Courts

Arraignments

February 22, 2013

LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this week in 79th District Court: – Frederick James Lewis, 31, of 1048 N. Brandy Lane, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 12 by the Michigan State Police on two felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree. CSC, first degree is the most serious of all sexual offenses and carries a maximum penalty of life…

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Case dismissed against Johnson

February 20, 2013

LUDINGTON — The criminal sexual conduct case against Todd Lane Johnson of Amber Township was dismissed today by 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel. The accuser apparently gave conflicting reports to the police, originally stating that alleged sexual relations with the now 39-year-old man started when she was 13. In court today, she testified the alleged relationship didn’t begin until…

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6 sentenced in circuit court

February 15, 2013

Circuit Court LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: – Lucas Paul Andrews-Taylor, 17, 412 Rath Ave., Ludington, was found guilty Dec. 11, of larceny $200-$1,000. He was sentenced Feb. 12 to 180 days in jail with credit for 65 days served and 18 months probation. Restitution is joint and several with co-defendants. A charge…

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District court

February 15, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following court cases took place in 79th District Court this week: – Taylor Margaret Kolaski, 17, of 2383 S. Meyers Rd., Ludington was found guilty Feb. 7 of under 21 — purchase, consume, possession. Sentence: nine months probation; 20 hours community service; $265 in fines/costs; no alcohol/drugs; random PBTs (preliminary breath tests). – Logan James O’Brien, 21,…

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Arraignments

February 15, 2013

Arraignments LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this week in 79th District Court: – Bethany Sue Schuler. 31, of 2828 Lena Dr., Lot 542, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 7 by the Michigan State Police for the misdemeanor of receiving stolen property. Bail of $2,500 set, personal recognizance. A preliminary examination is scheduled for March 11 at 11:45 a.m. – Tai…

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