By Talbot Fisher January 27, 2026
Thursday, Jan. 8
- Shane C. Kappler, 36, Galesburg — Class 1 felony disseminating child sexual abuse materials (six counts); Class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams; misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Hunter D. Broers, 20, Nokomis — Class 2 felony possession of child sexual abuse materials (three counts).
Wednesday, Jan. 7
- Shawn S. Baker, 45, Abingdon — Class 4 felony cannabis possession (100–500 grams); misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Julie K. Jones, 43, Peoria — Class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams; misdemeanor possession of hypodermic needles or syringes.
- Gregory A. Harger, 68, Galesburg — Class 2 felony aggravated battery to a peace officer.
- Steven Harger, 33, Galesburg — Class 2 felony aggravated battery to a peace officer.
- Christopher S. Wall, 61, Galesburg — Class 2 felony possession of a stolen vehicle; misdemeanor driving on a suspended license.
- Emmanuel S. Wiggins, 36, Galesburg — Misdemeanor battery; criminal trespass.
- Latanya W. Hayes, 52, Galesburg — Misdemeanor criminal damage to property under $500.
- Madison R. Pickrel, 26, Knoxville — Misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
- Sara J. Peterson, 68, Galesburg — Misdemeanor criminal trespass.
- Blake A. Hans, 41, Galesburg — Misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
- Steven W. Charles, 39, Galesburg — Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Laquinia D. Banks, 35, Dolton — Misdemeanor criminal trespass.
- Richard B. Miller, 45, Woodhull — Misdemeanor retail theft.
- Michael D. Brewer, 52, Monmouth — Misdemeanor retail theft.
- Jennifer J. Moore, 50, Galesburg — Misdemeanor retail theft.
- Jaydyn J. Weathers, 24, Galesburg — Misdemeanor domestic battery.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
- Jon P. Benson, 50, Wataga — Class 2 felony possession of a weapon by a felon (six counts); Class 4 felony reckless discharge of a firearm; aggravated cruelty to animals; misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
- Matthew Schmidt, 28, Davenport, Iowa — Class 4 felony child abduction; misdemeanor unlawful visitation interference.
- Justin K. Stokes, 42, Galesburg — Misdemeanor criminal trespass.
- Rosendo E. Ramirez-Velasquez, 27, Galesburg — Misdemeanor DUI/alcohol; leaving the scene of an accident.
Monday, Jan. 5
- Joshua M. Moats, 44, Galesburg — Class 2 felony burglary; misdemeanor theft under $500.
- Lindsay M. Hartman, 41, Galesburg — Class 2 felony burglary; misdemeanor theft under $500.
- Elizabeth G. Meminger, 75, Wataga — Class X felony home invasion with a dangerous weapon; Class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery/strangulation; Class 3 felony aggravated battery (victim age 60 or older); misdemeanor domestic battery.
- Tyler Blackwell, 36, Macomb, Michigan — Misdemeanor DUI/alcohol.
- Howard L. Rossell, 61, Knoxville — Misdemeanor DUI/alcohol.
- Darren A. Holloway, 33, Peoria — Misdemeanor DUI/alcohol.
- Ashley M. Stewart, 38, Galesburg — Misdemeanor DUI/alcohol; DUI/BAC .08; unlawful cannabis possession in a motor vehicle.
Friday, Jan. 2
- Robert I. Pfeffer III, 45, Galesburg — Class 2 felony aggravated battery to a peace officer; misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
- Eric L. Mackey, 37, Galesburg — Misdemeanor criminal trespass.
- William C. Lipka, 46, Galesburg — Misdemeanor violation of an order of protection; domestic battery.
- Laurinda L. Tshikula, 28, Galesburg — Misdemeanor domestic battery.
- Johnathan R. Clubb, 22, Galesburg — Misdemeanor domestic battery; criminal damage to property under $500.
Dispositions
Wednesday, Jan. 7
- Xavier W. Cuevas, 21, Galesburg — Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery; sentenced to one year court supervision. Dismissed: Class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery/strangulation; Class 3 felony aggravated battery causing great bodily harm; misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm.
- Alfonso Sandoval Jr., 44, Galesburg — Pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams and misdemeanor domestic battery; sentenced to 146 days in jail (73 days credit) and 24 months probation. Dismissed: Class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery/strangulation; Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance; misdemeanor violation of pretrial release.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
- Alexander M. Timmons, 28, Galesburg — Pleaded guilty to Class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery/strangulation; sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months probation. Dismissed: Class 4 felony domestic battery with a prior conviction.
- Calvin Barner, 28 — Pleaded guilty to Class 2 felony aggravated battery to a peace officer; sentenced to three years in prison. Barner was incarcerated at Henry Hill Correctional Center at the time of the offense and has since been transferred.
- Keith E. Mahnesmith, 54, Galesburg — Dropped: Class 1 felony residential burglary; Class 2 felony burglary; Class 4 felony possession of burglary tools; criminal trespass; misdemeanor criminal trespass (three counts).
- Ricardo Banderas-Eriza, 37, Galesburg — Pleaded guilty to Class 2 felony aggravated DUI and Class 4 felony aggravated DUI; sentenced to 120 days in jail and 18 months probation. Dismissed: additional aggravated DUI counts; misdemeanor DUI/alcohol (two counts); DUI/BAC .08; driving on a suspended or revoked license (two counts).
- Jalen L. Redmond, 25, Chicago — Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fleeing and reckless driving; sentenced to 12 months conditional discharge. Dismissed: Class 2 felony possession of a stolen vehicle; misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident.
Monday, Jan. 5
- Lashadrian Bailey, 30, Galesburg — Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor resisting a peace officer; sentenced to two days in jail (one day credit) and one year conditional discharge. Dismissed: Class 2 felony aggravated battery to a peace officer; misdemeanor driving on a canceled registration.
- Vincent T. Grimes, 50, Galesburg — Dropped: Class 2 felony burglary (two counts); theft over $10,000; arson; Class 3 felony theft over $500; Class 4 felony criminal damage to property over $500.
- Michelle F. Pleasant, 53, Galesburg — Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor resisting a peace officer; sentenced to two years conditional discharge. Dismissed: Class 2 felony aggravated battery to a peace officer.
- Joshua M. Dunn, 43, Galva — Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor violation of pretrial release; sentenced to four days in jail (four days credit) and one year conditional discharge. Dismissed: misdemeanor violation of an order of protection (two counts).
Friday, Jan. 2
- April L. Small, 66, Galesburg — Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor retail theft; sentenced to one year conditional discharge and fined.
- Joshua G. Parrish, 49, Peoria — Dropped: misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; driving on a suspended license.
- Tiarius R. Wilson, 24, Abingdon — Dropped: misdemeanor battery.
Charges are accusations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.