79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor.

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court:

– Teresa Yvonne Vogler, 47, of 6870 Shamley, Belmont, was found guilty July 21 of disorderly – trespassing/prowling. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; $285 in fines and costs; and no alcohol/drugs.

– Charles V. Winant, 65, of 179 Bay Thorn Dr., Thornhill, Ontario, was found guilty of disorderly person – public intoxication. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served and $285 in fines and costs.

– Kevin Michael Hackert, 44, of 3122 S. Palmer Blvd., was found guilty July 21 of fishing too many lines and sentenced to $275 in fines and costs.

– Koddy Christian Gaut, 26, of 1218 S. Madison Ave., Apt. 5, Ludington, was found guilty July 15 of disorderly person – public intoxication. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for 15 days served; 90 days discretionary jail for two years; must remain on Soberlink for one year; must have substance abuse evaluation and follow recommendations; and must attend AA twice a week for two years.

– Cheryl Beth Tyler, 48, of 1087 Pineway, Ludington, was found guilty July 15 of selling/furnishing alcohol to minors. She was sentenced to 30 days discretionary jail for one year and a $125 fine. One count of allowing drugs/alcohol consumption by minors on premises was dismissed.

– Russell William Hastings, 23, of 5320 S. Scottville Rd., Scottville, was found guilty July 15 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for two days served; driver’s license suspended 180 days/restricted 150 days; $785 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for one year; must have a substance evaluation and follow recommendations; no alcohol/drugs; and subject to random preliminary breath tests (PBTs) and drug tests. Jail sentence begins Sept. 19.

– Jonathan Kent Houk, 43, of 4585 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, was found guilty July 15 of operating while intoxicated, second offense. He was sentenced to 26 days in jail (eight consecutive weekends) with credit for two days served; outpatient treatment; $1,660 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for two years; vehicle used in offense will be immobilized; must attend Impact Weekend and follow recommendations; Soberlink for two years; and no alcohol/drugs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS).

– Gage Michael Outcalt, 22, of 408 E. Foster St., Ludington, was found guilty July 17 of disorderly – allowing loud party and sentenced to $285 in fines and costs.

– Renee Pauline, 37, of 7103 N. Darr Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty July 15 of operating while impaired by liquor. She was sentenced to 13 days in jail with credit for 13 days served; $870 in fines and costs; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); 93 days discretionary jail for one year; must attend next session of Victims’ Impact Panel; no alcohol/drugs; and subject to random PBTs. Conviction reportable to SOS. One count of second-degree retail fraud was dismissed.

– Hope Elaine Sodders, 23, of 3343 E. Hansen Rd., Custer, was found guilty July 15 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana and controlled substance use (narcotic/methamphetamine/ecstasy). She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $660 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for two years; no alcohol/drugs; subject to random PBTs and drug tests; and driver’s license suspended 180 days/restricted 150 days. One count of controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy was dismissed.

Dismissals

– Carlton Kurt Brower, 52, of 2131 W. US-10, Ludington, one count of driving while license suspended (DWLS) was dismissed July 16. “The ends of justice do not require further prosecution at this time,” court records state.

– Nicholas James Zbojniewics, 33, of 926 E. Tinkham St., Ludington, one count of non-sufficient fund check, $100-$500, was dismissed July 21. “Defendant has paid restitution in full. The ends of justice do not require further prosecution at this time,” court records state.

– Gabriel Lance Florez, 37, of 4058 Briarwood Lane, Muskegon, one count of DWLS was dismissed July 17. The ends of justice do not require further prosecution at this time,” court records state.

– Richard Adam Schleben, 34, of 107 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, one count of DWLS was dismissed July 17. The ends of justice do not require further prosecution at this time,” court records state. “(It) appears defendant was suspended in error. Defendant has reinstated.”