The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/04/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Shawn T. Bartel – Charged with attempted arson against personal property. Matter was reset to 07/09/2026 for a pre-trial and possible plea. Bartel currently works in Indiana. Bartel was advised that if need be he can appear in court via ZOOM call for pretrial and as long as plea paperwork is completed and turned in, ZOOM is also authorized for plea hearing.

Andrew S. Carver – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended drivers license. Carver appeared while in Illinois Department of Corrections custody. Matter was reset to 07/13/2026.

Matthew A. Crowder – Charged with reckless discharge of a firearm. A global resolution is  currently in negotiations. Matter has been reset for 07/16/2026.

Vance L. Gibson – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and felon in possession of a weapon. Gibson appeared in custody. Matter has been reset for a possible plea hearing set to take place on 06/18/2026. For now, Gibson will remain in detention and also had his right to appeal admonished.

Brandi S. Kay - Charged with meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams).  Drug court referral is pending, Pretrial is continued. Mater reset for 07/23/2026.

Kyle B. Parks – Charged with criminal sexual assault through force. Parks appeared in custody today, matter was reset for pretrial, set to take place on 06/09/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/02/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Rusty L. Tolly – Charged with aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon, criminal damage to property totaling up to but not more than $500, 2 counts of violating an order for protection, and  possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Preliminary hearing set for 06/16/2026.

Hailey J. Collins – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Collins waived a speedy preliminary and is now set for a preliminary hearing to be held on 06/26/2026.

Ryan J. Durbin – Guilty of violation of an order for protection, and charged with a second count of violating an order of protection. Durbin also has been charged with violation of the sex offender registry. Durbin demanded a jury trial be held and a pretrial is now set for 07/24/2026.

Amber N. Spracklen – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and possession of a controlled substance. Plea has yet to be reached and a plea bargain is still in the works, possible plea hearing is now moved to 06/11/2026.

Congrats to the following newlyweds who were married in Christian County. The following marriage records were reported to Hart Media Group on 06/01/2026.

On 03/23/2026:

Carter Michael Leach and Makenna Olivia Sutker From Springfield.

On 04/27/2026:

Lucas Paul Speer and Martina Eva Zapitelli from Pana.

On 05/02/2026:

Ashlyn Jo Canada and Derek Michael Stephens from Morrisonville.

On 05/09/2026:

Kyle Nicholas Pruett and Andrea Nicole Dixon from Rosamond

On 05/15/2026:

Jemma Marie Humphrey and Shayli Renea Willis from Taylorville.

On 05/16/2026:

Madison Elizabeth Schmitt and Peyton Andrew Varner from Pana.

Collin Raye Hasquin and Mary Michelle Harris from Taylorville.

On 05/18/2026:

Kody Nathanile Gasaway and Thessa Lane Carter from Pana.

On 05/21/2026:

Roberrt Carl Gipson, JR. and Regina Kay Jones from Taylorville.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/01/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Robert D. Burke – Charged with burglary. Pretrial release was granted with conditions. First appearance with counsel and a preliminary hearing is set for 07/02/2026.

Carl L. Gray – Charged with theft of property exceeding a total value of $500 but not more than $10K and possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). First appearance with counsel and preliminary hearing is set on 06/23/2026.

Bryant J. Klee – Charged with aggravated battery against a child younger than 13-years-old, resulting in permanent disability. Pretrial is set for 09/09/2026 and an order for detention remains in effect.

Bradley L. Wiseman – Charged with damage of property equal to or over $500. Next court appearance is set for 06/18/2026.

William C. Wanless – Charged with possession of child pornography. Wanless pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 2 consecutive 7 year terms in Illinois Department of Corrections. (IDOC) 354 Days credited, as Wanless has been in Christian County Jail since June of last year.

Rusty L. Tolly– Charged with Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage to property totaling less than or equal to $500 And two counts of violation of order of protection. Hearing has been motioned to continue on 06/02/2026.