Courts

New Era man sent to prison for selling meth to undercover officer

December 7, 2022

New Era man sent to prison for selling meth to undercover officer By Allison Scarbrough, Editor We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties on Oceana County Press. The issue is being worked on. For that reason, we are sharing OCP articles on MCP today.  HART — A 47-year-old New Era man was sentenced to serve a minimum of 18 months…

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Two sent to prison this week; circuit court sentencings, posted Dec. 1, 2022

December 1, 2022

Two sent to prison this week; circuit court sentencings, posted Dec. 1, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Nov. 29 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court:  – Joseph Benjamin Terhaar, 36: Count 1, controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine, four to 20 years imprisonment with credit for 433 days served, fines/fees; count 2: operating a motor vehicle without…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 30, 2022

November 30, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 30, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Allen Alexander, 29, aggravated stalking and third offense habitual offender; arrested July 1, 2021 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Nov. 23; probable cause hearing: Dec. 7; bail: $500/10 percent. Misdemeanors -Megan Verona…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 19, 2022

November 19, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 19, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony -Robert Michael Gauthier, 29, two counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police and domestic violence; arrested Nov. 11 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Nov. 13; probable cause hearing: Nov. 23; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. Misdemeanors…

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Mother, boyfriend charged with child abuse

November 18, 2022

Mother, boyfriend charged with child abuse By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A mother and her boyfriend have been charged for child abuse in a case that occurred in December 2021. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink said Kevin James Kaiser, 29, of Ludington, has been arraigned in 79th District Court with first degree child abuse, which is punishable by…

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