Teen pleads to attempted accosting children. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — An 18-year-old Ludington man faces serving five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 31, to attempted accosting children for immoral purposes and harboring runaways. Jesus Maria Chavez, of 603 S. Washington Ave., was arrested last…
Ludington man gets 7-40 year prison term for meth. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Judge Susan K. Sniegowski of the 51st Circuit Court handed down a 7-40 year prison term to a 28-year-old repeat offender for meth Tuesday, Jan. 23, but not without giving the Ludington man some solid advice to beat his addiction. “I find this to…
51st Circuit Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – David G. Newman, 44, of 417 Sixth St., Grand Rapids, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Jan. 4 to serve two to 30 years in prison with credit for 382 days served in jail and $598 in…
Hart man faces jail for pole barn break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Hart man faces serving nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, Jan. 2, in 51st Circuit Court to breaking and entering with intent. Roy James Alltop, of 3745 132nd Ave., is charged with the same offense…
Man faces prison for breaking into home with crow bar. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old Ludington man faces serving 12 1/2 to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday, Jan. 2, to first-degree home invasion, possession of burglary tools and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court. Tyrone Gardner, of 502 Third St., Apt. B,…
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