Man sentenced to jail for attempted third-degree CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 37-year-old Sherman Township man was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 3, for a conviction of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Timothy John Thorne, of 4020 N. Stephens Rd., pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 28. Judge…
Auto theft charge tops recent 79th District Court arraignments #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Geni Brandy Martinez, 43, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 5, Pere Marquette Township, was arrested Feb. 20 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and driving…
Whitehall man charged with vehicular death of Christopher Kapala. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Nicholas Francis Kawula, 33, of Whitehall, has been arraigned in 79th District Court on the charge in connection to the vehicular death of Christopher Patrick Kapala, 40, of Scottville. Kawula has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, causing death, a felony punishable…
Felony drug charges top 79th District Court arraignments #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following criminal activity cases occurred recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dalton Joseph Verboam, 28, of 607 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 16 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and possession of a…
Man faces 4-15 years in prison after pleading guilty to CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old homeless man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 18, to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and now faces a prison term of four to 15 years. Westley Michael Badour testified that he had sex with a 15-year-old girl…
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