Macoupin County court news

CARLINVILLE — The following items were filed in Macoupin County Court in the past week from July 17 to July 23.

The pending charges for all felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses are merely allegations. The defendants are under a presumption of innocence until and unless proven guilty.

Felony court cases

Tameka Turner of Carlinville is facing charges of possession of fewer than five grams of meth. Turner is also facing charges of driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 13 incident.

Michael Vogel of Gillespie is charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer. Vogel is also facing charges of obstructing justice by destroying evidence and fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer in connection with a July 20 incident.

Nicholas Knick of Mt. Olive is facing charges of theft in connection with a June 27 incident.

Jordan Davis of Carlinville is facing charges of forgery and theft in connection with a June 18 incident.

Shawn Cotton of Benld is facing charges of criminal trespassing to a residence. Cotton is also facing an additional charge for violating an order after being served notice in connection with a July 21 incident.

Misdemeanor court cases

Ronald Ziegler of Litchfield is facing charges with criminal damage to property in connection with a July 12 incident.

Leon Spinka of Brighton is facing charges of violating an order of protection in connection with a July 3 incident.

Kevin Morgan of Carlinville is facing charges of two counts of criminal trespassing to land in connection with events taking place on July 16 and July 17.

Traffic court cases

Richard Gum of Franklin is facing charges with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol. He also has pending charges for driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, squealing or screeching tires, and driving over 35 above the speed limit in connection with a July 21 incident.

Dissolution of marriage

• Luetta Weichert versus Mark Weichert
• Katelyn Force versus James Force Jr.
• Jay Baker versus Betty Baker
• Jamie Rhodes versus Jonathan Rhodes
• Gregory McDaniels versus Alice McDaniels

Marriage licenses

• Kyle Jeffers and Jasmine Bennett, both of Litchfield
• Wade Hobaugh and Anastasia Henderson, both of Gillespie
• Jordan Fite and Michelle Defoe, both of Carlinville
• Russell Romain and Jakota Emery, both of Wilsonville

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