5 receive sentences in 51st Circuit Court

April 12, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP Correspondent.

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court:

– Mark Allan McCallum, 53, of 5839 Barnhart, Ludington, was found guilty March 1 of two counts of kidnapping – custodial interference and habitual offender, fourth offense. He was sentenced April 9 to two concurrent sentences of 2 years, four months to 15 years with the Michigan Department of Corrections with credit for 422 days served in jail. He was ordered to pay fines, costs and restitution of $2,860.10.

– Jeffrey Kenneth Penny, 52, of 2112 Nelson St., Apt. A, Manistee, pleaded no contest Feb. 27 to assault – weapon. He was sentenced April 9 to 180 days in jail with credit for two days served, 12 months probation and $598 in fines and costs. He must serve four months up front with the balance to be served at the court’s discretion; substance abuse assessment/treatment; no contact with victim; and must forfeit all weapons. One count of felony firearms was dismissed.

– Eric Charles Golembiewski, 30, of 310 W. Fourth St., Scottville, was found guilty March 5 of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense, and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to two concurrent sentences of 365 days in jail with credit for 27 days served. He was sentenced to 24 months probation; must successfully complete cognitive behavioral treatment program; work release must meet Oceana County Sheriff Department work release guidelines; $1,266 in fines and costs; and must complete 60 days of community service. Conviction is reportable to the Secretary of State.

– William Craig Buchanan II, 26, of 7736 W. Fox Rd., Mears, was found guilty March 5 of motor vehicle unlawful drive-away and operating – license suspended. He was sentenced April 9 to two concurrent sentences of 270 days in jail with credit for 93 days served and 24 months of probation. He must serve four months up front with the balance served at the court’s discretion. He must pay $8,325 in fines, costs and restitution. Conviction is reportable to the Secretary of State.

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