The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/10/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Shalee M. Bayne – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Bayne failed to appear in court today as they are currently in a sober living facility. A motion to release from furlough was denied due to no substantial change. If Bayne leaves the sober living facilitly she is required to return to jail. Her time slot at the facility is ending soon.

Joshua D. Hill – Guilty of possession of meth (Less than 5 grams) and charged with aggravated assault via strangulation.  Hill failed to appear in court today. A bench warrant was issued with a geo fence of Christian and the surrounding counties.

Tyler R. Martin – Guilty of unlawful posession of a firearm, and charged with armed violence (Category 1). A motion to remove states attorney John H. Mcward due to a conflict of interest ws filed. Matter reset for 07/24/2026.

Allison R. Miller – Charged with meth delivery (between 15 and 100 grams). Matter reset for plea hearing on 08/07/2026.

Paige E. Ouding – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Ouding appeared in court today via ZOOM. Pretrial has now been set for 09/15/2026.

Lief D. Torres Sr. – Charged with violating an ordedr for protection. Torres waived formal arraingment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial will be on 08/28/2026.

Travis E. Brinkmann – guilty of aggravated dui resulting in a vehicle crash causing bodily harm. Court notes that Brinkmann has completed inpatient treatment. Pretrial is set for 09/15/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/09/2026.

This list is NOT exclusive.

Robert D. Burke – Charged with burglary. Burke waived formal arraignment and preliminary hearing, proceeded into a not guilty plea, and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 09/10/2026.

Carmen S. Carlock – Charged with violation of an order of protection issued due to domestic battery. Motion to continue was granted. Status hearing has been set for 08/13/2026. Carlock is mandated to report to pretrial services for testing. Court orders probation to assist with obtaining a urine sample.

Timothy L. McRoy – Charged with aggravated battery in a public setting. McRoy waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is set to take place on 08/18/2026.

Paul M. Merriman – Charged with burglary. Pretrial is set for 08/13/2026.

Quentin Prasun-Burnett – Charged with domestic battery via strangulation. Prasun-Burnett appeared in IDOC custody. Pretrial is set for 08/13/2026.

Matthew M. Yattoni – Charged with meth possession, theft with intent to control property valuing between $500 and $10K, and driving on a revoked or suspended license. Petition to revoke set for 08/14/2026.

Quadius V. Rush – Charged with theft with intent to control property valuing between $500 and $10K. Rush was released on pretrial conditions. First appearance with counsel and  a preliminary hearing is set for 08/21/2026.

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

This list is NOT exclusive.

Matthew G. Beck – Charged with burglary, and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Beck appeared in custody. Pretrial release was denied and the matter was reset for 07/08/2026.

Hailey J. Collins – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Collins appeared in custody today, waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty and demanded a trial by jury. Collins motion for pretrial release was granted, and pretrial is set for 08/20/2026.

Steven D. Kilcrease – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and driving on a revoked or suspended license. Matter reset for 11/04/2026.

Luke H. Lehman – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 60-years-old or older. Lehman could not appear in court today due to being injured in a car crash and currently being in the hospital. The victim was present in the courtroom and requested that an order for protection remain in place. The order of protection was granted. A status hearing is set for 09/04/2026.

Shannon M. Stroisch – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 09/04/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/06/2026.

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Mallerie J. Dowdy – Charged with Obstruction of Justice. Dowdy appeared in custody and court previously found probable cause over the weekend. In court today dowdy was ordered to be released on pretrial conditions and a preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 08/24/2026.

Rachel N. Newingham – Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. Newingham appeared today while in custody and was ordered release on pretrial conditions, that include a SCRAM device, no alcohol or drug use, and an evaluation must be completed. A first appearance with counsel as well as a preliminary hearing is set for 08/21/2026.

George T. Bailey – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams), domestic battery, and aggravated assault of a peace officer. Pretrial is set for 07/23/2026.

Shawn L. Baker – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 Grams). Baker appeared in custody and was released on pretrial conditions, Baker was also denied a public defender based on financial information. First appearance with counsel is set for 08/21/2026.

Christopher M. Herpstreith – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Herpstreith appeared in custody and court found probable cause to detain. First appearance with counsel is set for 07/23/2026.

Allanah J. Jordan - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Jordan appeared in custody and was released on pretrial conditions. First appearance with counsel along with a preliminary hearing is set for 08/21/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/02/2026.

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Donald K. Beck – Charged with aggravated DU and driving on a revoked or suspended license. Pretrial is set for 09/11/2026.

Doyle E. Dukeman – Guilty of burglary. Pretrial is set for 09/11/2026.

Robert D. Burke – Charged with burglary. Matter reset for preliminary hearing and first appearance with counsel on 07/09/2026.

Kevin R. Durham – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Matter reset for pretrial on 08/20/2026.

Phillip G. Fornwalt – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Matter reset for pretrial on 08/20/2026.