Arraignments include 4 charged with operating meth lab.

Arraignments include 4 charged with operating meth lab.

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By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer.

The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court:

Felonies

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  Kelsey

  James Alexander Kelsey, 36, of 7077 E. US 10, Branch Township, was arrested Apr. 6 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of delivering a controlled substance, operating/maintaining a meth lab, operating/maintaining a laboratory involving hazardous waste and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing: Apr. 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $15,000/10 percent.

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  Colwell

  Jonathan Wayne Colwell, 27, of 6989 N. Bass Lake, Irons, was arrested Apr. 5 by SSCENT on felony charges of delivering a controlled substance, operating/maintaining a meth lab, operating/maintaining a laboratory involving hazardous waste and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing: Apr. 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $15,000/10 percent.

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  McNeely

  Tyrone Esau McNeely, 20, of 7077 E. US 10, Branch Township, was arrested Apr. 5 by SSCENT on felony charges of delivering a controlled substance, operating/maintaining a meth lab, operating/maintaining a laboratory involving hazardous waste and second-offense habitual offender. He was also charged with misdemeanor minor in possession of alcohol. Preliminary hearing: Apr. 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $15,000/10 percent.

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  Smalley

  Christopher Lee Smalley, 27, of 7077 E. US 10, Branch Township, was arrested Apr. 5 by SSCENT on felony charges of delivering a controlled substance, operating/maintaining a meth lab, and operating/maintaining a laboratory involving hazardous waste. He was also charged with misdemeanor furnishing alcohol to a minor. Preliminary hearing: Apr. 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/10 percent.

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  Spyker

  Raymond David Spyker, 33, of 1503 W. US 10, Amber Township, was arrested Apr. 8 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of killing/torturing an animal and abandoning/cruelty of an animal. Preliminary hearing: Apr. 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent.

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  Ream

  Nicholas Alexander Ream, 36, of 695 Kahill Dr., Apt. A2, Baldwin, was arrested Apr. 4 by MCSO on felony charges of delivering a controlled substance, brining contraband to prison, and maintaining a drug house. Preliminary hearing: Apr. 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $15,000 personal.

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  Schimke

  Taylor Cameron Schimke, 18, of 4080 S. Stiles Rd., Riverton Township, was arrested Apr. 3 by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) on felony charges of first-degree home invasion and felony firearms and a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana. Preliminary hearing: Apr. 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $7,500/10 percent.

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  Flores

  Cassandra Marie Flores, 19, of 219 E. Fifth St., Scottville, was arrested Apr. 3 by SPD on felony charges of first-degree home invasion and felony firearms. Preliminary hearing: Apr. 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $7,500/10 percent.

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  Wells

  Robert Russell Albert Wells, 72, of 1100 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 13, Ludington, was arrested Apr. 5 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of obtaining/possession personal ID info, and three counts of stealing/retaining a financial transaction device without consent. Preliminary hearing: Apr. 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $7,500 personal.

Misdemeanors

• Kendra Lee Luthy, 33, of 309 N. Park St., Ludington; Apr. 1; LPD; second-offense domestic violence. Pretrial: Apr. 24 at 2:45 p.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent.
• Nicholas Duane Franklin, 29, of 11900 W. Centerline, Branch Township; Apr. 4; LPD; domestic violence. Pretrial: Apr. 24 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent.
• Rachel Mary Walsh, 23, of 2591 W. Maw Gaw NE Quong Rd., Manistee; Apr. 9; LPD; operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Pretrial: May 8 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent.
• Arthur Frederick Bennett, 54, of 6000 E. Free Soil Rd., Meade Township; Apr. 6; Michigan State Police (MSP); OWI. Pretrial: May 1 at 11:30 a.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent.
• Carrie Mae Owen, 36, of 1005 N. James St., Ludington; Apr. 6; SSCENT; possession of marijuana. Pretrial: May 1 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $2,500 personal.
• Lisa Kay Spice, 43, of 10320 Caberfae Hwy., Manistee; Jan. 12; MSP; second-degree retail fraud (shoplifting). Pretrial: Apr. 10 at 2 p.m. Bail: $2,500 personal.

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