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Eden man pleads to statutory rape, stabbing

January 22, 2014
Eden man pleads to statutory rape, stabbing

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb pleaded guilty this morning in 51st Circuit Court to having sex with a 14-year-old girl and then stabbing the girl’s father. The 19-year-old Eden Township man was initially charged with assault with intent to commit murder, felonious assault and criminal sexual conduct third degree. Today, he accepted a plea agreement from…

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Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

January 21, 2014
Man accused of statutory rape, stabbing to appear in court Wednesday

LUDINGTON — Stephen Mikel Fairlamb, the 19-year-old Scottville man accused of statutory rape and stabbing the victim’s father is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday at 9 a.m. At that time, Fairlamb is expected to enter a plea. Fairlamb was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following the alleged Sept. 22, 2013 stabbing incident that took place…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of Jan. 15, 2014

January 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies –          Clinton Earl Seymour, 38, of 5350 W. Hesslund Rd., Ludington, was arrested Jan. 13 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony counts of assaulting/resisting obstructing a police officer; domestic violence; and assault and battery. A preliminary exam is set…

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79th District Court as of Jan. 15, 2014

January 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –          Travis John Gajewski, 21, of 35 W. Free Soil Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty Jan. 14 of selling fish; wildlife conservation part – taking deer/bear/turkeys; and using computers to commit a crime. He was sentenced to six days in jail; $2,500…

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Amber man to be sentenced today on CSC charges

January 14, 2014
Amber man to be sentenced today on CSC charges

Editor’s Note: The topic of the following article is in relation to a man who has pleaded guilty for criminal sexual conduct against a child. MCP’s policy is to not post the names of the victims involved in sexual crimes. This story may include details that some consider too graphic. If you are uncomfortable with such topics, please do not…

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