Macoupin County Courthouse News

Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence.

Marriage licenses

Cassandra Breann Tate, Virden; Kenneth Russell Hedges, Virden

Paeton Veeann Conaway, Virden; Jay Levi Clark, Palmyra

Kayla Marie Thoron, Chatham; Catherine Mary Ryan, Chatham

Gavin Anthony Stoops, New Baden; Samantha Renee Mistoler, New Baden

Divorces

Tessa C. Cameron, Piasa; Jack T. Cameron, Shipman

Brandon Michael Ralston, Bunker Hill; Trisha Lynn Ralston

Court

• Brian C. Jansen, 52, of Gillespie, faces a felony charge of child pornography on or before Jan. 4.

• Richard J. Griffiths, 71, of Virden, faces felony charges of unlawful possession of meth and resisting a peace officer after allegedly wrestling with the officer, which resulted in a cut on the officer’s arm, on Saturday, April 30.

• Jorda L. Claro, 35, of Wilsonville, faces a felony charge of unlawful possession of meth on Friday, April 29.

• William S. Nix, 30, of Gillespie, faces a felony charge of unlawful possession of meth on Tuesday, April 26.

• Joseph J. Smart, 33, of Wilsonville, faces felony charges of unlawful production of cannabis, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and criminal damage to property after allegedly discharging multiple rounds into a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu on Monday, May 2.

• Trevor L. Anderson, 37, of Virden, faces a felony charge of burglary after allegedly entering a building located on West Jackson Street in Virden on or about Wednesday, April 6.

• Jeffrey M. Neimanowski, 19, of Carlinville, was cited for possession of alcohol by a minor at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, May 1, in Carlinville.

• James P. Licklider, 53, of Mt. Olive, was charged with violation of an order of protection after allegedly entering onto a protected property on North Cherry Street in Mt. Olive on Tuesday, May 3.

• Jessie C. Rushing, 29, of Staunton, was cited for driving under the influence on Sunday, May 1.

• Sydney C. Cania, 21, of Carlinville, was ticketed for driving under the influence at 3:52 p.m. Saturday, April 30.