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Ludington man sentenced 25-70 years for killing infant son

February 16, 2023

Ludington man sentenced 25-70 years for killing infant son By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A Ludington man has been sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday to serve 25 to 70 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son.  Craig David Overla, 37, was initially arraigned in August 2021 on four felony charges, including homicide — open murder, homicide, felony…

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Recent sentencings, dismissals, posted Feb. 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

Recent sentencings, dismissals, posted Feb. 16, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following criminal cases were recently disposed at the Mason County Courthouse.  51st Circuit Court  Felonies – Matthew Jason Case, 49. Offense date, March 25, 2022. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Controlled substance — possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy; plea: guilty. Sentenced on Feb. 14, 2023. Count 1: one year…

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Deputy tases defendant following courthouse scuffle

February 15, 2023

Deputy tases defendant following courthouse scuffle LUDINGTON — A defendant caused a disturbance at the Mason County Courthouse today, causing police to use their taser weapons on him. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Carl Herring, 32, of Baldwin was in 79th District Court for a probable cause hearing. Cole said Herring caused an altercation in the courtroom and…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 13, 2023 

February 13, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 13, 2023  By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bonnie Joan Graham, 62; harboring felons; arrested Jan. 25 by Scottville Police Department; arraigned Feb. 2; probable cause hearing: Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Jared Michael Chrysler, 32; first…

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Eagles gambling case resolved, charges reduced or dismissed

February 10, 2023

Eagles gambling case resolved, charges reduced or dismissed LUDINGTON — A group of four people who had been charged with various gambling charges that allegedly took place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 108 S. Harrison St., recently appeared in 79th District Court. Originally, each person was charged with three felonies including gambling, gambling house permitting for gain and gambling…

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