The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/21/2026.

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Eric R. Welge – Charged with aggravated DUI while on a suspended or revoked drivers license.  Pretrial is set for 09/08/2026.

Joseph M. Besson – Currently charged with meth possession between 15 and 100 grams as well as two separate meth possession charges of less than 5 grams each. Besson appeared today while in custody and a Judgment of conviction was entered. Besson is now sentenced to 4 years in Illinois Department Of Corrections (IDOC) with a MSR period of 1 year, and credited 4 days served. Financial sentencing was also ordered. 

Larry N. Brummet – Charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon. Brummet is still currently in inpatient treatment and appeared via ZOOM call. Brummet made a motion to modify pretrial detention to allow him to attend sober living. Due to a disclosed exhibit of evidence, court finds that completing treatment does not provide a significant change in circumstance and the motion for sober living was denied. Pretrial is set for 09/04/2026.

Morgan C. Farr – Charged with theft by deception with intent to permanently deprive. The theft value was between $10K and $100K. A hearing on a motion for an accountant on behalf of Farr is set for 09/18/2026.

Jimmy L. Gorsuch – Charged with document forgery and delivery. Gorsuch waives preliminary hearing and a formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demands a trila by jury. Next hearing is a pretrial set for 10/23/2026.

Lorenzo C. Harper – Guilty of receiving, possessing, or selling a stolen vehicle. Harper appeared in court today over ZOOM call, and a pretrial has been set up for 09/29/2026.

Joshua D. Hill – Charged with aggravated battery by strangulation guilty of possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). The matter has been reset on a hearing on a petition to revoke which is scheduled for 09/29/2026. 

James M. Hudlin – Charged with retail theft valued less than or equal to $300. Hudlin waived preliminary hearing and formal arraignment, pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 10/23/2026.

Allanah J. Jordan – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Jordan waived preliminary hearing and formal arraignment, pleads not guilty and demands trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 10/20/2026. 

Anna E. Wolf – Charged with theft with intent to control stolen property valued between $500 and $ 10K. Pretrial is set for 10/13/2026.

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 has been set for 10/16/2026.

Rachel N. Newingham – Guilty of aggravated DUI with no valid driver’s license, and charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. For the guilty conviction on the DUI, Newingham waived formal arraignment and denies a petition to revoke. For the charge of aggravated battery, Newingham pleaded not guilty, waived formal arraignment and demanded a trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 10/29/2026.

Quadius V. Rush – Charged with theft with intent to control stolen property valued between $500 and $10K. First appearance with counsel is set for 10/19/2026.

Leif D. Torres Jr. – Charged with mob action use of force with a group of two or more. Pretrial is set for 09/25/2026. 

John R. Vanhorn – Charged with retail theft and or displacement of merchandise valued at or below $300. Pretrial is set for 10/20/2026.

Stephen M. Waggoner – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 10/20/2026.

Devin L. Worker – Guilty of domestic battery with 2 prior convictions. Defendant to report to probation. Pretrial is set for 10/22/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/18/2026.

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Kristi A. Bland – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Negotiated plea hearing is set for 10/06/2026.

David E. Jones – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams), driving on a revoked or suspended license, and obstruction of justice via destruction of evidence. Pretrial is set for 09/22/2026.

Andrew L. Calvert – Guilty of causing a vehicle crash resulting in injury or death. Calvert waived formal arraignment and pretrial has been set for 10/09/2026.

Jacob M. Charles – Charged with retail theft valued at less than or equal to $300. Pretrial is set for 09/21/2026.

Jacob W. Gray – Charged with aggravated domestic battery, and home invasion with a dangerous weapon. Pretrial is set for 09/01/2026 and Gray will remain in custody. 

Rodney L. Green – Charged with meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). Green appeared in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Status hearing is set for 09/15/2026.

Joshua F. Haines – Charged with violation of the sex offender registry and phone harassment in violation of a no contact order. Haines has also been found guilty of aggravated battery against a judge/EMT and was found guilty of indecent solicitation of a minor, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and was given an additional charge of grooming. First appearance with counsel is set for 09/14/2026.

Marcus R. Ivy – Charged with burglary without causing damage. Ivy is currently in IDOC custody. Matter has been reset for pretrial on 09/21/2026.

Royal D. Jackson – Charged with category 1 armed violence, meth possession (Less than 5 grams), and aggravated unlawful possession of a firearm. Jackson is currently detained. Pretrial has been set for 09/25/2026 and Jackson’s order for detention will continue.

Timothy L. McRoy – Charged with aggravated battery in a public place. Matter reset for preliminary hearing on 10/06/2026.

Ryan D. Nance – Charged with manufacturing and delivering a schedule 2 controlled substance. First appearance with counsel is scheduled for 10/01/2026.

Adam M. Passoni – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Court finds that Passoni was already on pretrial release conditions when committing the new offense. Pretrial release was revoked, and Passoni was ordered detained. Pretrial is now set for 09/24/2026.

Pamlea J. Rozplochowski - Charged with meth delivery (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 09/21/2026.

Rusty L. Tolly – Charged with violation of an order of protection after a prior violation, meth possession (Less than 5 grams), and being a felon who failed to return from furlough. Tolly remains in custody and pretrial is set for 09/14/2026.

Regina A. Poindexter - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Poindexter failed to appear in court today. A notice to appear on 09/28/26026 for pretrial has been sent.

The following court cases were heard in Christian Countuy Court on 08/17/2026.

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Braxton D. Williamson - Charged with aggravated battery against a victim younger than 13 resulting in permanent disability. Williamson appeared in custody. The court was advised that the autopsy had been completed, with the defenses expert present. The state is seeking additional examination by a forensic pathologist who specializes in the matter. The court ordered the state to provide the Williamson's defense with at least five business days’ notice of when, where and by whom any further review will be conducted. This will give the defense an opportunity to have its own expert present or confirm that the examination is video recorded. Preliminary hearing is set for 09/01/26. Mored details can be found by clicking HERE.

Timothy W. Snyder - Charged with aggravated DUI without a valid ID. Pretrial set for 10/13/2026.

Jerald Buerk - Charged with theft valued up to $500. Pretrial is set for 10/06/2026. 

Robert E. Gary - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 10/19/2026.

Joshua F. Haines - Charged with violation of the sex offender registry, phone harrasment in violaton of a no communication order, ad violating an order of protectuiopn issued due to prior domestic battery. Haines appeared in custody. Haines was also advised of a petition to revoke pretrial release. Motion to revoke release was granted. Matter has been reset to 08/18/2026, and Haines will remain in custody pending the outcome of the next hearing.

Ashton L. Johnson - Charged with Burglary. Pretrial set for 10/20/2026. 

Jacob C. Johnson - Charged with criminal damage to property valued between $500 and $10K, 2 counts of aggravated battery against a peace officer, and resisting. Johnson failed to appear in court today. Notice to appear was sent for 09/14/2026.

Kenneth L. Kuhn - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Kuhn is currently undergoing inpatient treatment. Furlough was extended to 08/24/2026.

The Following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/13/26.

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Phillip W. Law – Charged with Meth Possession (between 100 and 400 grams) and meth delivery (Between 100 and 400 grams). Law appeared via ZOOM from the Christian County Jail. Matter was reset for 10/01/2026.

Joshua C. Hawthorne – Charged with meth possession between 5 and 15 gram and meth delivery of less than 5 grams. Hawthorne’s public defender was unavailable for court today. Matter was reset for 08/14/2026.

Brandon L. Anthony – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Anthony appeared in custody today. Court finds that Anthony poses a real and present threat to the surrounding community and is ordered to remain in custody during the process of the case. Next appearance will be a hearing on petition to deny pretrial release on 08/14/2026.

Kerry K. Decker – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial release was issued. Next appearance is set for 09/22/2026.

Carmen S. Carlock – Charged with violating an order of protection issued due to prior domestic battery. Pretrial is set for 09/24/2026.

Alexandria M. Enzor – Charged with burglary. Pretrial set for 09/24/2026.

Brooke P. Key – Charged with retail theft. Pretrial set for 09/24/2026.

Michael P. McNear – Charged with 3 counts of meth delivery (All less than 5 grams). McNear’s current counsel made a motion to withdraw, and the state had no objection. Court has now appointed Public Defender Farr as new counsel. First appearance with counsel is set for 09/01/2026.

Paul M. Merriman – Charged with burglary. Sentenced to 2 days in county jail credited with one day of time served. Merriman pleaded guilty to his charge of burglary. Merriman was advised of his right to appeal. A status hearing is scheduled for 09/24/2026.

Quentin Prasun-Burnett – Charged with aggravated domestic battery via strangulation. Prasun-Burnett appeared in custody and a new writ has been issued for 09/10/2026.

Hunter T. Snyder – Charged with burglary. Snyder waived preliminary hearing and formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 10/01/2026.

Zoe M. Tapp - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Next appearance is 09/24/2026.

Isaac J. Vargas – Charged with criminal sexual abuse and also for criminal damage to government property. Pana Police Officer Cole was sworn in and testified on his response to the initial crime. Officer Cole stated that on the scene, he noticed observable bruising on one of the victims’ arms, and that he had a complaint filed and signed by a separate victim, complaining of unwanted sexual conduct. In regard to the damaged government property, during an interrogation, Officer Cole stated that he was not in the room but heard a scuffle from the interrogation room, and it was reported that Vargas threw a chair at the wall and damaged both the chair and the wall. Court finds probable cause to detain on the count of criminal sexual assault. Pretrial release was granted under the conditions of no drugs or alcohol; a SCRAM device must be fitted as well before Vargas can be released from custody. Next appearance will be first appearance with counsel scheduled for 10/02/2026.

Ericka L. Zahradka - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Zahradka is currently in treatment. Pretrial set for 10/01/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/11/2026.

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Matthew D. Puccetti – Charged with multiple counts of felon in possession of a weapon. Pretrial is set for 10/08/2026.

Braxton D. Wiliamson – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim younger than 13. Autopsy on the victim has been delayed so that Williamson can be alloted more time so his defense can get their own pathology expert to review the autopsy as well. Williamson appeared in custody today. Matter was reset for 08/17/2026. Williamson remains in custody.  Full details on Williamson's court hearing from today can be found by clicking HERE.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County court on 08/10/2026.

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Braxton D. Williamson – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 13 years of age or younger leading to permanent disability. Williamson appeared in court today while in custody. Pathologist has declined to have autopsy video; however, the defense has now agreed for a doctor to attend and take photos as well as notes if any more should be done. A status hearing is set for 08/17/2026. Hart Media Group spoke with Christian County's Chief Deputy Jim Baker to get more details on the incidents that caused the allegations against Williamson, to view our full story from that conversation, CLICK HERE.

Timothy E. Wiseman – Guilty of meth possession (Between 5 and 15 grams). State has filed a petition to revoke Wiseman’s pre discussed probation, as since December, Wiseman has failed to report to probation as required. The petition filed by the state was granted. Wiseman was advised that his sentencing could be potentially reset. First appearance with counsel is set for 10/02/2026.

Tristan J. McCaslin – Charged with theft with intent to control property valued between $500 and $10K. Court found probable cause to release McCaslin on pretrial conditions. McCaslin has requested tome to hire counsel. First appearance with counsel is set for 10/05/2026.

Danny L. Gates – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Gates appeared today via ZOOM call. Pretrial is set for 08/10/2026.

Tyler L. Stevens – Guilty of criminal damage to property valued between $500 and $10K. First appearance with council is set for 10/20/2026.

Jason D. Lindsey – Guilty of theft valued between $500 and $10K. Matter has been reset for 08/19/2026. Lindsey will remain in custody.

Emileigh K. King – Guilty of meth possession (Between 5 and 15 grams). King made a moment to terminate her probation early. The motion was granted, and King’s probation was terminated as successful.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/07/2026.

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Marco A. Anderson – Charged with aggravated DUI while having a suspended or revoked license. Pretrial is set for 09/18/2026.

Gerald A. Brown – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license due to a DUI. Pretrial is scheduled for 08/27/2026.

David E. Jones – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams), Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license due to a DUI, and obstruction of justice by destroying evidence. A possible plea hearing is set for 08/18/2026.

Lisa G. Katcher – Charged with retail theft valued at less than or equal too $300. Matter reset for status on 09/17/2026. 

Robert W. Retzloff – Charged with 8 counts of child porn reproduction. A status hearing is set for 09/17/2026.

Michael A. Bergland – Charged with meth delivery (Less than 5 grams). Next hearing is on 08/12/2026. Bergland appeared in custody and the order for detention will continue.

James M. Biggers – Charged with theft with intent to control valued at less than or equal to $500, receiving, possessing, or selling a stolen vehicle, and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 09/22/2026.

Brooke D. Eakle – Charged with residential burglary. Pretrial is set for 09/25/2026.

Jacob W. Gray – Charged with aggravated domestic battery and home invasion with a dangerous weapon. 
Mackenzie S. Harris Fullerton – Charged with theft with intent to control valued between $500 and $10K. Next appearance is a status hearing set for 10/02/2026.

Joshua C. Hawthorne – Guilty of meth delivery (Less than 5 grams) and charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 09/25/2026.

Jason D. Lindsey – Charged with burglary and theft of property valued between $500 and $10K, as well as being a felon who failed to return from furlough. Matter set for pretrial on 08/10/2026.

Alison R. Miller – Charged with meth delivery (Between 15 and 100 Grams). Miller is in custody at the Illinois Department of Corrections and was not present in court today. An in person writ to issue has been sent for 09/18/2026.

Waylon M. Thompson – Charged with aggravated battery on a victim 60-years-old or older. A motion by the state to nolle the matter was granted.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/06/2026.

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Braxton D. Williamson – Charged with aggravated battery against a child younger than 13. Braxton attacked a very young child by shaking him and causing hemorrhaging and a fracture on the back of the skull, as well as several other injuries. Williamson appeared today in custody, and the court found the proof is evident, and undeniable. Court found the proof to be evident, and the state has proven the case by clear and convincing evidence. Court further found that Williamson is a present and clear danger to the community and no condition or combination of conditions would eliminate that danger. Williamson will remain in custody. Next court appearance is a pretrial on 08/17/2026. More information is available in our online news story findable at taylorvilledailynews.com, or by Clicking HERE.

Ann L. Stafford – Guilty of burglary and charged with theft valued less than or equal to $300. Stafford appeared in person and in custody. Stafford was represented by private counsel in a new, pending matter, but that attorney has not entered her appearance in the treatment court cases. It is unclear whether the private attorney hired by Stafford intends to do so. In the interim, the court will appoint conflict public defender Rahar to represent defendant unless and until the other private counsel enters her appearance in these matters. Hearing on the amended petition to revoke remains scheduled for in-person hearing on 8/13/26.

Vance L. Gibson – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams) and felon in possession of a weapon. Possible Plea hearing is set for 10/01/2026.

Charity A. Jackson-Whitted - Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Jackson-Whitted has requested additional time to hire counsel. First appearance with council is set for 09/10/2026. 

Jacob M. Jones – Charged with possession of a controlled substance. Pretrial is scheduled for 09/25/2026.

Jonathan M. Krouse - Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams) and meth delivery (Less than 5 grams). Krouse appeared in custody today. Court found attending treatment was sufficient to establish a significant change in circumstance. Court also noted that one charge was for delivery, which in turn poses a significant risk to the community. Pretrial release was denied. Matter remains set for 08/20/2026.

Jason D. Lindsey – Charged with a felon failing to return from furlough. Lindsey appeared in custody. Petition for pre-trial release was denied. The state allowed to supplement and request the matter be reheard. Matter is now reset for 08/07/2026.

Hunter T. Snyder – Charged with burglary. Matter reset for preliminary hearing scheduled for 08/13/2026.

Richard A. Wilson – Charged with retail theft, valued less than or equal to $300. Pretrial set for 08/20/2026. 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/04/2026.

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Kirk L. Cochran Jr. – Charged with aggravated fleeing of police at a speed of 21 mph over the limit. Next court date is 09/04/2026.

Mason R. Hunnicut – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Treatment court referral was denied and pretrial is set for 09/22/2026. Hunnicut appeared today in court via ZOOM call.

Thomas E. Lawrence – Charged with 2 counts of meth delivery (Between 5 and 15 grams). Lawrence appeared in court today in custody. The matter has been reset for pretrial set to take place on 09/11/2026. The order for detention remains.

Luke H. Lehman – Charged with aggravated battery against a 60+ year old victim. A motion to dismiss was granted, as Lehman has passed away.

The following marriage records were shared with Hart Media Group by the Christian County Clerk’s Office on 08/03/2026.

Diana Leigh Smith of Pana and Travis Larry Nicol also from Pana got married on 06/27/2026.

Ashley Michelle Freeman and Juan Toto Xolo,  from Mt. Auburn, got married to on 07/07/2026.

Aliyah Nicole Richards and Travis Wayne Hill, JR, both from Edinburg, got married on 07/10/2026.

Meghan Debra Murphy and Lilian Yocelin Melgar, both from Pana, got married on 07/18/2026.

Zachary Ryan Wells and Stphanie Kay Dye, both from Taylorville, got married on 07/19/2026.

Dylan John Wood of Moweaqua and Chanice Lynn Manley from Assumption, got married on 07/25/2026.

Steven Keith Allen and Alexandra Michelle Borgic, both from Decatur, got married on 07/25/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 08/03/2026.

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Lee J. Morris – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license as a result from DUI. A plea hearing is scheduled for 08/21/2026.

Joseph M. Besson – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and charged with possession of meth between 15 and 100 grams. Matter has been set for pretrial on 08/10/2026.

Erica L. Zahradka – Charged with meth delivery (between 5 and 15 grams). Zahradka appeared via ZOOM. A motion to modify pretrial conditions was granted. Pretrial is set for 09/17/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/31/2026.

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Aaron D. Fitzgerald – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended licenses due to DUI. This case is currently in negotiations. Matter reset for 10/2/2026.

Kevin E. Green - Charged with a third driving on a revoked or suspended licenses due to DUI offense. This case is currently in negotiations. Matter reset for 10/2/2026.

David E. Jones – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams), driving on a revoked or suspended licenses due to DUI, and obstruction of justice through destruction of evidence. This case is currently in negotiations.

Matter reset for 08/07/2026.

Kayley J. Armstrong -Charged with meth delivery (Less than 5 grams). Next appearance set for 09/22/2026.

Michael O. Beck – Charged with aggravated domestic battery via strangulation, unlawful restraint, Meth Delivery (Between 15 and 100 grams) and an additional charge of less than 5 grams of meth delivery. Pretrial is set for 09/22/2026.

Christopher R. Carnahan – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm, 2 counts of possession of meth (Less than 5 grams), and burglary. This case is currently undergoing negotiations. Pretrial is set for 09/29/2026.

Drew M. Collins – Charged with criminal damage to property valued between $500 and $10K. Discovery investigations have been completed, and a plea offer has been tendered. Matter reset to 09/04/2026.

Daniel S. Dailey – Charged with failing to report change of address or employment, and also violation of the youth offender registry. The State is currently undergoing evidentiary issues. Matter is reset for 09/14/2026.

Morgan C. Farr – Charged with theft by deception valued between $10K and $100K. Resolution is close but not yet reached. Matter reset for 08/21/2026.

Lorenzo C. Harper –Guilty of possession of a stolen vehicle. Matter reset for 08/21/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/30/2026.

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Shelby S. Arterburn - Charged with Burglary. Motion reset for 09/17/2026.

Jennifer L. Beck – Charged with 4 counts of meth delivery between 5 and 15 grams. Discovery investigation has been completed, and matter is reset for pretrial on 09/17/2026.

Kristi A. Bland – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Matter continued to 08/18/2026.

Rebecca A. Burke - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Burke appeared while in custody today. Pretrial is set for 08/27/2026, with final pretrial on 09/22/2026. Trial is set for 10/05/2026.

Adam K. Cherry - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams), driving on a revoked or suspended license due to DUI (2nd and 3rd offense), retail theft, manufacturing and delivering cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams and possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams, and felon in possession of a weapon. Cherry has been medical furloughed and must return to jail upon completion. Matter has been reset to 09/04/2026.

Monica J. Haines - Charged with theft with intent to control property valued between $500 and $10K. Haines pleaded guilty, was allotted second chance probation including 30 hours of community service. A restitution of $5,625.72 is to be paid to the victim. The restitution was agreed on to be paid today and probation is to monitor payments of fines and costs.

Joshua E. Hicks – Guilty of theft with intent to control property valued less than $500. Sentencing hearing is scheduled for 09/17/2026.

Aaron T. Kelsey – Charged with retail theft valuing greater than $300. Negotiations are close to an agreement. Matter has been reset for 08/27/2026.

Bradley L. Mansfield – Charged with aggravated DUI (past the 3rd offense). Currently awaiting additional documentation. Matter has been reset to 09/17/2026 for plea.

Hayley L. Springer – Charged with receiving, possessing, or selling a stolen vehicle. Springer is currently in rehabilitation. The matter has been reset for pretrial on 08/13/2026.

Christopher J. Wessling – Guilty of aggravated criminal sexual assault against a victim between 13 and 17-years-old. Wessling, per plea, has withdrawn any post-trial motions and appeals. No further court settings are scheduled at this time.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/28/2026.

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Paul E. Allen – Charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm. Allen appeared today in custody and has completed medical furlough. Court has found that a change of circumstance exists. Allen has been released on pretrial conditions. Pretrial is set for 08/28/2026.

Sara G. Anderson – Charged with criminal damage to property valued between $500 and $10K. Anderson appeared in court today via ZOOM call and a pretrial was set for 09/18/2026.

Dustin R. Cline – Guilty of aggravated battery against a peace officer. Cline admitted petition to revoke, and his probation was terminated as unsuccessful. Cline has been now resentenced to 3 years in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), with a time served credit of 123 days served. A financial sentencing order was also entered. 

Casey L. Conoway – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Pretrial is set for 09/24/2026.

Shelby D. Cook - Charged with a third aggravated DUI and an aggravated DUI on a suspended or revoked license. Mater reset for preliminary hearing on 08//20/2026.

Shane D. Farris – Guilty of violating an order of protection that was issued due to prior domestic battery and charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial hearing is set for 09/11/2026.

Caydin D. Gaddis – Charged with aggravated domestic battery. Gaddis appeared while in custody and was released on pretrial conditions. A review hearing is scheduled for 09/15/2026.

Nicholas D. Harris – Charged with robbery. Harris pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to 2 years of probation, 4 days in the Christian County Jail with 2 days credit for time already served, and has been ordered to remain completely sober of alcohol or drugs and to stay away from bars.

Quentin J. McKittrick – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and meth delivery (Between 15 and 100 grams). McKittrick appeared via ZOOM call while in custody of the IDOC. Next hearing is scheduled for 09/15/2026.

Adam M. Passoni – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Pretrial is set for 09/24/2026.

Tanya Strong – Charged with reckless discharge of a firearm causing endangerment. Pretrial is set for 09/15/2026.

Alexis L. Wells – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 09/18/2026.

Ashley L. Rockford – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and receiving, selling, or possessing a stolen vehicle, . Pretrial set for 09/22/2026.

Mary M. Spencer – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 60-years-old or older and obstruction of justice by leaving the state. The court found that Spencer was on pretrial release at the time of the alleged charges. The court also noted that Spencer called and made statements of a suicidal nature, which prompted a law enforcement response where Spencer was taken to the hospital, and attempted to flee. The court found that conditions, and a combination of conditions, will ensure public safety. Spencer was released on pretrial conditions with additional GPS monitoring and a requirement to undergo a mental health evaluation within seven days. Spencer must comply with all recommendations and take medications as prescribed. A HIPAA release is also to be signed over to Pretrial Services. Spencer is prohibited from consuming alcohol or illegal drugs and will be subject to random testing. The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for 10/06/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/27/2026.
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Wyatt L. Cain – Charged with aggravated DUI resulting in a vehicle crash causing great bodily harm. A Plea hearing is scheduled for 09/24/2026.

Dustin R. Cline – Guilty of aggravated battery against a peace officer, and charged with criminal damage to a school valued between $500 and $10K and with concealing or aiding a fugitive. Cline appeared in custody with his public defender. The matter has been reset for possible plea hearing on 07/28/2026. Cline’s order for detention remains in effect.

Daniel J. Endres – Charged with criminal sexual assault against a victim younger than 18-years-old while deemed a trusted adult. GPS home confinement has been altered from inside only to the limits of current the property line. A status hearing has been scheduled for 09/15/2026.

Kevin J. Fasig II – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Fasig’s motion to continue preliminary hearing is granted with delay to Fasig. A preliminary hearing is set to take place on 09/15/2026.

Carl L. Gray – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and with theft valuing between $500 and $10K. Gray appeared while in custody with his public defender. Inpatient treatment has been marked as completed, and Gray was released on pretrial conditions. Pretrial is set for 10/02/2026.

Nicholas D. Harris – Charged with robbery. Pretrial has been set for 10/01/2026.

Matthew W. Koberlein – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Koberlein is currently in custody at Effingham County Jail. Counsel only status hearing has been set for 10/02/2026.

Steven Martinez – Guilty of harassment by making death threats. Martinez pleaded guilty today and as per his plea deal, is now sentenced to 2 years of probation, 6 days in Christian County Jail with 3 days of time served credited, probationary counseling and monitoring, warrantless searches, no contact with the victim, and restitutions. 

Jeffrey R. Moreland – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Moreland waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 10/05/2026.

Craig S. Schleyhan – Charged with burglary and theft with intent to control valuing between $500 and $10K. Matter reset for 08/07/2026.

Mary M. Spencer – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim who is 60-years-of-age or older, and with obstructing justice by leaving state. Matter reset for tomorrow, 07/28/2026 due to Spencer’s attorney being unavailable. 

Lester G. Ward – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and charged with a second count of meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 10/05/2026.

Dylan L. Woodworth – Charged with obstruction of justice by destroying evidence. Woodworth is currently in IDOC custody. The state’s motion to dismiss was granted. 
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 07/20/2026.

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Eric R. Welge – Charged with aggravated DUI on a revoked or suspended license. Per agreement, a sentencing hearing is set for 08/21/2026.

Jimmy D. Abberley – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and theft valuing up to $300. Abberley appeared in custody, and pleads guilty to the possession charge. The matter of theft was dismissed per plea. Sentencing hearing is scheduled for 08/25/2026 and an order of detention remains in place.

Paul E. Allen – Charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm. Allen appeared in custody and was released on furlough to Sara Bush Hospital. Allen has been ordered to return immediately to jail upon leaving the hospital. Status hearing is set for 08/24/2026.

Matthew G. Beck – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Deendant appeared via ZOOM call from jail, First appearance with counsel is set for 07/23/2026 and the order of detention remains in effect.

Nicholas L. Cox – Guilty of aggravated fleeing of police going 21 MPH over the speed limit. Matter has been reset for pretrial on 08/25/26.

Stephen N. Durbin – Charged with theft with intent to control property valued between $500 and $10K. Status hearing has been set for 08/25/2026.

Matthew D. Fallacaro – Charged with possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Fallacaro arrived late, quashed a potential bench warrant, and a pretrial is now set for 09/15/26.

Caydin D. Gaddis – Charged with aggravated domestic battery. Gaddis appeared in custody, the matter has been reset for pretrial on 07/28/2026. Court also found that treatment has not eliminated the risk of threat to the victim and an order for detention remains in effect.

Shane P. Hargis – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim aged 60-years-old or older and possession of a stolen vehicle. Hargis appeared via ZOOM call today. Pretrial is set for 09/11/2026.

Stephan C. Jordan – Charged with domestic battery resulting in bodily harm.  Pretrial is set for 08/25/2026.

Emileigh K. King – Charged with manufacturing and delivering between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl meth delivery between 5 and 15 grams. King also has been found guilty of possessing between 5 and 15 grams of meth. Matter reset for 08/10/2026.

Katelyn A. Melvin – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 60-years-old or older and also charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon. Pretrial release conditions have been set in place, and pretrial is now scheduled for 09/04/2026.

Stephen C. Peck – Charged with aggravated home fraud. Peck waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty. Peck now demands a trial by jury. Pretrial has been set for 09/11/2026.

Derrick Willis – Charged with criminal damage to property valuing between $10K and $100K.  Pretrial is set for 09/11/2026.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/30/2026.

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Maria D Gibbs – Charged with criminal damage to property valued between $10K and $100K.

Marcus R. Ivy – Charged with burglary without causing damage. Ivy is currently in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections. 

Jordan J. Monroe – Charged with false personation and unlawful restraint. Pretrial is set for 07/16/2026.

Tobey M. Henson – Charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm. Next appearance is 08/31/2026.

Bradley E. Martin – Charged with three separate counts of predatory criminal sexual assault against a victim under the age of 13-years-old. Martin appeared in custody. A hearing on the state’s motion to introduce hearsay will take place on 07/13/2026 and a second hearing will take place on 07/14/2026. Martin will remain in custody as an order for detention continues.

Anna Wolf – Charged with theft valued between $500 and $10K. Wolf appeared via ZOOM call. Pretrial is set for 08/21/2026.

Nicholas A. Medina – Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. Pretrial set for 08/21/2026.

David A. Wagenblast - Charged with retail theft valuing less than $300. Pretrial is set for 07/16/2026.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/29/2026.

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Amanda D. Johanningmeier – Charged with criminal trespass to residence with person present, meth possession (Less than 5 grams), and theft valuing between $500 and $10K. Johanningmeier appeared to court in custody and completed a 402 conference. A motion to continue was granted. Next appearance will take place 7/23/2026. Order of detention continues.

Jonathan Krouse – Charged with domestic battery with other prior incidents, criminal damage to property valuing between $500 and $10K, meth delivery and meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Krouse appeared in court while in custody, waives formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and demanded trial by jury. A motion for furlough to treatment was granted, and a court order for evaluation for treatment and assistance in finding inpatient treatment was issued. Pretrial is set for 08/20/2026 and an order of detention remains in effect.

Phillip W. Law – Charged with meth possession (Between 100 and 400 grams) and meth delivery (Between 100 and 400 grams). Law appeared in court while in custody. A motion to continue was granted and the order for detention continues. Next court appearance will take place on 08/13/2026.
 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/26/2026.

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George T. Bailey – Guilty of domestic battery causing bodily harm and also guilty and aggravated assault of a peace officer. Matter reset for 07/06/2026.

Andrew L. Calvert – Guilty of being responsible for a motor vehicle crash causing death. First appearance with counsel is set for 08/18/2026.

Timothy P. Carlock – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 08/18/2026.

Hailey J. Collins –  Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Collins appeared via ZOOM call from inpatient treatment. Matter reset for preliminary hearing on 07/07/2026.

Robert E. Gray - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial set for 08/17/2026.

Richard E. Howerton – Charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon. Howerton appeared in custody. Court reviews a statement from Howerton who says he is a caretaker for his mother and another friend in the residence. Court finds that there is in come health care 5 days a week and deems this to be of no change in circumstances. Order of detention will remain in place. Preliminary hearing is set for 07/10/2026.

Mason R. Hunnicut - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial on 08/04/2026.

Steven D. Leonard – Charged with aggravated DUI. Pretrial is on 08/14/2026.

Brian J. Mundhenke -Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. Pretrial is set for
08/21/2026.

John R. Vanhorn – Charged with retail theft. Pretrial is set for 08/21/2026.

Stephen M Waggoner - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for
08/21/2026.

Geraldine Wickliffe – Charged with obstruction of justice via destruction of evidence. Pretrial is set for 08/20/2026.

Wyatt L. Cain – Charged with aggravated DUI resulting in a crash that rendered bodily harm.  Pretrial is set for 07/27/2026.
 

The following cases were heard in Christian County Court on 06/25/2026.

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Ashley M. Moehring – Charged with aggravated DUI on a revoked or suspended license. Pretrial is set for 07/23/2026.

Ann L. Stafford – Guilty of Burglary, and charged with theft valued at or above $300. Stafford appeared today in custody of the Christian County Sheriff. Stafford waived formal arraignment and denies the allegations in the Amended Petition to Revoke. Pretrial hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 for her new pending felony charge. Stafford was also sanctioned for failure to report for drug testing on 06/01/2026, and 06/02/2026. Stafford was sanctioned to 60 days in the county jail. Good time behavior act does not apply and she does receive credit for time previously served since 06/17/2026.

Shelby S. Afterburn – Charged with burglary. Afterburn appeared in custody, and was ordered to be released on the same pretrial conditions from a prior release. Pretrial is set for 07/30/2026.

Jimmy D. Abberley – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and theft valuing at or above $300. Order for detention remains in place, Status hearing set fore 07/09/2026.

Danny L. Gates – Charged with aggravated battery against a victim 60 years of age or older. Gates appeared via ZOOM call. Status hearing is set for 07/10/2026.

Erick W. Gudgel – Charged with theft valuing between $500 and $10K and possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Gudgel failed to appear in court today. A warrant was issued with no limits.

Faith A. Haines – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Appointed Public Defender Byron Sloan notified court that Haines was still in treatment. Status hearing is set for 07/10/2026.

Neil R. Hall – Charged with failure to register new residence within 3 days and violating the sex offender registry. Negotiations are pending following a 402 conference. Next court date is a pretrial set for 08/20/2026.

Joshua E. Hicks – Charged with theft valued at or less than $500. Petition to revoke and sentencing hearing is set for 07/30/2026.

Robert M. Hodson – Guilty of aggravated DUI resulting in a crash that caused a death. Hodson was granted additional continuance to file post trial pleadings. Status hearing is set for 08/25/2026.

Ashley N. Lowis – Charged with aggravated fleeing of the police at a speed of 21+ MPH over posted speed limit. Lowis appeared via ZOOM call. Lowis’ Pretrial condition violations report showed 20 violations, and GPS alarms reported 13 violations. State files a petition on sanctions. The petition on sanctions hearing is set for 06/30/2026.

Ruth A. Lozier – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Upon agreement, court date was set to in person hearing scheduled for 07/23/2026.

Daniel R. Martin – Charged with Aggravated DUI with no valid insurance. DUI evaluation is needed. Pretrial and possible plea hearing has been set for 08/20/2026.

Kaylee E. McQuire - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Upon agreement, court date was set to in person hearing scheduled for 07/23/2026.

Michael P. McNear – Charged with 3 counts of meth delivery (All less than 5 grams). A jury trial is set for 10/05/2026. Final pretrial has been scheduled for 08/13/2026.

Jeffrey R. Moreland – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams).  Preliminary hearing is set for 07/27/2026.

Demarcus L. Richardson – Charged with Theft valued between $10K and $100K. Due to failure to provide sufficient evidence, the case was dismissed over no objection.

Layla K. Schuyler – Convicted of meth possession (Less than 5 grams), possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated battery in a public setting. Schuyler appeared in custody. Sentencing hearing is set for 08/11/2026.  Schuyler is ordered to remain in detention until sentencing.

Zoe M. Tap - Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Tap fails to appear rendering the issue of a bench warrant covering Christian County and the surrounding areas.

Christopher J. Wessling – Guilty of 2 counts of criminal sexual assault against a victim between the ages of 13 and 17-years-old, and charged with 5 counts of criminal sexual assault of a victim age 5-years-old or older. Wessling is no longer in custody, no notice was issued for his appearance in court today however a notice to appear was issued for a hearing set for 07/30/2026.