The following court cases were heard in Christian County on Friday, July 26th.  This list is not exclusive.

Kyle T. Adler: Pre-trial set for 09/24/2024

Brian D Colston: Notice to appear set for 08/02/2024

Jonathan S. Early: Pre-trial set for 09/23/2024

David S. Rightnowar Jr.: Waiver of Preliminary Hearing filed. Pre-trial set for 09/30/2024 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 7/25/24.  This list is not exclusive. 

Joseph A. Austin: Status hearing set for 08/13/2024 Waived jury trial.  Setting matter for bench trial.  

Christopher W. Barnes: final pretrial and jury trial still stands.  negotiations ongoing. Final pre-trial set for 08/20/2024 Jury trial set for 09/03/2024 

Sharon Colston: Counsel only sts set for 08/08/2024

Cassandra M. Talbot Petition hearing set for 7/26

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court Court:

Aaron B. Bice.  Pretrial hearing scheduled for 9-20-24

Justin W. Bland: Status hearing set for 9-13-24

Ethan M. Carnahan:  Pretrial set for 9-10-24

Bradley A. Kellams: Pretrial hearing set for 9-26-24

Dennis Lowe III  Pretrial set for 9-20-24

Justin L Moma:  in person hearing set for 7-29-24

Cole A. Montgomery PTR/Hearing set for 9-9-24

Ashley E. Pults Pretrial set for 8-6-24

William A. Steinkuehler Pretrial and jury trial dates confirmed.  pretrial set for 9-24 jury trial 10-7

Timothy E. Wiseman NTA set for 8-30-24

The following court cases were heard on Friday in Christian County.  This list is not exclusive. 

Lyndsay S. Cooper Pre-trial set for 09/05/2024

Michael R. Evrley  Pre-trial set for 08/27/2024

Michelle L.  Freligh Pre-trial set for 08/27/2024 

Georg Goins.  Pleads guilty to two counts of reproduction of child pornography.  Sentenced to 8 1/2 years for each count consecutive to each other with 3 years mandatory supervised release.  $3500 in fines. 

Amanda J. Johanningmeier Sts/Prelim Hearing set for 08/22/2024

Mathieu L. Kuhns     Pre-trial set for 08/27/2024 

Bradley C. Long Pre-trial set for 08/27/2024 Final pre-trial set for 10/22/2024 Jury trial set for 11/04/2024

Lynn R. Norris PTR/Hearing set for 09/12/2024

Jada B Reeves fails to appear.  Notice to appear set for 08/27/2024

Bradley C. Rost reset for 7/22/24

Robert L. Scott Plea set for 08/27/2024

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on July 16th, 2024.  This list is not exclusive. 

Joshua F Haines:  In custody.  Court does not find that state meets burden to keep defendant in custody.  Released on conditions.  First appearance with court/preliminary hearing is set for August 30th.  

Robin M. Parsons   Set for plea 8/13/24

Debbie S Pfeffer, plea no longer In place.  final pretrial set for July 22nd at 1:15 PM with Jury Trial on August 5th.  

Kendrix M. Roberson reset for August 1st.  

Amber R. Scott Reset for pretrial September 5th. 

Gary E. Turvey:  Pretrial set for September 5th. 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County on July 8th.

Brian W. Balser: motion for the appointment of an expert is granted not to exceed $1500 without further order of court. Written order to follow. Case remain scheduled for final pretrial on 07/22/2024 at 1:15 PM.

Kirk L Cochran Jr.: By agreement, status of preliminary hearing continued to 07/23/2024 at 10 AM.

Denny D. Durbin: By agreement, revocation of pretrial release order vacated and Defendant ordered released from custody subject to the terms of the amended pretrial release conditions order. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 09/13/2024

Amber L. Fixsal:  in person preliminary hearing scheduled for 8-30-24

Daniel C. Jacobs:  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 09/13/2024

Jacob L. Lowe: 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 09/13/2024 

Regina A. Poindexter: 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 09/12/2024

Isaiah F. A. Rizzello:  PTR/Pre-trial set for 09/13/2024

Jaydin F. Snow:   Defendant enters negotiated plea of guilty to the charge of telephone harassment. Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to two years probation, 36 days in jail with credit for 18 days served, and he's ordered to pay the fine but the assessments are waived pursuant to rule 404 certification. He is ordered released from custody.

Matthew S. Tarrant:  Negotiated plea presented and approved by the Court, whereby Defendant pleads guilty to the charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a class III extended term felony. Judgment of conviction entered. By agreement, Defendant sentenced to two years probation. Assessments waived pursuant to rule 404 certification.

The Christian County Clerk & Recorder has announced marriages for May and June. 

05/27/2024

TYLER D’NEA SHERBERT – TAYLORVILLE, IL

TAYLOR CHRISTIAN KNIGHT – LIMA, OH

05/30/2024

WHITNEY RENE BENNETT – PANA, IL

JAMES ARTHUR MCCASLIN – PANA, IL

06/01/2024

SAMANTHA RAE ANN PERRY – TOWER HILL, IL

AUSTIN CALE HENSCHEN – PANA, IL

06/01/2024

KIMBERLY PATRICIA WYANT – PANA, IL

ERIC ANTHONY BRIGGS – PANA, IL

06/01/2024

SHELBI RYANN PAUL – EDWARDSVILLE, IL

CHASE ALEXANDER VICKERY, TAYLORVILLE, IL

06/01/2024

JACQUELYNN LADONNA PRICE – TAYLORVILLE, IL

BRADEN HAROLD LUSH – TAYLORVILLE, IL

06/06/2024

HAILEY PAIGE ELAM – TAYLORVILLE, IL

JACOB CHARLES SHROYER – TAYLORVILLE, IL

06/07/2024

TIFFANY ERIN MCCARTY – PANA, IL

DANIEL EVAN KOONS – PANA, IL  

06/08/2024

KENNEDY LYNN HERMAN – ASSUMPTION, IL

RHAYDEN LEE GIDEON – ASSUMPTION, IL

06/15/2024

MEGAN DANIELLE DORSEY – ASSUMPTION, IL

WILLIAM DEAN STEPHENS – ASSUMPTION, IL

06/15/2024

ANGELINA FAITH BIGGS – TAYLORVILLE, IL

AIDEN MICHAEL HARFORD-COFFEY – TAYLORVILLE, IL

06/15/2024

CATHERINE MAE BREWSTER – ST. CHARLES, MO

JAMES ROBERT OWEN MUDD – ST. CHARLES, MO

06/22/2024

KAYLEIGH CHRISTINE CISCO – COFFEEN, IL

JOHN MICHAEL WHALEN – COFFEEN, IL

06/22/2024

BRITTANY DAWN ELLIS – TAYLORVILLE, IL

JARED RYAN DAVIS – TAYLORVILLE, IL

06/29/2024

REBECCA ELAINE SCOTT – TAYLORVILLE, IL

DUSTIN ALLEN WALLACE – TAYLORVILLE, IL