The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 05/15/2026.

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Ryan E. Clay – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 06/23/2026.

Payton D. Farris – Charged with meth possession (Between 5 and 15 grams). Matter reset for 05/22/2026 to check status of inpatient treatment furlough.

Tyler L. Englehart – Guilty of criminal damage to property, and charged with burglary, possession of meth (Less than 5 grams), Felon in possession of a firearm, and category 2 armed violence. Englehart appeared to court while in custody today, pretrial has been set for 05/29/2026. Order of detention continues.

Jimmy L. Gorsuch – Charged with document forgery.  Pretrial set for 5/18/2026

Robert E. Gray – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Gray waived formal arraignment after pleading not guilty and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 06/26/2026.

Bradley R. Grumadas – Charged with retail theft totaling over $300. Grumadas failed to appear on time to court, Bench warrant issued over objection. Grumadas then arrived late, and the bench warrant was quashed. Hearing on a petition to revoke is set for 07/16/2026.

Ashley N. Lowis – Charged with aggravated fleeing of police at a speed of 21+ MPH over the speed limit. Pretrial is set for 06/25/2026.

Skylar J. Myers – Charged with $500-$10K of criminal damage to property. Myers is currently in custody of the Sangamon County Jail / Treatment. Pretrial is set for 0/7/09/2026.

Candace S. Stephens – Charged with being a registered felon in possession of a weapon. Stephens pleaded not guilty and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 07/09/2026.

Matthew M. Yattoni – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams)., and driving on a revoked or suspended license. Pretrial is set for 07/09/2026.

Regina A. Poindexter – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Matter reset for hearing on 06/22/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 05/12/2026.

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Clarence A. Pickering III – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license. A jury trial is scheduled for 08/03/2026 and a final pretrial is set for 07/21/2026.

Jimmy D. Abberley – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and theft equal to over $300. Abberley has applied to treatment court and has been released on furlough. Abberley must return upon completion or leaving the program. Review trial set for 06/12/2026.

Stephanie Bailey – Charged with meth delivery (Less than or equal to 5 grams). Status hearing set for 06/12/2026.

Michael A. Bergland – Charged with meth delivery and possession (Less than or equal to 5 grams). Pretrial set for 05/22/2026.

Adam K. Cherry – Guilty of meth possession, charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license (4th offense) and also theft equal to more than $300. Status hearing set for 06/05/2026.

Matthew A. Crowder – Charged with reckless discharge of a firearm. Pretrial release conditions have been modified. SCRAM Device will be removed and a pretrial is set for 06/04/2026.

Adam L. Dilley – Guilty of 2 counts criminal sexual assault. Dilley was not present for the court process today. Video Writ To Issue set for 06/22/2026.

Payton D. Farris – Charged with meth possession (Between 5 and 15 grams). Matter has been reset for hearing on 05/15/26.

Danny L. Gates – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and aggravated battery against a 60+ year-old victim. Pretrial set for 06/25/2026.

Alexis I. Givens – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams), charged with meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). Givens remains under continued order for detention. Pretrial set for 06/08/2026.

Jacob W. Gray – Charged with aggravated domestic battery and home invasion bearing a dangerous weapon. Gray shall remain in custody under an order of detention. Matter set for good faith hearing on 06/05/2026.

Chance Hobbs – Charged with criminal damage to property, and guilty of arson with damages valued over $150. Pre-sentence investigation report requested. Hobbs petition to revoke has been signed and officialized. Hobbs continues to fail probationary requirements. Sentencing hearing is now set for 07/14/2026.

Timothy M. Hovis – Charged with predatory criminal sexual assault against a victim 13 years or younger and multiple counts of child porn possession. Probation department ordered to prepare pre-sentence investigation report and to facilitate a sex offender evaluation, which is ordered pursuant to statute. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 6/26/15. Hovis has been remanded to the custody of the sheriff pending sentencing.

Thomas E. Lawrence – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) Court finds that Lawrence is a clear and present threat to the community and revoked his release.  Lawrence will now remain in custody. Court vacates on 06/16/2026 and a preliminary hearing is set for 05/26/2026.

Ashley Layton – Charged with theft valued at more than $300. Pretrial is set for 07/13/2026.

Steven D. Leonard – Charged with Aggravated DUI and driving on a revoked license. (3rd driving on revoked offense). Pretrial is set for 306/26/2026.

Angel S. Stout – Charged with meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). Stout set to remain in custody for now. Next appearance will be a pretrial set for 06/12/2026.

Christina L. Woestman – Charged with meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). Woestman will remain in custody for now. Next appearance is a pretrial set for 06/12/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 05/11/2026

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Justin L. Huddlestun – Charged with predatory criminal sexual assault against a minor under the age of 13. Huddlestun was present in court today. Huddlestun is in custody and will remain in custody. Pretrial is set for 06/16/2026.

Jonathan Krouse – Charged with domestic battery with prior conviction. No contact order with the victim has been mandated.  Pretrial release has been granted and a first appearance with counsel as well as a preliminary hearing is scheduled for 06/25/2026.

Jerald Buerk – Charged with theft valued over $500. Pretrial set for 07/02/2026.

Aaron D. Fitzgerald – Driving on a revoked license from a DUI. Fitzgerald pleaded not guilty and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 06/22/2026.

Steven D. Kilcrease – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license from DUI, and also charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial hearing set now for 07/07/2026.

Luke H. Lehman – Charged with aggravated battery against a 60+ year old victim. Pretrial is now set for 07/07/2026.

Austin L. Mayes – Guilty of aggravated battery against a police officer, charged with home invasion resulting in injury, domestic battery with more than one prior conviction, and domestic battery causing bodily harm. Mayes is under the Department of Human Services custody. A time frame has lapsed, and Mayes must now undergo evaluation within 7 days. A discharge hearing is set currently for 06/15/2026, with a status hearing on 05/22/2026

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 is set for 06/26/2026.

Shannon M. Stroisch – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Stroisch appeared via zoom. Pre-trial is set for 07/07/2026.

Derek Willis – Charged with criminal damage valued between $10K and $100K. Willis pleaded not guilty and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 07/20/2026.

Travis E. Brinkmann – Guilty of aggravated DUI causing a vehicle crash causing great bodily harm. Pretrial set for 06/12/2026.

Joshua D. Hill – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and charged with aggravated battery by strangulation. Matter set for sentencing hearing on 07/10/2026.

Ruth A. Lozier – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). During a traffic stop, Lozier was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Officers have already been investigating Lozier for drug related offenses after receiving a complaint. During the traffic stop, Lozier gave consent to search her vehicle and a K9 unit found methamphetamine in Lozier’s purse. Motion to suppress was denied, pretrial is set for 06/25/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 05/08/2026

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Marco A. Anderson – Charged with aggravated DUI with a suspended or revoked license. Anderson did not appear today but is currently in Sangamon County jail. The court anticipates a DOC Plea to be done at the Sangamon County jail. Matter now reset for 08/07/2026.

Sara G. Anderson – Charged with criminal damage to property valued between $500 and $10K. Anderson failed to appear in court today; a notice to appear has been sent out. Next appearance is set for 06/18/2026.

Eric J. Flaherty – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. A no-contact order has been put in place against the victim. Flaherty will be on a 12-month probation as well as 14 days in jail with no day for day. There will be a credit for the 4 days that have already been served. $500 is ordered to be paid as restitution.

Brian L. Moses – Charged with aggravated DUI with a suspended or revoked license and driving on a revoked license (2nd offense). Matter reset for a plea hearing scheduled for 07/13/2026 with a status of counsel only.

Ashley L. Rockford – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and possessing stolen property. Admonishment on Abstentia was given, and a partial plea of guilty was given. Pretrial on sentencing and a status hearing on remaining charges is set for 06/12/2026.

Amber N. Spracklen – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and also with possession of a controlled substance. Spraklen did not appear in court today. The court anticipates that she is currently in rehab. Next court date is set for 05/15/2026.

Joseph A. Leckner – Charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. The court today revoked his pretrial release, found clear and convincing evidence that a detainable offense has occurred. The court also found Leckner to be a danger and/or threat to the community. and set a pretrial for 07/13/2026. Leckner will return to and remain in jail for now.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 05/07/2026

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Brian M. Grove – Charged with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM’s). Judge J. Marc Kelly granted Grove release under several strict pretrial conditions. Those conditions include GPS monitoring, home confinement, no internet access through phones or computers, no possession of dangerous weapons, and no contact with anyone under the age of 18. Grove is set for pretrial proceedings on 06/11/26.
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Timothy M. Hovis – Charged with predatory criminal sexual assault against a minor under the age of 13 and 4 counts of possession of child pornography. Hovis appeared in custody today with counsel. Potential negotiated resolutions are still being discussed. Pretrial continues on 06/12/2026.

Shelby D. Cook – Charged with aggravated DUI with a revoked or suspended license. Preliminary hearing has been set for 06/25/2026.

Monica J. Haines – Charged with theft valuing $500 to $10K. Pretrial now set for 06/18/2026.

Bradley L. Mansfield – Charged with 2 counts of Aggravated DUI. This will be Mansfield’s 3rd offense. Pretrial set for 06/18/2026.

Jennifer L. Beck – Charged with multiple counts of meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). A motion to withdraw was granted by the court. First appearance with counsel is set for 06/11/2026 and court will vacate 05/11/2026.

Matthew G. Beck - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams).  Next appearance is set for 06/22/2026

Rodney L. Green -  Charged pleaded guilty to meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). A status on petition to withdraw guilty plea is set for 05/22/2026.

Brent L. Musser – Charged with meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams) and possession of meth (Less than 5 grams) Musser appeared in custody today. Jury trial has been set for 07/06/2026 with a final pretrial set for 06/26/2026. Order of detention shall remain in effect.

Demarcus L. Richardson – Charged with theft valuing between $10K and $100K. Pretrial set for 06/25/2026

Lorna A. Smith – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 06/11/2026

Amber N. Spracklen – Charged with possession of a controlled substance and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Matter reset for 05/08/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 05/05/2026.

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Bradley E. Martin – Charged with three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault against a minor, each count being a Class X Felony. Martin waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded a jury trial. The court finds probable cause to detain and that Martin is a clear and present threat to the surrounding community. Martin will remain in custody. Next court appearance will be a pretrial on 06/08/2026, followed by a final pretrial on 07/21/2026. Jury trial is currently scheduled for 08/03/2026

Ryan J. Durbin – Guilty of violating an order of protection and charged with violating the rules of the sex offender registry. First appearance with counsel is set for 06/02/2026.

Don D. Humphrey – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license. Humphrey waives attorney, negotiates a plea deal, and pleads guilty. $825 restitution is ordered to be paid. Humphrey has been ordered by the court to pay or appear in the courtroom by 07/01/2026.

Heather Obil – Charged with aggravated DUI with a revoked license. Obil was found guilty and sentenced to a year and a half in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Financial sentencing was also ordered.

Kristi A. Bland – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Appeared from treatment via a Zoom call. Next court date is 05/26/2026.

Ashlyn N. Hrabak – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Hrabak appeared in court today while in custody. Pretrial is set for 05/26/2026. Order for detention continues.

Briar D. Samson – Charged with burglary and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Next court date is a pretrial scheduled for 06/16/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 05/04/2026.

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Jacob C. Johnson – Charged with aggravated battery against a police officer and resisting. Johnson appeared while in custody. Johnson was released from custody on pretrial conditions and his next court appearance is a preliminary hearing set for 05/26/2026.

Carmen S. Carlock – Charged with violating an order of protection issued due to domestic battery. Carlock was released today due to medical treatment and is currently still hospitalized. A pretrial has been set for 06/08/2026.

Ryan J. Durbin -  Charged with violation of the sex offender registry. Durbin remains in custody. Matter reset for 05/05/2026

Bradly E. Martin – Charged with 3 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault. Martin appeared in custody and remains in custody. Next Court date is a pretrial detention hearing set for 05/05/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 05/01/2026.

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Donald K. Beck – Charged with aggravated DUI and driving on a revoked or suspended license(3rd offense). Beck appeared via ZOOM today and waived a prompt preliminary hearing. A regular preliminary hearing is set for 07/02/2026.

Kevin E. Green – Charged with Driving on a revoked or suspended licenses. This is Green’s 3rd offense. Pretrial set for 06/22/2026.

George T. Bailey – Guilty of domestic battery causing bodily harm and aggravated assault of an emergency service worker (police, fire, ems, or ER worker). Next court appearance is set for a pretrial hearing on 06/12/2026.

Carmen S. Carlock – In custody currently and charged with violating an order of protection issued due to prior domestic battery offense. Matter reset for 05/04/2026. Pretrial release has been denied.

Marvin E. Coleman – Charged with theft/displacement of merchandise, totaling up to $300. Prompt preliminary hearing waived. Regular preliminary hearing set for 06/23/2026.

Drew Collins – Charged with criminal damage to property totaling between $500 and $10k. Pretrial set for 06/22/2026.

Ashley S. Conaway – Charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. Pretrial set for 06/08/2026.

Debra D. Harris – Charged with meth delivery (Less than 5 grams) . Pretrial set for 06/08/2026.

Ashlyn N. Hrabak – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams), burglary, and manufacturing and delivering cannabis. Hrabak will remain in detention. Pretrial set for 05/05/2026.

Charity A. Jackson-Whitted – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Jackson-Whitted requests more time to hire counsel. First hearing with counsel set for 06/16/2026.

Dawn Masterson – Charged with meth delivery (Between 5 and 100 grams). Pretrial has been set for 06/08/2026.

Brent L. Musser – Charged with meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). In Custody, order for detention continues and pretrial is set for 05/07/2026.

Kyle B. Parks – Charged with criminal sexual assault. Parks was in custody during his hearing today. State calls officer Lavin and he is sworn and testifies. Court finds probable cause to detain and reason to believe Parks is a real and present threat to the victim and no condition or combination of conditions will protect the victim. Order of detention remains active. First appearance with counsel is set for 05/22/2026.

Robert N. Roark – charged with burglary. Roark pleaded guilty today and was sentenced to 4 years in the Illinois Department Of Corrections credit time served of 116 days. Restitution’s were also ordered to be paid.

Pamela J. Rozplochowski – Charged with meth delivery (Less than five grams). Pretrial set for 06/23/2026.

Amber N. Spracklen – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams) and possession of a controlled substance. Next hearing set for 05/07/2026. Spracklen has been ordered to sign releases if they go to inpatient treatment.

Danny R. Stanberry – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). A 402 conference followed by a pretrial are set for 06/15/2026.

Waylon M. Thompson – Charged with aggravated battery with a victim 60 years of age or older. Pretrial is set for 06/22/2026.

Geraldine Wickliffe – Charged with obstruction of justice and destroying evidence. Pretrial set for 06/26/2026.