Court News Aug. 24, 2012

Mason County court as of Aug. 23, 2012

MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office, LPD: Ludington Police Dept., SPD: Scottville Police Dept., MSP: Michigan State Police, SSCENT: State, Sheriff’s, Cheif’s Enforcement Narcotics Team. F/R: Fines and restitution. Pre: Preliminary Examination. B&E: Breaking & Entering. OUIL: Operating a Vehicle while Under the Influence of Alcohol. MIP: Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

51^st Judicial Circuit Court, Judge Richard Cooper

James Anthony Walkley, 23, Custer Twp. Sentenced on July 10. Found guilty, Larceny of a Building. Sentence: 270 days, 4 months up front, balance at court’s discretion; f/r $498.

William Henry Scherer III, 43, Free Soil Twp. Sentenced on July 19. Count 1, Assault with Harm Less Than Murder; Count 2, Assault with a Weapon; habitual offender. Sentence for Count 2: 365 days with 10 months up front, balance at court’s discretion; f/r $498. Per plea agreement prosecutor agreed to not proceed on count 1 and habitual offender. Sherer was also found guilty on Aug. 8 of Count 1: Operating a Vehicle while Under the Influence of Alcohol, third offense; Operating a Vehicle while License Suspended; Habitual Offender; Probation Violation. Sentence: 365 days in jail; f/r $1,020; electronic monitoring for 180 days after sentence is complete. Cases are to run concurrent.

Nathan Robert Larson, 36, Ludington. Found guilty on July 17. Count 1, Controlled Substance Delivery; Count 2, Controlled Substance Deliver/Manufacturing. Sentence: 365 days in jail on both counts; f/r $906; 24 months probation; work release.

James Thomas Elseth, 26, Custer Twp. Found guilty on July 17 for Fleeing from Police fourth degree. Sentence: 365 days in jail, 90 days up front, balance served at court’s discretion; f/r $498; 24 months probation.

Brandon Wayne Schigur, 19, Ludington. Found guilty on July 10 for Breaking and Entering with Intent. Sentence: 270 days in jail, serve 3 months up front, balance at court’s discretion. A count of Home Invasion Second Degree was dismissed.

79^th District Court, Judge Pete Wadel

Arraignments

James Louis Grant, 17, Fountain was arraigned following the Aug. 15 arrest by MCSO for Criminal Sexual Conduct Third Degree. Pre: Aug. 29, 11:15 a.m.

Marvin George Jenkins, 58, Grand Rapids was arraigned following the Aug. 21 arrest by SSCENT for Controlled Substance Delivery/Manufacturing. Pre: Sept. 5 at 11:15 a.m.

Brian James Bultema, 52, Muskegon was arraigned following the Aug. 21 arrest by SSCENT for Controlled Substance Delivery/Manufacturing. Pre: Sept. 5 at 11:15 a.m.

Ronnie Cuellar Zuniga, 45, Amber Twp., was arraigned following the Aug. 17 arrest by MCSO for Retail Fraud Third Degree. Pre: Sept. 10, 1:30 p.m.

Christopher James Quick, 29, was arraigned following the Aug. 18 arrest by LPD for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated. Pre: Sept. 24, 9 a.m.

Shawn Michael Bennett, 18, Hamlin Twp., was arraigned following the Aug. 17 arrest by MCSO for Controlled Substance Possession of Marijuana. Pre: Sept. 10, 1:45 p.m.

Thomas Tommy-Teague Noa, 28, Ludington, was arraigned following the Aug. 18 arrest by LPD for Breaking and Entering. Pre: Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m.

James Gregory Burrell, 29, Traverse City, was arraigned following the Aug. 17 arrest by LPD for Aggravated Assault. Pre: Sept. 17, 2:30 p.m.

Sentences

Brandon James Mitchell, 21, was found guilty on Aug. 22 for Malicious Mischief. Sentence: 1 day and 90 days discretionary jail for 1 year; f/r $265.

Joseph Gerald Fabiano, 58, Mt. Pleasant, was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Disorderly Person. Sentence: f/r $265, 30 days discretionary jail for 1 year.

Mark Steven Branning, 55, Amber Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Disorderly Person. Sentence: f/r $265; 30 days discretionary jail for 1 year.

Kyle David Blanchard, 38, Summit Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Controlled Substance Possession of Marijuana. Sentence: 4 days consecutive jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, f/r $580.

John William Claire II, 58, Hamlin Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Disorderly Person. Sentence: 30 days discretionary jail for 1 year; f/r $265.

Brandon Dean McCann, 21, Ludington, was found guilty on Aug. 21 for B&E, Stealing Property under $200. Sentence: 7 days consecutive jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years; f/r $580.

Lauren Charlene Spinner, 21, Scottville, was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Retail Fraud Third Degree. Sentence: 1 day plus 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, f/r $592.

Peter John White, 67, Hamlin Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated Second Offense. Sentence: 92 days consecutive jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, must attend Impact Weekend, must attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, must obtain an AA sponsor, f/r $1,545.

Jamie Thomas Elseth, 26, Custer Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Operating a Vehicle while Impaired by Liquor. Sentence: 30 days consecutive jail, 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, may serve remaining jail term on alcohol tether, confined to home except for employment and/or substance abuse program, must attend AA two times per week for 1 year with written verification to panel.

Casey Eileen Christoffersen, 27, Ludington, was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Fail to Maintain Security (no insurance). Sentence: 45 days jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, f/r $1,120, outpatient treatment.

Kira Marie Petersen, 19, Ludington, was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Impaired by Liquor. Sentence: 2 days, 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, substance abuse evaluation within 30 days, f/r $1,145.

David John Reinoehl, 24, New Era, was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Controlled Substance Possession of Marijuana. Sentence: 2 days jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, f/r $580.

Sandra Lynn Schmid, 49, Hamlin Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 21 for OUIL second offense. Sentence: 93 days jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, must attend impace weekend, must obtain an AA sponsor and must attend AA 2 times per week for 2 years, f/r $1,545.

Andrew Paul Scott, 48, Fruitport, was found guilty on Aug. 21 of OUIL. Sentence: 92 days jail, 93 days discretionary for 2 yeas, must attend impact wekend, must attend AA 2 times per week for 2 years, f/r $1,345.

Enrice Domingo Morin, 17, Comstock Park, was found guilty on Aug. 21 of Domestic Violence Second Offense. Sentence: 90 days jail, f/r: $780, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, must complete Hands Down Program.

Nathan Edward Bates, 18, Victory Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 17 of Minor in Possession of Alcohol/Subsequent Purchase. Sentence: $580, two years probation.

Tonya Ann Johnson, 30, Ludington, was found guilty on Aug. 14 of Retail Fraud Third Degree. Sentence: $580, 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, must attend Economic Crime Program.

Francis George Lawrence, 44, Manistee, was found guilty on Aug. 16 for Driver Transporting an Open Intoxicant. Sentence: $265, 90 days discretionary jail for 1 year.

Juan Louis Andaverda, 35, Ludington, was found guilty on Aug. 14 of Malicous Destruction of a Building (count 3), B&E (count 4). Sentence: $808; 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year (count 3); 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year (count 4).

Dawn Deborah Garrow, 40, Manistee was found guilty on Aug. 14 of Retail Fraud Second Degree. Sentence: 7 days in jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, $760.

Kevin Thomas Stokes, 24, Westerville, Ohio, was found guilty on Aug. 14 of OUIL. Sentence: 1 day jail, 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, $1,145, outpatient treatment, must attend victims impact panel.

Sabrina Kay Sharnowski, 20, Sheridan Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 14 of MIP third degree. Sentence: $580, 60 days discretionary jail for 1 year.

Shawn Ryan Boles, 30, Free Soil Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 14 of OUIL with Child Endangerment. Sentence: 3 days jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, $1,245.

Michael Thomas Martinez, 27, Ludington, was found guilty on Aug. 20 of allowing person to drive in violation. Sentence: $335.

Christopher Wayne Bailey, 39, Victory Twp., was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Domestic Violence. Sentence: 13 days jail, 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, $580.

Anthony Stuart Blowers, 25, Scottville, was found guilty on Aug. 21 for Malicious Destruction of Personal Property. Sentence: 93 days jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, $890.

Dismissals

Anthony Stuart Blowers, 25, Scottville, B&E a Vehicle with Damage.

Casey Eileen Christoffersen, 27, Ludington, Improper Registration.

Kyle David Blanchard, 38, Pentwater, Felony Firearms, Controlled Substance Possession of Marijuana, Controlled Substance Delivery/Manufacture 5-45 kg of Marijuana.

Brandon Dean McCann, 22, Ludington, Larceny from a Vehicle.

Juan Louis Andaverda, 35, Ludington, Home Invasion Third Degree.

Kira Marie Petersen, 19, Ludington, OUIL Underage