The following people were charged in Knox County between Sept. 15-29, 2025. Charges are accusations and not proof of guilt.

Monday, Sept. 29

NEW CHARGES

  • Jonathan E. Brock, 38, Abingdon — misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm
  • Latron D. Kimbrough, 25, Dubuque, Iowa — class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery/strangle, misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm
  • Jaren A. Klein, 20, Galesburg — class 2 felony failure to report a crash with injury, class 3 felony aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, class 3 felony aggravated battery in a public place, class 3 felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, class 4 felony aggravated reckless driving causing bodily harm, misdemeanor consumption of alcohol by a minor
  • Madison R. Pickrell, 26, Knoxville — class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance
  • Christopher W. Yarnell, 35, Galesburg — class 4 felony domestic battery with prior conviction, misdemeanor obstructing identification

Friday, Sept. 26

  • Alysyanna N. Cutler, 18, Galesburg — class 4 felony mob action, misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm
  • Amanda A. Cutler, 34, Galesburg — class 4 felony mob action, misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm
  • Darius D. Holloway, 18, Galesburg — class 2 felony aggravated battery of a peace officer
  • Rodney D. Morss, 55, Galesburg — class 2 felony aggravated home repair fraud, class 4 felony home repair fraud
  • Bostyn S. Newcomer, 23, Galesburg — class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams

Thursday, Sept. 25

  • Dawn M. Ballard, 57, Galesburg — misdemeanor DUI/drugs
  • Diane M. Berry, 35, Galesburg — class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Darrell J. Rippatoe, 65, Galesburg — misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm, misdemeanor criminal trespass to state land
  • Stephanie A. Teel, 61, Galesburg — misdemeanor DUI/drugs (two counts), misdemeanor DUI/cannabis
  • Jeremy D. Waddell, 48, Galesburg — class 4 felony retail theft under $300 with prior conviction

Wednesday, Sept. 24

  • Justin E. Collins, 43, Avon — misdemeanor domestic battery/physical contact, misdemeanor battery/physical contact
  • Ruth A. Hall, 81, Galesburg — misdemeanor DUI/alcohol
  • Willie J. Kelso, 47, Abingdon — class 2 felony burglary, class 2 felony theft over $10,000
  • Herbert Sanderfer, 26, Chicago — class 1 felony possession of a weapon or tool in a penal institution
  • Josie C.M. Smith, 24, Galesburg — misdemeanor domestic battery/physical contact, misdemeanor criminal damage to property under $500
  • Ryan E. Sullivan, 39, Galesburg — misdemeanor criminal trespass

Tuesday, Sept. 23

  • Brandon J. Bowers, 34, Galesburg — misdemeanor domestic battery/physical contact
  • Orlando J. Hernandez, 28, Galesburg — misdemeanor DUI/drugs, misdemeanor reckless driving
  • Addie R. Lovett, 46, Galesburg — class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor driving on a suspended license
  • Rodney McNairy, 59, Galesburg — misdemeanor retail theft under $300
  • Ryan E. Sullivan, 39, Galesburg — misdemeanor criminal trespass
  • Kira N. West, 30, Galesburg — misdemeanor disorderly conduct
  • Mitchell C. Yoho, 62, Abingdon — class 1 felony possession of a weapon or tool in a penal institution (two counts)

Monday, Sept. 22

  • Bryant Hayes, 25, Chicago — class 3 felony aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, class 3 felony aggravated battery in a public place
  • Jason W. Merritt, 39, Galesburg — misdemeanor obstructing identification, misdemeanor unlawful possession of cannabis by passenger
  • Rebecca I. Muckey, 37, Galva — class 2 felony arson, class 2 felony theft over $10,000, class 2 felony meth possession between 5-15 grams, class 3 felony theft over $500
  • Luke D. Simkins, 39, East Galesburg — class 2 felony arson, class 2 felony theft over $10,000, class 2 felony meth possession between 5-15 grams, class 3 felony theft over $500
  • Ryan E. Sullivan, 39, Galesburg — misdemeanor criminal trespass
  • Andrew W. Tucker, 57, Galesburg — class 4 felony retail theft under $300 with prior conviction

Friday, Sept. 19

  • Samantha M. Axcell, 25, Galesburg — class X felony meth delivery between 100-400 grams, class X felony meth possession between 100-400 grams, class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor child endangerment (six counts)

Wednesday, Sept. 17

  • Clevon Dortch Jr., 32, Galesburg — class X felony possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender, class 2 felony possession of a weapon by a felon, class 4 felony aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon
  • Joshua R. Gemmell, 37, Oneida — class 1 felony residential burglary, class 3 felony theft over $500, misdemeanor obstructing identification, misdemeanor criminal trespass
  • Vincent T. Grimes, 50, Galesburg — class 2 felony arson, class 2 felony burglary, class 3 felony theft over $500, class 4 felony criminal damage to property over $500
  • Urrell A.L. Johnson, 21, Williamsfield — misdemeanor DUI/alcohol
  • Renee M. Marquis, 40, Knoxville — misdemeanor DUI/alcohol, misdemeanor DUI/BAC .08
  • Steven R. Murphy, 41, Yates City — class 4 felony domestic battery with prior conviction, misdemeanor resisting an officer

Tuesday, Sept. 16

  • Katelyn S. Finley, 29, Knoxville — misdemeanor DUI/alcohol, misdemeanor failure to notify of damage to unattended vehicle
  • Eric F. Johnson, 63, Galesburg — misdemeanor violation of pretrial release
  • Deandre J. Roush, 25, Galesburg — class 4 felony domestic battery with prior conviction, class 4 felony violating an order of protection (six counts)
  • William D. McClendon, 34, Galesburg — class 3 felony aggravated battery causing bodily harm to child under age 13 (two counts), misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm (two counts)

Monday, Sept. 15

  • John F. Clayborne Jr., 41, Galesburg — class 4 felony obstruction of justice
  • Eric F. Johnson, 63, Victoria — misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm
  • Jason R. Tiedemann, 32, Galesburg — class 4 felony criminal damage to property over $500

DISPOSITIONS

Monday, Sept. 29

  • Chase S. Houlden Jr., 20, Galesburg — sentenced to 16 years in prison/467 days credit (pleaded guilty July 17 to class 1 felony second degree murder); dismissed: class X felony aggravated discharge of a firearm, class X felony aggravated battery/discharge firearm
  • Nicole M. McNeeley, 40, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm; sentenced to one year court supervision and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm

Thursday, Sept. 25

  • Trenton L. Morrison, 36, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: class 4 felony criminal damage to government property under $500; sentenced to 180 days jail/206 days credit and 24 months probation; dismissed: class 3 felony aggravated battery to nurse, class 3 felony aggravated battery to government employee, misdemeanor theft under $500, misdemeanor criminal trespass (two counts), misdemeanor resisting an officer

Wednesday, Sept. 24

  • Emilio C. Juarez, 24, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor theft under $500; sentenced to one year court supervision and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor possession of blackjack or knife
  • Nicole R. McGruder, 43, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor DUI/alcohol; sentenced to 10 days jail/2 days credit, 24 months conditional discharge, and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor DUI/BAC .08
  • Shera J. Reed, 39, Knoxville — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor DUI/alcohol; sentenced to two years court supervision and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor resisting an officer

Monday, Sept. 22

  • Thomas L. Canady, 49, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: class 4 felony domestic battery with prior conviction; sentenced to 45 days jail/40 days credit and 30 months probation; dismissed: class X felony aggravated kidnapping/inflict harm, class 1 felony aggravated battery/great bodily harm/torture, class 2 felony kidnapping, class 3 felony possession of a weapon by a felon, class 4 felony unlawful restraint, class 4 felony criminal damage to property over $500
  • Janaisha S. Kennedy, 20, Henderson Grove — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor battery/physical contact; sentenced to six months court supervision and fined
  • Martha M. Gracia-Sanchez, 30, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: class 2 felony aggravated battery to a peace officer (two counts); sentenced to 22 days jail/11 days credit and 24 months probation; dismissed: class 3 felony aggravated battery to government employee, misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm (two counts), misdemeanor battery/physical contact, misdemeanor domestic battery/physical contact
  • Sarah A. Potts, 37, Galesburg — dropped: class 3 felony aggravated battery in a public place, misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm

Friday, Sept. 19

  • Kenneth C. Aldridge, 51, Galesburg — dropped: class 4 felony domestic battery with prior conviction, misdemeanor theft under $500
  • Emma L. Allen, 21, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor DUI/alcohol; sentenced to two years court supervision, 100 hours community service, and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor DUI/BAC .08
  • Quamain C. Clark, 31, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm; sentenced to one year conditional discharge and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor battery/physical contact, misdemeanor criminal trespass
  • Laura K. Demuth, 63, Williamsfield — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor DUI/alcohol; sentenced to 24 months court supervision and fined; dismissed: class 4 felony aggravated DUI/crash causing bodily harm, misdemeanor DUI/BAC .08
  • Eddie H. Keller Jr., 49, Galesburg — dropped: class 4 felony domestic battery with prior conviction, misdemeanor domestic battery/physical contact
  • Gregory H. Leggans, 50, Abingdon — dropped: misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm, misdemeanor disorderly conduct
  • Darvess H. Lowry, 34, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor disorderly conduct; sentenced to six months court supervision and fined
  • Steven M. McGahey, 47, Gilson — dropped: misdemeanor DUI/alcohol, misdemeanor unlawful possession of cannabis by driver, misdemeanor speeding 26-34 mph over the limit
  • Troy D. Miller, 63, Cameron — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor DUI/alcohol; sentenced to two years court supervision and fined
  • Jay A.J. Neave Jr., 30, Gilson — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor fleeing an officer; sentenced to 12 months conditional discharge
  • Joseph P. Neece, 42, Rock Island — dropped: misdemeanor criminal damage to property under $500
  • Troy D. Norville, 55, Knoxville — pleaded guilty: class 3 felony theft over $500; sentenced to 14 days jail/two days credit and two years conditional discharge; dismissed: class 3 felony theft over $500, misdemeanor theft under $500, misdemeanor criminal damage to property under $500, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Tyler L. Simmons, 24, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor battery/physical contact; sentenced to six months court supervision and fined
  • Jerry K. Smith, 64, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; sentenced to 2 years conditional discharge; dismissed: class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams; misdemeanor driving on a suspended license
  • Christopher E. Sweborg, 51, Galesburg — dropped: misdemeanor DUI/alcohol
  • Paul E. Waymoth, 65, Dahinda — pleaded guilty: class 4 felony reckless discharge of a firearm; sentenced to 24 months conditional discharge; dismissed: class 1 felony aggravated discharge of a firearm, class 4 felony aggravated assault/discharge firearm, misdemeanor DUI/alcohol

Thursday, Sept. 18

  • Kirk Bryner, 70, Galva — pleaded guilty: class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams; sentenced to 18 months conditional discharge
  • Steven J. Casteel, 48, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: domestic battery causing bodily harm; dismissed: misdemeanor interfering with a report of domestic violence
  • Derris A. Dixon, 27, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm; sentenced to 12 months probation; dismissed: class 3 felony aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, class 3 felony aggravated battery in a public place, class 4 felony mob action
  • Equentin J. Harris Jr., 25, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor cannabis possession between 30-100 grams; sentenced to 1 year court supervision; dismissed: class 3 felony mfg/delivery of cannabis between 30-500 grams
  • Alfredo Luna, 47, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: class 4 felony theft under $500 with prior conviction; sentenced to 12 months conditional discharge
  • Kenneth Mayfield, 42, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams; sentenced to two years probation; dismissed or dropped: class 4 felony aggravated fleeing, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor driving on a suspended license (two counts)
  • Brandon T. McLaren, 32, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor criminal damage to property under $500; sentenced to one year probation; dismissed: class 3 felony arson
  • Anthony W. Miller, 38, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm
  • Colby A. Murphy, 29, Galesburg — dismissed: class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery/strangle, class 3 felony aggravated battery/pregnant or handicapped victim, misdemeanor domestic battery/physical contact
  • Peyton E. Steele, 24, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor obstructing identification; sentenced to 12 months probation; dismissed: class 4 felony driving on a revoked or suspended license

Wednesday, Sept. 17

  • Michelle E. Gordon, 40, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor retail theft under $500; sentenced to 12 months court supervision and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor (two counts)
  • Michael T. Swain Jr., 40, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor domestic battery/physical contact; sentenced to two years conditional discharge
  • Thomas M. Swing, 24, Knoxville — pleaded guilty: class 2 felony possession of a stolen firearm, class 2 felony cocaine possession between 15-100 grams; sentenced to 3 years in prison/7days credit; dropped: class X felony mfg/delivery of cannabis over 5,000 grams, class 3 felony possession of a firearm by a felon, class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor unlawful cannabis possession by passenger

Tuesday, Sept. 16

  • Eddie R. Beckom, 30, Chicago — pleaded guilty: class 3 felony aggravated battery in a public place, class 3 felony possession of a firearm by a felon, class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams, class 4 felony mfg/delivery of cannabis between 10-30 grams; sentenced to three years in prison/283 days credit; dismissed or dropped: class X felony armed violence, class 1 felony meth delivery between 5-15 grams, class 2 felony aggravated battery to peace officer, class 4 felony mob action, misdemeanor resisting an officer
  • Michael E. Beller, 49, Galesburg — dropped: misdemeanor domestic battery/physical contact (two counts)
  • Brenda L. Showalter, 65, Galesburg — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; sentenced to six days jail/three days credit and one year court supervision; dismissed: class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance (two counts)

Monday, Sept. 15

  • Ronaldo Alpizar-Orocio, 26, Davenport, Iowa — dismissed: class 4 felony driving on a revoked or suspended license
  • Ashley K. Bornsen, 40, Galesburg — dropped: misdemeanor disorderly conduct
  • Jack W. Lawton, 35, Galesburg — dropped: misdemeanor DUI/drugs
  • Octavio H. Love, 32, Galesburg — dropped: misdemeanor violation an order of protection
  • Emily A. Pyle, 38, Abingdon — pleaded guilty: misdemeanor disorderly conduct; sentenced to six months court supervision and fined; dismissed: misdemeanor child endangerment (two counts)