The following cases were heard on August 31st, 2023:

George Bailey: Defendant present in person with Public defender and Asst.State's Attorney present. In person PTR hearing scheduled for 10/26/23 at 1:15 p.m. Defendant admonished hearing in person. Status 9/19/23 at 1:15 p.m.

Jessimaya Baird: Defendant present in person pro se and Assistant State's Attorney present. By agreement, petition for expungement granted. See written order.

Joshua Bland: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/22/23 at 10 a.m.

Tiffany Burke: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, Defendant admits the petition to revoke. Judgment of conviction entered. Probation sentence revoked. Balance ordered to be sent to collections. No further settings. Defendant provides updated
address.

Andrew Calvert: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/29/23 at 10 a.m. 402 conf. set 9/29/23 at 8:45 a.m.

Season Fisher: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/7/23 at 10 a.m.

Richard Ginger: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for pretrial/ possible plea on 9/29/23 at 10 a.m.

Debbie Horn: Parties present by counsel. Treatment status scheduled for 9/5/23 at 10 a.m.

Hayden Klespitz: Defendant present with Public Defender Herkert and State's Attorney present. Defendant waives arraignment, pleads not guilty, and demands trial by jury. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 9/21/23 at 10 a.m. Attorney Herkert to determine if he has a conflict.

Jacob Krouse: Defendant is ordered furloughed from the jail to attend inpatient substance abuse treatment upon the availability of a bed at a licensed treatment facility. Safe Passage to facilitate inpatient treatment. Defendant ordered to immediately return to the jail upon release from the treatment facility for any reason. Written order to follow. If Defendant is is treatment at the next court date, he consents to a continuance of the pretrial and jury trial.

Andrea McDonald: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Case dismissed on motion of the State.

Jacob Melton: Parties present by counsel. Prelminary hearing set for inp person hearing on 9/28/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant not present due to medical issue.

Christopher Mills: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 9/7/23 at 10 a.m.

Samantha Olivio: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/24/23 at 10 a.m. TC staffing 9/20/23 at 10 a.m.

Jahquel Pearsall: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/7/2023 at 10 a.m.

Frank Sedlock: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 9/7/23 at 10 a.m.

Margaret Tate: Parties present by counsel. Petition to expunge granted as to Count I only. Written order to follow.

Isaac Vargas: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, preliminary hearing scheduled for 10/16/23 at 10 a.m. See 23-CF-103.

Matthew Yattoni: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of possession of methamphetamine (Count I). Count II dismissed pursuant to negotiated plea.Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to two years probation, two days in the county jail with credit for one day served, and he is ordered to pay the fines and assessments as set forth in the financial sentencing order. By agreement, petition for waiver of assessments granted. Bond to apply. See written orders.

The following cases were heard on 8/29/23:

Samantha Abbott: Defendant present with counsel and Asst. State's Attorney present. Defendant successfully completed treatment. By agreement, probation period extended to 6/20/24, and based on that, the State's motion to withdraw the PTR is granted. Attorney only status hearing set 6/21/23 at 10 a.m.

Lacy Austin: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/24/23 at 10 a.m. State has answered discovery and will make a plea offer.

Christopher Carnahan: Defendant present in person with Assistant Public Defender Grigsby
and Assistant State's Attorney DePaepe. By agreement, probation terminated and Defendant ordered released from custody. All balances owed in all cases forwarded to collections.

Alex Collingwood: Defendant present with counsel in custody on warrant and State's Attorney present. Defendant turned himself in on the warrant. By agreement, Defendant ordered released on a $25,000 OR bond. Defendant ordered to immiediately report to the probation department upon his release and submit to alcohol and drug testing. Probation ordered to file the results under seal and provide them to all counsel fo record. By agreement, pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/10/23 at 10 a.m. in person.

Drew Collins: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. Petition to revoke withdrawn on motion of the State due to his compliance. Counsel only status hearing scheduled for 2/2/24 at 10 a.m.

Susan Fisher: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, probation revoked and Defendant resentenced to 1 year probation with balance reinstated and reimposed. Bond to apply. Balance ordered to collections.

Tatiana Fisher: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/24/23 at 10 a.m. State made revised plea offer that Defendant would like to consider with her attorney.

Steven Frazier: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, in person hearing on PTR 10/10/23 at 11 a.m. Defendant admonished re hearing in abstentia. Defendant ordered to immediately report to the probation department and submit to a drug and alcohol test. Probation Department ordered to file results under seal with the Clerk and provide copies to all counsel of record.

Jeffrey Jones: Defendant present in person in custody of IDOC with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Case called for preliminary hearing. Officer sworn and testifies. Court finds probable cause. Defendant waives arraignment, pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/24/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11/6/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. Writ continued. DNA motion called for hearing. Arguments heard. Motion granted for reasons stated on the record.

Robin Jones: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/27/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant ordered to immediately report to the probation department and submit to a drug and alcohol test. Probation Department ordered
to file results under seal with the Clerk and provide copies to all counsel of record.

Stacey Karnes: Defendant present with counsel and Assistant State's Attorney present. PTR withdrawn on motion of the State. Probation terminated "unsuccessfully." Pay or appear hearing scheduled for 11/29/23 at 9 a.m.

Alissa Long: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/10/23 at 10 a.m. in person. State makes offer to Defendant to admit PTR and have conviction entered with no further probation.

Danny Lowis: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Defendant knowingly and voluntarily waives preliminary hearing. See written waiver. Defendant waives arraignment, pleads not guilty, and demands trial by jury. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/23/23 at 10 a.m.

Drakeem Manning: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Case called hearing on Defendant's motion for recognizance bond. Arguments heard. Motion granted for reasons stated on the record, subject to the terms of the pretrial release order. By agreement, pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/10/23 at 10 a.m. State has answered discovery. State will make plea offer.

Andrea McDonald: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Charles Peterson: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/29/23 at 10 a.m. TC referral pending and Defendant has completed all evaluations.

Jerry Riggs: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/17/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant is ordered furloughed from the jail to attend inpatient substance abuse treatment upon the availability of a bed at a licensed treatment facility. Safe Passage to facilitate inpatient treatment. Defendant ordered to immediately return to the jail upon release from the treatment facility for any reason. Written order to follow.

Larry Scott: Defendant present remotely from the Illinois Department of Corrections with Public defender and State's Attorney present. Defendant has met with counsel to review some of his claims, but was not able to complete the review yet. By agreement, status hearing scheduled for 10/23/23 at 10 a.m. Video writ to issue. Defendant to file any amended petitions before the next hearing.

Louquaris Sullivan: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/23/23 at 10 a.m. State has answered discovery and made a plea offer.

Billi Woodruff: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial and jury trial dates remain. State made revised offer that Defendant will consider.

Stacey Worker: Defendant present with counsel and Assistant State's Attorney present. PTR withdrawn on motion of the State. Probation terminated "unsuccessfully." Pay or appear hearing scheduled for 11/29/23 at 9 a.m.

The following cases were heard on August 28th, 2023:

Taylor Christian: Assistant State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; unsuccessful discharge.

Dustin Cline: Bond $50,000 (10%); preliminary hearing 9/15/23 at 10 a.m.

Nicholas Cox: State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; pretrial only 9/26/23 at 10 a.m.

David Crutcher: State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; motion to suppress statements filed by Attorney Senger; pretrial only 9/29/23 at 10 a.m.

Arianne Dowdy: State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; waive formal arraignment. Pretrial only 10/17/23 at 10 a.m.

Lucas Fenton: State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; pretrial 9/29/23 at 10 a.m.

Stacey Karnes: Assistant State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; reset to 8/29/23 at 10 a.m.

Ashley Layton: Sate's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; pretrial 9/29/23 at 10 a.m.

Alissa Long: State's Attorney, Defendant in custody; Public Defender Girgsby appointed. 

Drew Longbrake: Special Prosecutor Kurtz; Defendant with Attorney Fultz. Parties confirm for trial on 9/6/23 at 8:30 a.m.; parties to contact court on 8/31/23 to go over motions in liminie.

Eric Merritt: State's Attorney, Defendant in custody via Zoom. Bond set at $50,000 (10%) with no contact with 23-DV-22 victim. Public Defender Grigsby appointed; premilinary hearing 9/19/23 at 10 a.m. Writ to issue if Defendant returned to IDOC on parole hold. 

Jerry Riggs: State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; pretrial hearing reset 8/29/23 at 10 a.m.

Nicholas Steele: State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; pretrial only 10/17/23 at 10 a.m.

Dillon Washburn: State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; pretrial only 10/10/23 at 10 a.m.

James Williams: State's Attorney, Defendant with Public Defender; plea 9/26/23 at 10 a.m.

Troy Woods: State's Attorney, Defendant via Zoom and Public Defender Senger appointed; Bond $500,000 (10%). Bond provisions - no contact with anyone under 18 including own children, no use of internet, no possession of pornography of any kind.

The following cases were heard on August 25th, 2023:

Robert Abberley: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, PTR hearings set in person 9/7/23 at 11 a.m in person. Defendant admonished re hearing in his absence.

Christopher Carnahan: Parties present by counsel. By agreement, sentencing hearing continued for status hearing on 8/29/23 at 10 a.m. Subs to continue.

Dustin Cline: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 9/15/23 at 10 a.m. in person.

Kimberly England: Defendant fails to appear. Warrant to issue. Geographic limits of the warrant are Christian County and surrounding counties. Bond set at $30,000 over objection of PD. Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/16/23 at 10 a.m. By agreement, warrant wash. Defendant indicates she tried to connect remotely issues.

Holly Hapner: Defendant present pro se and State's Attorney present. PTR withdrawn and probation terminated. All balances owed in all cases forwarded to collections.

Debbie Horn: Parties present by counsel. Treatment status scheduled for 8/31/23 at 10 a.m.

David Jones: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/23/23 at 10 a.m. State has discovery and made a plea offer.

Jeffrey Jones: Parties present by counsel. By agreement, preliminary hearing continued to 8/29/23 at 10 a.m. In person Writ to issue. Hearing will also be held on State's dna motion. Subs to continue.

Ace Kobe: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, preliminary hearing scheduled for 9/25/23 at 10 a.m. in person. Defendant successfully completed inpatient treatment, and, by agreement he is ordered released on a $25,000 recognizance fund subject to the terms of the pretrial release order. See written order order.

Dustin Meseke: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of criminal trespass to motor vehicle (Count II). Count I dismissed pursuant to negotiated plea. Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to 60 days in the county jail with credit for 30 days served as ordered to pay the financial obligations. Petition for waiver granted. Defendant to pay balance in full today. See written orders.

Jenny Neville: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 11/21/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 12/4/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.

Richard Shivers: Parties present by counsel. PTR withdrwawn for reasons stated on the record.

Sterling Thomas: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, in person sentencing status set for 9/7/23 at 10 a.m. State made revised offer.

Patrick Weaver: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/8/23 at 10 a.m.

The following cases were heard on August 24th, 2023:

Zachary Bland: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 9/14/23 at 10 a.m. remotely.

Sonia Davis: Defendant fails to appear. Warrant to issue. Geographic limits of the warrant are Christian County and surrounding counties. Bond set at $5,000 over objection of the Public defender.

Kasey Fitzgerald: Proposed order filed.

Melissa Foreman: Defendant fails to appear but allegedly appeared and left before her case was called. Defendant's attorney appears remotely but had bad connection. State's Attorney present. State has not yet made plea offer. State answered discovery. Pretrial hearing set 10/12/23 at 10 a.m.

Bradley Gobert: Defendant present in person with PD Senger and ASA DePaepe present. Case dismissed on motion of the State based upon the request of the alleged victim. No fuurther settings.

Georg Goins: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, status of preliminary hearing set for 9/8/23 at 11 a.m. PD Senger's appointment is vacated.

Allison Grothaus: Parties by counsel. By agreement, pretrial continued to 9/22/23 at 10 a.m. Video writ to issue.

Cole Montgomery: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to two years probation, 104 days in jail with credit for 57 days served and he is ordered to pay fines and assessments as set forth in the financial sentencing order. Bond in any cases to be applied. See written orders.

Joseph Moore: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. For reasons stated on the record, warrant quashed and rule to show cause vacated. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 11/21/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 12/4/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.

Patrick Motley: Defendant present in custody with Public Defender and State's
Attorney present. Case called for further hearing on petition to modify bond and on motion for furlough. Arguments heard. Motion for furlough denied for reasons stated on the record and the motion to modify bond is granted. Cash bond set at $50,000 total for all pending cases subject to the terms of the pretrial release order. Pretrial hearing 9/22/23 at 10 a.m. TC referral pending.

Robin Parsons: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 11/21/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 12/4/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. Pretrial/possible plea hearing set 9/14/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant has a possible 4 county agreement to resolve everything.

Justin Sexton: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 11/21/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 12/4/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. Writ to issue. All other pending cases are set for pretrial at the time of the final pretrial in this case.

Jenna Sparling: Defendant present with Public Defender Herkert and Asst. State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of theft (Count I). Count II dismissed per negotiated plea. No judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to 2 years of 2nd chance probation and she is ordered to pay the fines and assessments. See written orders. Counsel only status set.

Michael Staten, Jr.: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 9/21/23 at 10 a.m.

The following cases were heard on August 22nd, 2023:

Joshua Bland: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/31/23 at 10 a.m. TC staffing to be done this week.

Jacob Bright: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/24/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant has met with counsel and discovery review is ongoing.

Dale Detmers: Defendant fails to appear. Warrant to issue. Geographic limits of the warrant are Christian County and surrounding counties. Bond set at $25,000 over objection of Public defender. Bond forfeiture notice to issue, returnable on 10/17/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued 10/24/23 at 10 a.m. By agreement, warrant quashed and bond forfeiture warrant vacated.

Leanna Grissom: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. PTR withdrawn on motion of the state for reasons stated on the record.

Alonzo Hoyer: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial/possible hearing continued to 10/19/23 at 10 a.m. In person writ to issue.

Landon Moore: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Defendant waives arraignment, pleads not guilty, and demands trial by jury. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Kevin Rensman: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial/possible plea hearing 10/24/23 at 10 a.m. In person writ to issue.

Jerry Riggs: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing an hearing on Defendant's motion for furlough scheduled for 8/28/23 at 10 a.m.

Ronald Robinson, Jr.: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Case dismissed on motion of the State at the request of the alleged victim. Bond to be refunded less the clerk's bond fee and any incidental expenses.

Wesley Rogers: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/19/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant has other matters in other counties and parties anticipate global resolution a next date.

Matthew Tarrant: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/24/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11/6/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. All other pending matters set for pretrial on the final pretrial date in this matter.

Patrick Weaver: Defendant present in custody of DHS with Public defender and State's Attorney present. Parties stipulate to the report of DHS and Court finds Defendant is unfit to stand trial without any substantial probability of attaining fitness within one year. State requests additional time to determine how it wishes to proceed with the charges given this ruling. Status hearing scheduled for 8/25/23 at 10 a.m. By agreement, Defendant remanded back to the custody of the Sheriff.

Andrew Woods: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 11/21/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 12/4/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. All other pending matters set for pretrial with the final pretrial.

Jordan Young: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of Unlawful violation of an order protection. Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by four years of MSR with credit for 124 days served, and to be served concurrently with Christian County case 21-CF-140. Defendant assessed a $1000 fine plus assessments. Petition for waiver granted. See written orders.

The following cases were heard on August 21st, 2023:

Mysean Burden: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 11/21/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 12/4/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.

William Dixon: Defendant present with Public Defender and SP Kroencke present. By agreement, PTR hearing 9/11/23 at 11 a.m.

Michael Durbin: Defendant present in person in custody with counsel and State's Attorney present. Case remains scheduled for final pretrial and jury trial. The state has tendered discovery and made a plea offer that counsel needs to review with her client.

Joshua Foil: Defendant present by counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 10/19/23 at 10 a.m.

Michael Handy: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 11/03/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant to make treatment court referral.

The following cases were heard on August 18th, 2023:

William Dixon: Special Prosecutor Havera for the people; Defendant in custody of Christian County Jail with APD Grigsby. APD Grigsby is going to get more details on services available for Defendant; matter reset to 8/21/23 at 10 a.m. when Special Prosecutor Kroenke will be present.

Justin Moma: ASA LD; Defendant appears via Zoom in treatment with Attorney Herkert; State files an objection to conduction a hearing on motion for Recog Bond as it was not noticed up for today. Over objection of Defendant, motion to continue hearing on Recog Bond granted. Hearing on motion for Recog reset to 8/21/23 at 10 a.m. Court also find that Judge Paisley is in best position to hear this motion.

Timothy Richardson: ASA LD; Defendant in open court with APD Grigsby. Parties present a negotiated plea; Defendant pleads guilty to Count 1, Defendant sentenced as follows: conviction to enter; 24-months of probation; no D/A, subject to testing; Defendant ordered to complete counseling as directed by probation; Defendant to pay a $750 fine, plus assessments; see order for all other terms. Defendant has waiver of assessments on file; hearing on waiver set for hearing on 9/20/23 at 9 a.m.

Tyler Sigretto: ASA LD; Defendant with APD Grigsby. Defendant still tryign to get into compliance; matter reset for status hearing on 10/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Robert Spruill: ASA LD; Defendant failed to appear, APD Girgsby appears on Defendant's behalf. Notice To Appear to issue returnable for 9/26/23 at 10 a.m.

The following court cases were heard on August 17th, 2023:

Nikolas Allen: State's Attorney mcWard present; Defendant with APD Grigsby. Parties still negotiating, reset for further pretrial only on 9/21/23 at 10 a.m. in person.

Brian Colston: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant via Zoom with PD Senger. Defendant seeking treatment, matter reset for further pretrial only 10/13/23 at 10 a.m.

Sharon Colston: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant via Zoom with PD Senger. Defendant seeking treatment, matter reset for further pretrial only 10/13/23 at 10 a.m.

William Dixon: Defendant in custody of Christian County Jail on bench warrant return. This is a special prosecutor case; matter reset for review on bench warrant for 8/18/23 at 10 a.m.

Dalton Dupont: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant with Attorney Casey. Parties still conducting discovery; matter reset to 10/13/23 at 10 a.m.

Kayla Durbin: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant by Attorney Rahar. Defendant in treatment; matter reset for further status hearing on 10/12/23 at 10 a.m.

Bradley Graham: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant in custody of Christian County Jail with Attorney Rahar. Parties still conducting discovery, further pretrial only on 9/14/23 at 10 a.m.

Casey Moma: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant with Attorney Finks. Parties confirm scheduling order as established.

Justin Moma: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant in treatment. Defendant by Attorney Calvert; motion for recog bond reset to 8/18/23 at 10 a.m.

Cole Montgomery: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant in custody of Christian County Jail with PD Senger. Reset for plea on 8/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Patrick Motley: State's Attoeny McWard present; Defendant in custody of Christian County Jail with PD Senger. Defendant admits that he violated his pretrial conditions. Matter bifurcated on what remedy should be (I.E. Bond). Bond hearing and motion for furlough set for hearing on 8/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Ricky Painter: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant via Zoom with PD Senger. Matter reset for plea on 9/19/23 at 10 a.m.

Benjamin Rakers: State's Attorney present; Defendant with Attorney Calvert. Defendant pleads guilty to Count 2; Count 1 dismissed pursuant to plea. Straight conviction to enter on Count 2; Defendant to pay a $1,000 fine, plus assessments. Restitution in the amount of $2,888.09. Defendant to pay instanter.

Kerri Skinner: State's Attorney McWard; Defendant with APD Grigsby. Pretrial in 2022-CF-67 set for hearing on 10/16/23 at 1:15 p.m.

Jennifer Smith: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant via Zoom with PD Senger. Parties still negotiating; further pretrial only on 10/13/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant to appear in person.

Jeremy Stark: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant via Zoom with Attorney Rahar. PSC referal is pending, matter reset for status hearing on 10/12/23 at 10 a.m.

James Tirpak Jr.: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant with Attorney Calvert. Defendant has presented mitigation to State that needs to be reviewed. Reset to 9/21/23 at 10 a.m.

Keith Weller: State's Attorney McWard present; Defendant appears in custody of Christian County Jail with PD Senger. Plea involves a PSC referal; reset to 10/17/23 at 10 a.m.

The following court cases were heard on August 15th, 2023:

Kyle Brown: Special Prosecutor Havera; Defendant with PD Senger. PD Senger needs additional time to investigate whether Defendant qualifies for mental health court. Reset for further pretrial on 9/11/23 at 10 a.m.

Susan Fisher: SA present, PD Senger present, and Defendant failed to appear. Matter reset for plea on 8/29/23 at 10 a.m. Clerk to send notice. 

Skye Halleman: SA McWard present; Defendant with PD Senger. 2021-CF-114 vacated; matter set for PH on 10/17/23 at 10 a.m.

Brittany Hill: Special Prosecutor Havera; Defendant with PD Grigsby. Matter set for further pretrial only on 9/11/23 at 10 a.m.

Melinda Mahone: Special Prosecutor Havera; Defendant with Attorney Rahar. Parties still negotiating; reset for pretrial/plea on 9/11/23 at 10 a.m.

Michael Morrissey: Special Prosecutor Havera; Defendant with PD Grigsby. Matter reset for fruther pretrial only on 10/27/23 at 10 a.m. If no plea agreement, Defendant can appear via Zoom.

Kyle Nation: State's Attorney present; Defendant appears in custody of Christian County Jail. Court finds probable cause to detain; Public Defender Senger appointed for bond arguments, bond arguments made and bond set in the amount of $10,000 (10%) with no contact with Randall Sheley or his residence. If Defendant wants treatment, Court will enter furlough order. PD Senger appointed for Defendant going forward; second look hearing set for 8/21/23 at 8:30 a.m.

Gilbert Neal: Special Prosecutor Havera; Defendant with PD Senger. FAWC on pending pretrial; Defendant enters a general denial and waives further arraignment. Matter set for pretrial only on 10/27/23 at 10 a.m.

Nathan Redman: State's Attorney present, Defendant with APD Grigsby. Matter set for one additional pretrial only on 9/26/23 at 10 a.m. If no agreement, matter to be placed on scheduling order.

Erin Robbins: Special Prosecutor Havera for the people, Defendant with Attorney Calvert. Defendant pleads guilty to Count 1 of information. Defendant sentenced to 2-years of probation; conviction to enter - 180 days in the Christian County Jail, with credit for 4 days served. Remaining jail sentence stayed pending successful completion of probation. Subject to testing; No entry into Taylorville Wal-Mart; DNA testing and pay the $250 DNA fee, $500 fine plus assessments. Defendant to pay $62/month beginning on 9/15/23; POA on 1/10/24 at 9 a.m. 

Billie Sheehy: State's Attorney present and Defendant with APD Grigsby. Defendant pleads guilty to Count 1 - Defendant placed on 24 months of First Offender Probation. Charges and penalties explained; Defendant has a fee waiver pending. Matter set for hearing on fee waiver for 9/27/23 at 9 a.m.; pending bond to apply.

Nikki Snow: Special Prosecutor Havera and Defendant with PD Senger. Matter reset for further pretrial on pending PTRs for 10/27/23 at 10 a.m.

William Thomas: Special Prosecutor Havera and Defendant via Zoom with PD Senger. Defendant's PSC referal still pending; reset to 9/11/23 at 10 a.m.

The following cases were heard on August 14th, 2023:

Joshua Bland: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/22/23 at 10 a.m. TC staffing to be done this week.

James Eiskant: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Case called for preliminary hearing. State granted leave to amend the information by interlineation in open court. Officer sworn and testifies. Court finds probable cause. Defendant waives arraignment, pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 9/19/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 10/2/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. State to file 115-10 motion and possibly motion to admit prior convictions to be filed on or before 8/18/23. Hearing on those motions set 8/31/23 at 2 p.m.

Robert Gerk: Defendant present pro se and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished regarding PTR. Defendant requests time to hire private counsel. By agreement, first appearance with counsel scheduled for 11/20/23 at 10 a.m.

Skye Halleman: Defendant fails to appear. Warrant to issue. Geographic limits of the warrant are Christian County and surrounding counties. Bond set at $5000 over objection of the Public defender. Warrant stayed until 8/15/23 at 10 a.m.

Willie Johnson: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/24/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11/6/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. Writ continued.

Andrea McDonald: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/29/23 at 10 a.m.

Patrick Motley: Defendant present in custody with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished re petition to modify bond which is set for hearing on 8/17/23 at 10 a.m.

Brent Musser: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude. Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to three years Illinois Department of corrections followed by up to one year mandatory supervised release, to be served rate of 50%, with credit for time served of 465 days. Sentence to run concurrently with sentences from Shelby County case 22-CF-59 and 21-CF-130. Defendant assessed a $500 fine plus assessmenst. Bond in any other pending matters ordered transferred and applied after paying any incidental expenses. Any outstanding warrants in any other cases are quashed. See written orders.

Alma Nerone: Defendant present by Asst. Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/14/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant was admitted to PSC in Sangamon County and is currently serving a county jail sentence for a sanction until 8/31/23. If the case is not resolved at the next hearing, it will be set for trial.

Ricky Painter: Defendant present remotely with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, plea hearing continued to 8/17/23 at 10 a.m. in person.

Rexton Pruitt: Defendant present pro se and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished regarding charges, penalties, and rights. By agreement, Public Defender appointed to represent Defendant. Preliminary hearing scheduled for 10/10/23 at 10 a.m. in person.

Jada Reeves: Defendant present remotely with counsel and State's Attorney present. State's Attorney has a conflict and will file motion for appointment of special prosecutor. First appearance with counsel continued to 9/11/23 at 10 a.m.

Kyle Sheley: Defendant present pro se and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished regarding charges, penalties, and rights. By agreement, Public Defender appointed to represent Defendant. Preliminary hearing set 10/10/23 at 10 a.m. in person.

Keith Westbrook: State's Attorney present. Defendant fails to appear and has failed to file a proposed order. Notice to appear to issue for 9/14/23 at 10 a.m.

Timothy Wiseman: Defendant present pro se and State's Attorney present. Defendant still seeking to hire private counsel, but has been unable to do so due to an injury. First appearance reset to 9/26/23 at 10 a.m.

The following cases were heard on August 11th, 2023:

Wyatt Batty: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, motion to quash warrant granted. Warrant quashed. Parties have potential agreement to terminate probation in the felony and enter a convcition with dismissal of all other charges. Plea hearing set 9/15/23 at 10 a.m.

Brianna Caldwell: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. Status on sentencing scheduled for 8/15/23 at 11 a.m.

Leroy Casson: Defendant present with Asst. Public Defender and Asst. State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of Unlawful possession of methamphetamine. No judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to two years of first offender probation, two days in jail with credit for one day served, and he is ordered to pay the fine and assessments. See written orders. Pay or appear hearing scheduled remotely on 10/11/23 at 9 a.m.

Amiee Miller: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of criminal trespass (Count II). Count I dismissed pursuant to negotiated plea. Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to one year conditional discharge, 20 days in the county jail with credit for 10 days served, and she's ordered to pay a $100 fine plus assessments. See written orders.

Karla Price: Defendant present in custody with Asst. Public Defender, who is appointed for bond hearing only and Asst. State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished for charges and possible penalties. Proffer made. Probable cause found. Bond hearing conducted. For reasons stated on the record, Defendant ordered released on a $5,000 OR bond, subject to the terms of the pretrial release order. See written order. Defendant requests time to hire private counsel. First appearance
with counsel scheduled for 9/19/23 at 10 a.m.

Timothy Richardson: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, case continued for presentation of negotiated plea on 08/18/2023 at 10 a.m.

Layla Schuyler: Defendant present with Asst. Public Defender and Asst. State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 8/14/23 at 1:15 p.m.

The following cases were heard on August 10th, 2023:

Brittany Hester: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/12/23 at 10 a.m. By agreement, warrant quashed, as defendant was in treatment when the warrant issued. Defendant has successfully completed inpatient treatment, and is scheduled for outpatient treatment.

Charles Lair: Defendant present remotely with Assistant Public Defender Grigsby and State's Attorney present. By agreement, sentencing hearing continued to 9/28/23 at 1:15 p.m. for reasons stated on the record.

Lester Ward: Defendant present in custody with Public Defender Grigsby and Asst. State's Attorney present. By agreement, hearing on motion for furlough continued for further hearing to 8/11/23 at 10 a.m.

The following cases were heard on August 4th, 2023:

Colby Coleman: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/24/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11/6/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. All other pending matters set for pretrial on the final pretrial date.

Michael Evrley: Defendant present in custody with conflict Public defender Herkert and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished regarding charges and possible penalties. Proffer made. Probable cause found. Bond hearing conducted. For reasons stated on the record, cash bond imposed in the amount of $5,000. Defendant indicates he can post bond and will seek to hire his own attorney. First appearance with counsel scheduled for 9/18/23 at 10 a.m.

Joshua Hawthorne: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/24/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11/6/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given. All other cases set for pretrial hearing on the final pretrial date.

Neil Hall: Parties present by counsel. By agreement, plea hearing to 9/15/23 at 10 a.m. Attorney Calvert will notify but may not have notified for today.

Johnny Katcher: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/24/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11/6/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.

The following cases were heard on August 3rd, 2023:

Tiffany Burke: Defendant fails to appear. Notice to appear to issue for 8/31/23 at 10 a.m.

Sean Curtis: Defendant present with attorney McWard and SP Kroncke present. Case called for preliminary hearing. Officer sworn and testifies. Court finds probable cause. Defendant arraigned, pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. Final pretrial hearing scheduled for 11/21/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 12/4/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Defendant admonished re trial in abstentia.

Kayla Durbin: Parties present by counsel. Defendnt still in treatment nd it is anticipated she would be there for about 1 year. PD Rahar has signed release and will verify her presence in treatment. Status 8/17/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant directed to sign release of information for OSPS.

Georg Goins: Defendant present in custody with Public Defender Herkert, who is appointed for bond hearing only and State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished re charges and possible penalties. Proffer made. Probable cause found. Bond hearing conducted. Cash bond found appropriate in the amount of $1 million dollars. PD Senger appointed to represent Defendant. Preliminary hearing scheduled for in person hearing on 8/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Mathieu Kuhns: Defendant present with counsel and SP Kroncke present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled 9/19/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 10/2/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.

Bradley Long: Defendant present in person with Attorney Ward and special prosecutor Kroncke present. By agreement, arraignment on the indictment and hearing on the source of bail bonds continued to 8/21/23 at 10 a.m.

Justin Pruett: Defendant present remotely with attorney McWard and SP Kroncke present who is appointed to represent the State. Pretrial hearing 8/21/23 at 10 a.m. in all pending matters.

Robert Scott: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/21/23 at 10 a.m. Negotiations ongoing.

Ryan Tarrant: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/24/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11/6/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.

Christian County Sheriff's Office Arrests:

July 31st, 2023

Rachel Durbin, age 23, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for canc/revoke/suspended regis/IL.

Dustin Shook, age 30, of Pana was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for driving on suspended license.

The Christian County Clerk has released the following marriage licenses:

The following dates provided, are the dates that the couples Married. Not the Application date.

July 21st, 2023

Brace Charles DeClerck - Bloomington, IL

Molly Nicole Hendricks - Bloomington, IL

July 22nd, 2023

Jeffrey Lynn Reid - Taylorville, IL

Stephanie Ann Ashby - Taylorville, IL

July 26th, 2023

Brandon Anthony Durbin - Pana, IL

Morgan Renee Jean Buggar - Pana, IL

July 29th, 2023

Matthew Clark Pelichoff - Taylorville, IL

Tai-Ana Delaney Morris - Taylorville, IL

The following cases were heard on August 1st, 2023:

Brandon Giddens: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/26/23 at 10 a.m. Writ to issue. PD to schedule phone call since Defendant moves to another facility. State has answered discovery and made plea offer. In person writ to issue.

Allison Grothaus: Parties present by counsel and State just learned Defendant is in Sangamon County jail and did not get writ issued. Writ to issue for pretrial on 8/24/23 at 10 a.m.

Jeffrey Jones: Defendant present in custody with Asst. Public Defender, who is appointed to represent Defendant. State's Attorney present. Defendant admonished re charges and possible penalties. Proffer made. Probable cause found. Bond hearing conducted. Cash bond found appropriate in the amount of $750,000, subject to the terms of the pretrial release order. See written order. Preliminary hearing scheduled for 8/25/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant has parole warrant. In person writ to issue.

Melinda Kraut: Defendant fails to appear. Notice to appear to issue for 8/15/23 at 10 a.m.

Dennis Lowe III: Defendant present with Public Defender and State's Attorney present. By agreement, pretrial hearing continued to 9/14/23 at 10 a.m. State makes probation offer today. Defendant will meet with counsel to review same.

Jacob Melton: Parties present by counsel. Status of preliminary hearing scheduled for 8/31/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant not present due to medical issue.

Cedrick Pates: Defendant fails to appear. SP Kurtz present. Warrant to issue. Bond set at $25,000 over objection of APD Grigsby. Bond forfeiture notice to issue, returnable on 8/28/23 at 10 a.m. Defendant appears late with counsel. Warrant and bond forfeiture order vacated and quashed. PTR hearing scheduled for 8/28/23 at 11 a.m. in person.

Jack Skinner: Defendant fails to appear. State's Attorney present. Warrant to issue. Bond set at $10,000 over objection of APD Grigsby. Bond forfeiture notice to issue, returnable on 9/14/23 at 10 a.m.

Clint Varese: Defendant present with counsel and State's Attorney present. By agreement, final pretrial hearing scheduled for 10/24/23 at 1:15 p.m. Jury trial scheduled for 11/6/23 at 8:30 a.m. Both hearings are in person. Parties ordered to file pretrial motions at least 30 days before the jury trial to be heard at the final pretrial hearing. Trial in abstentia admonition given.