By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court this past week: – Walker William Carroll, 53, of 207 E. Second St., Scottville, was found guilty April 22 of operating while intoxicated, second offense and sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; outpatient treatment; $1,545 in fines and costs; one year discretionary…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The former chairwoman of the Ludington Petunia Parade appeared in 51st Circuit Court today and pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Donna Brown, 60, 4152 W. Washington Road, Pentwater, served as chair of the committee from 2008 to 2013. Over the course of that time, she took $47,807.15 from the committee’s account. That money was raised…
LUDINGTON — A Branch Township man pleaded guilty this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court for growing over 20 but less than 200 marijuana plants in his house. Larry Cress, 50, of 8946 E. US-10, Branch, was arrested May 28, 2013 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance – delivery/manufacture. Originally, Cress was…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: – Eric John Knysz, 20, of 1844 10 Mile Rd., Luther, was found guilty by a jury, Feb. 25, of homicide/murder of a peace officer; felony firearms; carrying concealed weapons; and unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle. He was sentenced April 8 to life in prison…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies – Kyle Alan Burchart, 22, of 416 E. Johnson St., Hart, was arrested April 13 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. A preliminary exam is set for April 23 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $3,500/10…
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