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April 21-27 Cory Roth, 36, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested April 27 on charges of a bench warrant for failure to appear, intimidation, vehicle hijacking, assault, open title, illegal possession of a weapon by a felon, driving while revoked, armed violence and armed robbery. He remains lodged. Gary W. Harshman, 70, Myrtle Beach, Fla., was arrested…

CIVIL CASES FILED Hettie Jane Kay Kirchner vs. Levi Thomas Jones, dissolution w/o child, 4-14-25. Summer D. Rodhouse vs. Ryan S. Crowder, dissolution w/o child, 4-15-25. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. vs. Lee L. Winston, unknown owners and non-record claimants, unknown heirs and legatees of Warren Winston, Service Finance Company, residential real estate foreclosure, 4-16-25. Capital…

The following police reports were filed between April 18 and April 24, 2025. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Felonies Robert R. DeClue, dob 2-21-1949, will not prosecute on charges of theft/less than $300/school/worship and knowingly damaging property less than $300.

Felonies David A. Depper, dob 2-05-1986, was found guilty on charges of aggravated battery/public and aggravated assault/public property, one year conditional discharge, fine.

The following police reports were filed between April 11 and April 17, 2025. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anthony Westemeyer, 37, of Nebo, Illinois, was sentenced April 9, to 30 years’ imprisonment for sexual exploitation of a child. The term of imprisonment is to be followed by a five-year term of supervised release.

Traffic: Kayla M. Ramirex, 11/23/98, Pittsfield, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $450, 6 months supervision,

Alfonzo A. Brown, 36, Springfield, was arrested April 15 on a a charge of failure to appear. He was released April 17.

CIVIL CASES FILED Lula R. Merrifield vs. David Lee Allen, dissolution w/o child, 4-8-25.