Court

April 1 through April 30, 2024

April 1 through April 30, 2024

Felonies: Joseph M. McClaine, dob 7-02-1986, was found guilty on a charge of possession of an amount of a controlled substance except (A)/(D), one year probation, fine.

The following police reports were filed between April 26 and May 2. 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.

The following police reports were filed between April 19 and April 26. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene 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. The following individual was charged with…

On Thursday, April 18, at approximately 2:19 p.m., Calhoun County Sheriff Bill Heffington conducted a traffic stop on Illinois River Road south of Hardin for the offense of speeding. Calhoun County Deputy Nic McCall arrived on scene assisted with the investigation. Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, Alan B. Toppmeyer, 62, of Brussels, was arrested…

The following police reports were filed between April 19 and April 26. 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: Kyle A. Bollinger, dob 6-26-1989, a charge of resisting/peace officer/correctional employee/firefighter/injury was amended/reduced; was found guilty on a charge of resisting/peace officer/firefighter/correctional employee, 18 month conditional discharge, $300 fine; a charge of aggravated assault to a peace officer/firefighter/ ER worker was dismissed.

On April 11, Calhoun County Deputy Nic McCall conducted a traffic stop on Crawford Creek near Illinois Route 100 near Kampsville. Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, Wayne L. Decker, 56, of Greenfield, was arrested for the following offenses: • Possession of Methamphetamine, and • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Additionally, a passenger, James E. Stanberry,…

Felonies Justice Self, dob 1-30-1998, was found guilty on a charges of domestic battery/bodily harm and driving on a revoked license, 10 days county jail to be served concurrently, six days credit for time served, 24 months probation, $1,937.00 fine and costs, drug treatment and anger management for each charge. Loren K. Dale, dob 3-28-1969,…