Courts

Branch Twp. drug dealer sent to prison

February 22, 2023

Branch Twp. drug dealer sent to prison LUDINGTON — Austin William Buchholz, 27, of Branch Township, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 21, to serve two to 14 years in prison on drug dealing charges. Buchholz was arrested on July 16, 2020 by Ludington Police Department. He was arraigned on felony charges that included count 1: controlled substance…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 17, 2023

February 17, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 17, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Caleb Isiah Russell, 19; fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (force or coercion); arrested Feb. 8 by Scottville Police Department; arraigned Feb. 9; probable cause hearing: Feb. 22; bail: $50,000 cash. -Brandon Matthew Jablonski, 30;…

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Ludington man sentenced 25-70 years for killing infant son

February 16, 2023

Ludington man sentenced 25-70 years for killing infant son By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A Ludington man has been sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday to serve 25 to 70 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son.  Craig David Overla, 37, was initially arraigned in August 2021 on four felony charges, including homicide — open murder, homicide, felony…

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Recent sentencings, dismissals, posted Feb. 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

Recent sentencings, dismissals, posted Feb. 16, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following criminal cases were recently disposed at the Mason County Courthouse.  51st Circuit Court  Felonies – Matthew Jason Case, 49. Offense date, March 25, 2022. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Controlled substance — possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy; plea: guilty. Sentenced on Feb. 14, 2023. Count 1: one year…

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Deputy tases defendant following courthouse scuffle

February 15, 2023

Deputy tases defendant following courthouse scuffle LUDINGTON — A defendant caused a disturbance at the Mason County Courthouse today, causing police to use their taser weapons on him. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Carl Herring, 32, of Baldwin was in 79th District Court for a probable cause hearing. Cole said Herring caused an altercation in the courtroom and…

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