Courts

Man who got in gunfight with deputy after armed robbery sentenced to 18-40 years

January 24, 2023

Man who got in gunfight with deputy after armed robbery sentenced to 18-40 years By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 52-year-old Mears man convicted of armed robbery was sentenced to 18-40 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 23.  Harold Raymond Labeau, of 5845 W. 6th St., robbed and assaulted an elderly couple in Oceana…

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Amber Township woman found not guilty on domestic assault charges

January 24, 2023

Amber Township woman found not guilty on domestic assault charges LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Amber Township woman was found not guilty by a jury Monday during a trial in 79th District Court. Jaytria Lynn Traeger was charged on Aug. 2, 2022 for domestic assault following her arrest by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at Liv Wildwood Apartments…

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District court arraignments, posted Jan. 20, 2023

January 20, 2023

District court arraignments, posted Jan. 20, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court.  Felonies – Dustin Douglas Clark, 30. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Offense date, Jan. 12, 2023. Count 1, controlled substance possession, methamphetamine/ecstacy; count 2, controlled substance possession of narcotic/cocaine, less than 25 gram; counts 3 and 4, retail fraud,…

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Circuit court sentencings, posted Jan. 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

Circuit court sentencings, posted Jan. 18, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced for felony offenses in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.  – Shawn Michael Babcock, 45. Charged with two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer (counts 1 and 2), one count (count 3) of operating a motor vehicle without security (insurance) and one count…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 8, 2023

January 8, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 8, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nathaniel Doug Huizingh, 28, two counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police; arrested Dec. 31 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Dec. 31; probable cause hearing: Jan. 11; bail: $500/10 percent. -Joshua Lewis Boyd Murrey, 18,…

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