on a petittion to revoke.  Klein asked for time to find and hire an attorney.  Pretrial continuance scheduled for June 18th.

 

Michael P. Neece of Taylorville appeared in court today.  Neece will waive preliminary hearing, plead not guilty and ask for a trial by jury.  A motion for furlough will be filed.  Pretrial continuance scheduled for June 13th.

 

Jillian C. Shull appeared in court today.  Shull has compliance date scheduled for July 9th.

 

Steven E. Tucker appeared in court today.  A pretrial continuance is scheduled for August 15th.

 

Lester G. Ward appeared in court today.  A June 18 pretrial continuance is scheduled.

 

Dwight C. WIlliams appeared in court today.  A preliminary hearing set for June 28th.

 

Tonya C. Fisher appeared in court today.  A preliminary hearing set for July 2nd.  Fisher was released on a $6,000 recognizance bond.  Atty Grigsby appointed. 

 

 

Christian County Court Cases 05/20/19

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Circuit Court 5/20/19:

 

Michael T. Morrissey appeared in court today. Attorney Attebury assigned for Mr. Morrissey. Status on pretrial continuance scheduled for June 20th.

 

Skyler J. Myers appeared in court today.  The state has filed a petition to revoke after charges of failed drug tests and a missed check in.  He has a continuance scheduled for June 21.

 

John M. Shuster failed to appear in court today.  A notice to appear has been filed for June 12th.

 

Carter C. Sinkhorn appeared in court today.  The state is seeking compliance.  He has a scheduled status update set for July 1st.

 

Jennifer J. Smith appeared in court today.  She was assigned public defender Michael Drake.  After a bail hearing, bond was set at $30,000 +$5,000 for failure to appear for previous charges.  Her preliminary hearing is set for June 11th.

 

Christian County Court Cases 05/16/19

The following Court Cases were heard under Judge Brad T. Paisley.

 

James M. Assad Jr.  was present in court.  The preliminary hearing was waived.  A pretrial set for July 18th.

 

Garret D. Austin was present in court.  A plea continuance has been scheduled for June 6th to consider counter/accept the offer given by the state.

 

George T. Bailey of Kincaid was present in court.  The preliminary hearing was waived.  A pretrial continuance was scheduled for June 24th.

 

Robert J. Biggs was present in court.  A pretrial continuance has been scheduled for June 14th.   

 

Tiffany M. Burke of Taylorville was present in court today.  She has a pretrial plea continuance set up for June 28th to consider counter/accept the offer given by the state.

 

Ryan E. Clay was present in court today.  A pretrial continuance is set for July 29th for counseling to be complete.

 

June A. Cooper of Taylorville was present in court today.  A plea continuance is set for June 25th.

 

Joseph L. Dees of Taylorville was present in court today.  A plea continuance is set for June 25th. 

 

Delaney S. Dilley of Pana was present in court today.  A pretrial continuance is set for July 1st. 

 

Deandre Douglas of Taylorville was present in court today.  He was released on recognizance and has a pretrial continuance scheduled for July 11th.

 

Brandon J. Emery of Taylorville has a motion hearing set for Thursday Afternoon.

 

Eric R. Fortner of Kincaid was present in court today.  A pretrial continuance was scheduled for June 27th.

 

Cody R. Fringer of Assumption was present in court today.  A preliminary waiver was filed.  Jury trial requested and pretrial only is scheduled for June 28th due to possible charges still being filed.  

 

Blake A. Griffin appeared in court today.  He has a pretrial continuance scheduled for July 19th.

 

Sean W. King of Taylorville appeared in court today.  He has a pre-trial continuance scheduled for May 24th pending more info available to the court.

 

LeeAnne Kinsella of Taylorville appeared in court today.  A pretrial continuance is scheduled for June 13th.

 

Devon M. Moore of Taylorville appeared in court today.  A pretrial continuance has been scheduled for July 22nd. 

 

Susan M. Morgason of Taylorville appeared in court today.  A plea continuance has been scheduled for May 22nd.

 

Tracy M. Price Failed to appear.  A $3,000 bond has been issued over the objection of public defender, Mr. Drake.

 

Katie M. Rhodes of Pana appeared in court.  A plea continuance has been scheduled for June 25th.

 

Bobby D. Smith of Taylorville failed to appear due to health issues.  A notice to appear was issued.  He has a continuance scheduled for July 22nd.

 

Clifford R. Taylor appeared in court today.  He has a continuance scheduled for May 20th.

 

Christopher J. Wessling appeared in court today.  A pre-trial continuance has been scheduled due to continued negotiations between parties.  Continuance set for June 24th.

 

Natalie A. Williams of Kincaid appeared in court today.  A preliminary hearing continuance is scheduled for June 20th.

 

Tamara Wisnasky of Taylorville appeared in court today.  A arraignment was waived.  Status hearing set for May 24th due to other issues in other counties.

 

Alisha D. Wood of Taylorville failed to appear.  A bond was set at $10,000 over objection of public defender Mr. Drake.
 

Christian County Court Cases 05/14/19

The Following Court Cases were heard by Judge Brad T. Paisley;

 

Scott W. Arkebauer of Morrisonville and Mr. Drake, filed a pitition to revoke.  That hearing is scheduled for July 18th.  He also had to report to probation for a drug/alcohol test.

 

Kacey D. Burton of Taylorville was in court.  A petition was filed to reduce bond. The hearing is scheduled for June 6, 2019.

 

Madelynn M. Cashen has a pretrial continuance scheduled for June 13th.

 

Barbara A. Chamness has a continuance scheduled for June 14th.  This is in order to give time to find outpatient treatment that will work with her due to her medical conditions.

 

Sandra R. Delahunt of Taylorville has another pretrial continuance scheduled for June 27th.

 

Patrick D. Emmerling of Taylorville has a status hearing scheduled for August 5th.

 

Chism L. Haworth is in inpatient treatment.  Continuance scheduled for June 13th.

 

Kimberly M. Kidd pleads guilty to counts 3 and four of domestic battery and sentenced to two years probation. Payment schedule hearing set for July 24th.

 

Alissa F. Long of Morrisonville failed to appear.  Warrant issued for Christian and surrounding counties.  Bond set at $15,000.

 

Jason M. Loveless appeared in custody.  Pretrial set for June 25th with a jury trial scheduled for July 15th.

 

Alan L. Mann Jr. of Taylorville has a continuation set for June 24th to review documentation.

 

Jackie L. Martin of Taylorville has a pretrial set for June 24th and a jury trial scheduled for July 15th.

 

Jamaal Jackson had a bond hearing set.  Bond set at $10,000.  June 7th pretrial scheduled.

 

Caleb J. Reber appeared in custody.  A pretrial continuance set for July 22nd.

 

Brittany S. Sauer was supposed to attend inpatient treatment, but the jail released her for outpatient.  She was taken back into custody to attend inpatient treatment and a status is set for June 27th.

 

Jeremiah A. Webber of Pana has a preliminary hearing set for May 28th.

 

Austin N. Casner appeared in custody.  Bond set at $25,000.  Preliminary hearing set for June 3rd.

 

 

Marriages and Civil Unions 5/3/19 to 5/10/19

The following marriages and civil union applications were filed in the Christian County Courthouse and reported to Regional Radio News.

 

Matthew Dalton Luttrell of Taylorville and Krista Marie Zindel of Pana---May 9,2019.

 

Matthew Randall Reed and Heather Marie Hinton of Decatur---May 9, 2019.

 

Franklin Thaddiaus Emerson of Taylorville and Kayla Christine Duez of Pana---May 9, 2019.

 

James Michael Kuntzman and Brandi Louise Bess of Mount Auburn---May 9, 2019.

 

Kristopher Ryan Hopper and Linsey Rose Van Hyning of Creve Coeur, Missouri---May 9, 2019.

Christian County Court Cases 05/10/19

Brianna N. Caldwell of Taylorville failed to appear.  A bench warrant was issued for her arrest at $6000.

 

Carolynn D. Campbell appeared in court.  She was assigned public defender Mr. Drake.  Her next court hearing is June 10th.

 

Tonya D. Fisher of Taylorville failed to appear.  A bench warrant was issued with bond set at $6000. 

 

Sierra S. Hatfill of Assumption appeared in court.  She was asigned a public defender.  Her next date is scheduled June 11th. 

 

Kruanal D. Patel of Taylorville appeared in court.  He is still looking for an attorney.  Final Continuance scheduled for July 1st.

 

Lance T. Pitsch appeared in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections.  He has a hearing of motion to reconsider scheduled for July 15 at 1:15PM. 

 

Kelsey Bass of Taylorville did not appear at probation.  Bond set at $15,000.

 

Dalton C. Taylor of Pana appeared in custody.  Mr Drake not present therefore next hearing scheduled for May 13th.

 

Nathan M. Strayer of Edinburg appeared in court.  His final continuance for pretrial is scheduled for June 13th.

Christian County Court Cases 05/9/19

Jennifer N. Archer of Taylorville appeared in court.  Archer plead guilty as part of a plea agreement.  She will have 2 years probation, a $500 fine, pay court costs, submit DNA, banned from Taylorville Wal-Mart, and agree to random testing and searching.  The count of trespassing was dismissed.

 

Kelsie M. Bass of Taylorville was present.  Bass waived preliminary hearing, waived formal arraignment and pleads not guilty.  Pretrial only set for June 25th.  

 

Kacey D. Burton of Taylorville was present.  Burton waived preliminary hearing, waived formal arraignment, pleads not guilty.  Next court date set for May 14th.

 

Jeremy P. Cagle of Kincaid was present.  Cagle's attorney Mr. Frisch moved for pretrial.  Next pretrial scheduled for June 6th.

 

Cheyenne S. Crow of Pana was present.  The state has said they made an offer, state also requested setting matter for trial.  Pretrial set for June 14th with jury trial set for August 12th.

 

Ramon A. Gutierrez and Sasha L. Gutierrez were present.  Enter into plea agreement.  Will pay 7,943.29 to Taylorville Youth Cheerleading, agree to 2 years probation, will not serve as a fudiciary in any organization and agree to random searches, drug tests, and submit a DNA sample.  Next court date set for Jan 8, 2020 for review.

 

Alexander F. King of Pana was present.  King did not have enough time to meet with attorney Mr. Frisch, and asked for more time.  A pretrial only hearing was scheduled for June 6th.

 

Amanda G. Mollet was present.  A pretrial motion only was set for June 13th.  

 

William W. Moore of Taylorville was present.  Pretrial motions on file need to be in by May 13th, with May 14th his final appearance before jury trial.  

 

William D. Thomas of Pana was present.  First appearance in court.  Acknowledged he has hired attorney McWard.  Has not had an appointment yet.  June 6 will be next court date. 

Christian County Court Cases 05/06/19

Aaron Davis appeared in custody.  Attempted to lower bond but was not granted.  Bond still set at $150,000.  May 31 for Pretrial Only.

 

Amanda M. Van Ostran appeared in court.  Due to other cases pending, pretrial set for June 3rd.

 

James L. Krouse of Taylorville appeared in court.  Pretrial only date set for June 4th.

 

James M. Mc Guinness of Pana appeared in court.  Pretrial only date set for June 27th.

 

Rachel N. Neece of Kincaid is set for continuance on June 14th, as the state is waiting for more documentation.

 

Aaron D. Purcell appeared in court.  A continuance has been set for June 24th for possible plea agreement.

 

Shaylyn P. Rockford of Taylorvilleappeared in court.  A continuance has been set for June 24th for possible plea agreement.

 

Dakota A. Shockely appeared in court.  Continuation has been made at request of defense.  The continuance set for June 3rd for possible plea agreement.

 

Kevin R. Hendricker appeared in custody.  Pretrial set for May 13th.

 

Danielle M. Gatton of Taylorville appeared in court.  Further pretrial set for June 10th.

 

Rachel S. Duncan of Taylorville appeared in court.  Continuance set for June 6th.

 

Charlotte L. Delacruz failed to appear.  Public defender said she was in Champaign with car problems.  Warrant set for FTA.  Bond set at $10,000 despite PD objections.

 

Patrick A. Cooper of Taylorville appeared in court. A pretrial set for status is scheduled for July 15th.

 

Drew  M. Collins appeared in court.  Continuance set for June 13th.

 

Quinten W. Christopher of Kincaid appeared in court.  Continuance set for June 6th due to continued treatment.

 

 

Marriages and Civil Unions 4/17/19 to 5/3/19

The following marriages and civil union applications were filed in the Christian County Courthouse and reported to Regional Radio News.

 

Garret Lynn Austin and Suzanne Kristine Yazell of Taylorville Illinois---April 17th

 

Cory David Robert Vickers and Valerie Renee Coffey of Taylorville---April 19th

 

William Arther Blake and Krista Lee Miller of Bulpitt---April 26th

 

Seth Gregory Reber and McKinsey Kaylene Crosby of Taylorville---April 26th

 

Matthew James Yard and Jessica Lynne Berbano of Taylorville---May 3rd

Christian County Court Cases 05/03/19

Darrell K. Blake of Taylorville appeared.  Parties have reached an agreement.  Next court hearing scheduled for May 13th.

 

Jerry H. Bunning failure to appear.  He has been in contact with public defender. Notice of Appearance was sent. Next court hearing scheduled for May 17th.

 

June A. Cooper of Taylorville appeared.  A plea is being worked on.  Next court hearing scheduled for May 16th.

 

Donald R. FIsher appeared.  As long as in compliance with bond, looking for plea agreement.  Next court hearing scheduled June 20th.

 

Patricia H. Horn of Taylorville was not in court--represented by her public defender.  A continuance was scheduled due to poor health on June 27th.

 

Bradley E. Martin of Stonington appeared in custody. Charges read, evidence sealed.  Bond set at $350,000.  Preliminary hearing set for May 24.

 

Kimberlee S. Morrison of Taylorville did not appear.  Her public defender said it was "personal business."  A warrant was issued for FTA.  Bond set at $7500.  Her next court appearance is June 14th.

 

Stacey L. Newlin of Pana has a plea agreement in place, working out final details.  Next court appearance set for May 17th.

 

Angel M. Privia of Taylorville appeared.  Parties in negotiation.  Next court appearance set for June 14th.

 

Tammy A. Shoraga appeared.  Will waive formal arraignment and plead not guilty and request trial by jury.  Her next court appearance is scheduled for June 14th.

 

Henry A. WIllis of Taylorville appeared in custody.  Pretrial scheduled for June 3rd.

 

Forrest R. Wood appeared.  Will waive formal arraignment and plead not guilty and request trial by jury.  Next court appearance is scheduled for June 3rd.

 

 

 

Christian County Court Cases 05/02/19

Brett M. Bryson of Kincaid appeared in court.  A pretrial continuance has been scheduled for May 13th.

 

Kacey D. Burton of Pana appeared in custody.  A motion for furlough was denied.  A pretrial continuance is scheduled for May 9th.

 

Ryan D. Cantrell of Pana appeared in court.  A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for June 13th.

 

Aaron C. Davis of Kincaid appeared in court.  A pretrial continuance has been scheduled for June 24th.

 

Trevor A. Durbin appeared in court.  Durbin and counsel waived preliminary hearing and pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury.  A pretrial continuance has been scheduled for June 25.

 

Holly M. Hapner of Taylorville appeared in court.  Pretrial continuance has been scheduled for June 6th.

 

Nathan A. Hapner of Taylorville appeared in court.  Pretrial continuance has been scheduled for June 10th.

 

Matthew L. Harden appeared in court.  Pretrial continuance scheduled for May 31.

 

Sierra S. Hatfill of Assumption appeared in court.  Assigned public defender.  Continuance scheduled for June 11th.

 

Brandi S. Kay of Taylorville appeared in custody.  A pretrial continuance has been scheduled for May 7th unless she's able to get checked into treatment.

 

Sean W. King of Taylorville appeared in court.  By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to May 16, 2019. Parties to staff the prime solving Court referral on May 15.

 

Daniel E. Osborn appeared in court.  Osborn and counsel waive preliminary hearing and pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury.  A pretrial continuance has been scheduled for June 27th.

 

Justin L. Price of Taylorville failed to appear.  A FTA warrant filed with a bond of $10,000 set.

 

Alyshia Rightnowar of Kincaid failed to appear, believed to be in treatment.  Status hearing scheduled for June 4th.

 

Aron C. Strunk of Morrisonville appeared in court.  Strunk and counsel waive preliminary hearing and pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury.  A pretrial continuance has been scheduled for June 25th.

 

Lucas Wise of Taylorville appeared in court.  Assigned public defender.  Continuance scheduled for June 25th.

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