51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Sept. 8, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Sept. 8, 2023

By Allison Scarbrough, Editor

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in Mason County’s Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023:

Kalis

– Melinda Rae Kalis, 52, pleaded guilty July 18, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for 116 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs.

Peterson

– Jeffrey Scott Peterson, 45, pleaded guilty July 18, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced to 94 days in jail with credit for 94 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs.

Pierce

– Kristopher Drew Pierce, 30, pleaded guilty July 18, 2023 to controlled substance — possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced to 37 days in jail with credit for 37 days served; 18 months probation; and $598 in fines and costs. One count of methamphetamine possession was dismissed.

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