By Talbot Fisher February 23, 2026
New charges
Feb. 12
- Marcel A. Bates, 24, Galesburg — Class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery (strangulation); misdemeanor domestic battery
- Lori A. Mahnesmith, 51, Galesburg — Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams)
- Phillip D. Whelchel, 41, Galesburg — misdemeanor retail theft (under $300)
- Hannah E. Perez, 34, Galesburg — misdemeanor retail theft (under $300)
- Taylor R. Sorce, 39, Galesburg — misdemeanor criminal damage to property (under $500); criminal trespass
- Donald M. Haahn, 74, Hanna City — misdemeanor DUI (alcohol); DUI (BAC .08)
Feb. 11
- Joshua R. Cox, 43, Avon — Class 2 felony methamphetamine possession (5–15 grams)
- Emily D. Schmall, 25, Moline — Class 1 felony possession of a stolen vehicle; Class 4 felony aggravated fleeing (two counts); misdemeanor speeding (26–34 mph over posted limit)
- Janice M. Gallagher, 27, Monmouth — misdemeanor obstructing identification
- Curtis R. Johnson, 37, Galesburg — misdemeanor child endangerment; interfering with a report of domestic violence
Feb. 10
- Todd E. Bloss Jr., 23, Galesburg — Class X felony dissemination of child sexual abuse materials; Class 2 felony possession of child sexual abuse materials
- Kimberly A. Harris, 48, Galesburg — Class 4 felony aggravated cruelty to animals; misdemeanor cruelty to animals; failure to inoculate animals
- Ann M. Admire, 48, Galesburg — Class 4 felony aggravated cruelty to animals; misdemeanor cruelty to animals; failure to inoculate animals
- Justin L. Hare, 46, Galesburg — Class 4 felony aggravated cruelty to animals; misdemeanor cruelty to animals; failure to inoculate animals
- Jeffrey N. Cooper, 44, Galesburg — Class 1 felony possession of a stolen vehicle
- Larry E. Ashby, 66, Galesburg — Class 4 felony driving on a revoked or suspended license
- Tanner L. Scott, 21, Galesburg — misdemeanor criminal damage to property (under $500)
- Dylan E. Griffith, 24, Galesburg — misdemeanor DUI (drugs)
- Lyric M. Williams, 21, Galesburg — misdemeanor DUI (alcohol)
- Sean D. Harper, 34, Abingdon — misdemeanor domestic battery
Feb. 9
- Dwight R. Greer, 49, Galesburg — Class 4 felony domestic battery causing bodily harm
- Brandon T. McLaren, 33, Galesburg — Class 4 felony domestic battery (prior conviction)
- Desiree L. Paul-Edwards, 32, Galesburg — Class 3 felony aggravated battery in a public place
- Elizabeth M. Jackson, 36, Galesburg — Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams); misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
- Steven J. Mearek, 60, Galesburg — misdemeanor public indecency
- Bostyn S. Newcomer, 23, Galesburg — misdemeanor retail theft (under $300)
- Jason L. Austin, 45, Galesburg — misdemeanor retail theft (under $300)
- Anthony S. Garza, 47, Galesburg — misdemeanor resisting an officer; disorderly conduct
- Katrina L. Carpenter, 44, Galesburg — misdemeanor criminal damage to property (under $500)
- Elijah Branch Jr., 32, Galesburg — misdemeanor retail theft (under $300)
Feb. 6
- Curtis E. Wright Jr., 37, Galesburg — Class 3 felony retail theft (under $300)
- Adrian T. Johnson, 48, Peoria — Class X felony cocaine possession (15–100 grams) with intent to deliver; Class 1 felony cocaine possession (15–100 grams); Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance
Warrants served
Feb. 12
- Tomorro J.M. Wignall, 49, Galesburg — Class 4 felony retail theft (under $300) with prior conviction; charged Jan. 16
Dispositions
Feb. 12
- Cari A. Coin, 39, Rock Island — dropped: Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams); misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
- Niecia M. Fields, 43, Galesburg — dropped: misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm; criminal trespass (five counts); disorderly conduct; possession of drug paraphernalia
- Junior A. Wallace, 26, Galesburg — dismissed: Class 3 felony aggravated battery causing great bodily harm; Class 4 felony aggravated fleeing
Feb. 11
- Amber L. Amick, 36, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; sentenced to one year court supervision and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor possession of hypodermic needles/syringes; driving on a suspended license
- Steven L. Anderson, 39, Galesburg — dropped: Class 4 felony use of forged credit/debit card
- Bradley A. Canier, 37, Knoxville — pleaded guilty to Class 2 felony methamphetamine possession (5–15 grams); sentenced to 24 months probation; dismissed: Class X felony methamphetamine possession (15–100 grams) with intent to deliver; Class 2 felony aggravated battery to a peace officer; Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance
- Bradley E. Coleman Jr., 31, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to Class 4 felony cannabis possession (100–500 grams); sentenced to 18 months probation; dismissed: Class 3 felony cannabis possession (30–500 grams) with intent to deliver; misdemeanor criminal trespass
- David L. Edwardson, 40, Galesburg — dropped: Class 4 felony use of forged credit/debit card; misdemeanor criminal trespass (five counts); possession of drug paraphernalia
- Niecia M. Fields, 43, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams); sentenced to 180 days in jail (59 days credit) and two years probation; dismissed: Class 2 felony residential burglary; misdemeanor unlawful cannabis possession in a motor vehicle; theft (under $500); resisting an officer; criminal trespass
- April N. Flynn, 36, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams) and Class 4 felony retail theft (under $300) with prior conviction; sentenced to 180 days in jail (38 days credit) and two years probation; dismissed: misdemeanor possession of hypodermic needles/syringes; criminal trespass (two counts); retail theft (under $300)
- Tyanne O. Fonza, 47, Monmouth — dropped: misdemeanor battery
- Mandy S. Garman, 44, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor retail theft (under $300); sentenced to four days in jail (two days credit) and two years conditional discharge; dismissed: misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
- Devonta Gooden, 32, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct; sentenced to six months conditional discharge; dismissed: Class 4 felony domestic battery (prior conviction)
- Marcel T. Jordan, 52, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams); sentenced to 30 days in jail and 18 months probation; dismissed: Class 4 felony domestic battery (prior conviction); misdemeanor violation of an order of protection
- Shawn C. Kaufman, 36, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm; sentenced to 12 months court supervision
- Nikki S. Nicholson, 40, Galesburg — dropped: Class 4 felony theft (under $500) with prior conviction
- Clement D. Noll, 60, Godfrey — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI (alcohol); sentenced to two years court supervision and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor unlawful cannabis possession in a motor vehicle
- Madison R. Pickrel, 26, Knoxville — pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams) and Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance; sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months probation; dismissed: Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance (two counts); misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia (three counts); possession of hypodermic needles/syringes; resisting an officer
- Herbert Sanderfer, 27, Chicago — dropped: Class 1 felony possession of a weapon or tool in a penal institution
- Tanner L. Scott, 21, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal damage to property (under $500); sentenced to 10 days in jail and one year conditional discharge and 100 hours community service and fined
- Matthew W. Skinner, 45, Galesburg — dropped: misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm
- Qanikqa I. Smallwood, 28, Davenport, Iowa — dropped: misdemeanor battery
Feb. 10
- Jodie A. Cole, 52, Wataga — pleaded guilty to Class 4 felony retail theft (under $300) with prior conviction (three counts); sentenced to 30 months drug court probation; dismissed: Class 2 felony methamphetamine possession (5–15 grams); Class 4 felony retail theft (under $300) with prior conviction; misdemeanor obstruction of justice
- Ricky M. McCreary, 28, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams); sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year conditional discharge; dismissed: misdemeanor DUI (alcohol); resisting an officer
- Nathaniel E. Parkin-Smith, 41, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams) and Class 4 felony resisting an officer; sentenced to 24 months conditional discharge; dismissed: Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams); misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; obstructing identification
- Roselyn A. Rebholz, 38, Galva — pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams); sentenced to 24 months probation and 30 hours community service; dismissed: misdemeanor possession of hypodermic needles/syringes
- John R. Wong, 57, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to Class 3 felony methamphetamine possession (under 5 grams); sentenced to two years conditional discharge
Feb. 9
- Adrian C. Pettis, 49, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm; fined
- Jeremy W. Stevens, 42, Dahinda — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct; sentenced to 12 months conditional discharge and fined
Feb. 6
- Jamie A. Campbell, 37, Galesburg — dropped: misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm
- Dalton M. Heathcoat, 28, Creve Coeur — dropped: misdemeanor DUI (alcohol); DUI (BAC .08); leaving the scene of an accident
- Gary E. Jones, 56, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; sentenced to 18 months conditional discharge and fined; dismissed: Class 2 felony methamphetamine possession (5–15 grams); Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance
- Morgan R. Ludolph, 20, Maquon — dropped: misdemeanor DUI (alcohol)
- Rebecca R.D. Myers, 21, Galesburg — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI (alcohol); sentenced to two years court supervision and 100 hours community service and fined; dismissed: DUI (BAC .08)
- Jason A. Utsinger, 47, Galesburg — dropped: misdemeanor domestic battery; aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- 17-year-old, Gilson — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI (alcohol); sentenced to two years court supervision and 100 hours community service and fined
Note: All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges listed are from Knox County Circuit Court records.
