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Man sentenced to probation in child trafficking case

January 9, 2024

Man sentenced to probation in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — One of three men arrested in a child trafficking sting operation last August was sentenced to three years probation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 9. Kenneth John Smith, 53, pleaded “no contest” Nov. 14 to using a computer to commit a crime and a…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 5, 2024

January 5, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, Jan. 5, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Daniel Lee Bothwell, 47; tampering with an electronic monitoring device, third-offense domestic violence, and two counts of fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested July 3, 2023, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Dec. 28; probable cause…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 3, 2024

January 3, 2024

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 3, 2024 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jimmie Erwin Vance, 35, pleaded guilty Oct. 31, 2023 to third-offense domestic violence and was sentenced Jan. 2, 2024 to one year in jail with credit for 157 days served; three years probation; and $598 in fines…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 22, 2023

December 22, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 22, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Sebastian Aron Cooper, 18; assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested Dec. 15 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Dec. 17; probable cause hearing: Jan. 3; bail: $25,000 cash. -Mykel Dalton Horsley, 33; first-degree home…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 18, 2023

December 18, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 18, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Donald Thomas Miller, 35; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Nov. 7 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Dec. 13; probable cause hearing: Dec. 20; bail: not listed. -Kaylynn…

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