79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted Oct. 19, 2017.

79th District Court sentencings.

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By Allison Scarbrough. Editor.

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court:

– Roy James Alltop, 46, of 3745 132nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty Oct. 11 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 38 days served. His sentence is to transfer to Oceana County, and he is to receive credit for every day served there as well, his court file states. “Should defendant be sentenced to prison or additional jail time for those matters in Oceana or Mason County regarding felony matters, this time will run (concurrently) with those matters, in that he does not have to serve a year in jail prior to any additional matters.” Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). One count of driving while license suspended (DWLS) was dismissed.

– Beatrice Hernandez, 51, of 6612 Linden Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 16 of failure to report an accident and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $325 in fines and costs.

– Daniel James Rodriguez, Jr., 41, of 309 N. Park St., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 16 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $335 in fines and costs.

– Joel Robert Hein, 36, of 924 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 10 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; outpatient treatment; must attend next session of the Victims’ Impact Panel (VIP); no alcohol/drugs; subject to random preliminary breath tests (PBTs); and $895 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

– Dean Eugene Naffziger, 40, of 415 N. State St., Belding, Michigan, was found guilty Oct. 12 of illegal fishing gear and was sentenced to $220 in fines and costs.

– Ronald Allen Schumacher, 59, of 4663 Modoc Rd., Indian River, Michigan, was found guilty Oct. 6 of illegal fishing gear and was sentenced to $220 in fines and costs.

– Suzanne Marie Luce, 55, of 13310 Heather Lane, Perry, Michigan, was found guilty Oct. 10 of license not in possession while taking a fish and was sentenced to $250 in fines and costs.

– Roger Allen Harris, 62, of 29317 C Dr. N, Albion, Michigan, was found guilty Oct. 10 of illegal fishing gear and was sentenced to $220 in fines and costs. He was also found guilty of attempted snagging and was sentenced to $275 in fines and costs.

– Alex Troy English, 29, of 6620 English Oak Court, Montgomery, Alabama, was found guilty Oct. 10 of attempted snagging and was sentenced to $275 in fines and costs.

– Matthew Ashley Carpenter, 47, of 824 Rierson, Bronson, Michigan, was found guilty Oct. 10 of attempted snagging and was sentenced to $275 in fines and costs.

– Nasih Pezerovic, 57, of 4738 Stanley Ave., Warren, Michigan, was found guilty Oct. 6 of illegal fishing gear and was sentenced to $220 in fines and costs.

– Donald Dwight Piepkow, 41, of 29510 S. Drive N, Springport, Michigan, was found guilty Oct. 10 of illegal fishing gear and sentenced to $220 in fines and costs.

– Dale Wayne Faulkner, 43, of 224 W. Main St., Springport, Michigan, was found guilty Oct. 6 of attempted snagging and was sentenced to $275 in fines and costs. He was also found guilty of illegal fishing gear and was sentenced to $220 in fines and costs.

– Branden Matthew Roth, 30, of 1102 K St., NE, Washington DC, was found guilty Oct. 10 of illegal fishing gear and was sentenced to $220 in fines and costs. He was also found guilty of attempted snagging and sentenced to $275 in fines and costs.

– Petronilo Martinez-Lopez, 43, of 13360 Apple Ave., Ravenna, was found guilty Oct. 12 of illegal fishing gear and was sentenced to $220 in fines and costs.

– Kevin Michael Emery, 29, of 159 S. Wildwood Run, Apt. 17, Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 12 of false info to police and was sentenced to 30 days discretionary jail for six months and $275 in fines and costs.

– Austin Kirk Lemire, 23, of 163 N. Stiles Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 12 of loose/running dog and was sentenced to $160 in fines and costs.

– Carley Ann Wcisel, 19, of 1444 N. Custer Rd., Custer, was found guilty Oct. 3 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); 93 days discretionary jail for one year; must obtain substance abuse counseling and follow recommendations; must attend next VIP session; must seek and maintain employment; no alcohol/drugs; and $1,000 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

– Brittiny Ann Gibson, 26, of 1495 Princeton, Manistee, was found guilty Oct. 2 of attempted third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 45 days discretionary jail for one year and $596.60 in fines, costs and restitution.

– Eryn Kathleen Healy, 22, of 105 S. Wildwood Crossing, Apt. 23, Ludington, was found guilty of operating while impaired and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; AHSE; must attend next VIP session; no alcohol/drugs; and $895 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

– Aaron Eric Thiel, 33, of 602 E. Dahaner St., was found guilty Oct. 3 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; outpatient treatment; must attend next VIP session; no alcohol/drugs; subject to random PBTs; and $895 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

– Luther Nicholas Ferrell, 73, of 3534 S. Masten Rd., Branch, was found guilty Oct. 4 of carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence; attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police; and operating while impaired and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; AHSE; must attend next VIP session; Michigan privileges to carry a concealed weapon revoked; and $1,130 in fines and costs. Operating while impaired conviction reportable to SOS. Counts of third-degree fleeing police, operating while intoxicated and reckless driving were dismissed.

– Melvin David Case, 47, of 165 N. Stiles Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 3 of disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no contact with the victim; no alcohol/drugs; and $285 in fines and costs. Three counts of assault and battery were dismissed.

– Branden Lee Bryant, 28, of 6703 Lorne Dr., Pentwater, was found guilty Oct. 3 of impaired driving and was sentenced to 47 days in jail with credit for two days served unless he has completed Impact Weekend within four months; outpatient treatment; 93 days discretionary jail for two years; no alcohol/drugs; subject to random PBTs; and $1,130 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS. One count of operating with a blood alcohol content (BAC) .17 or more was dismissed.

– Carl Hugh Weiler, 28, of 1008 N. Brookridge Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 11 of attempted firearms possession and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; must forfeit items seized; and $600 in fines and costs. One count of carrying a concealed weapon was dismissed.

– Craig Eric Stahelin, 38, of 147 S. Wildwood Run, Apt. 18, Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 10 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; AHSE; must attend next VIP session; no alcohol/drugs; subject to random PBTs and drug tests; and $1,070 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

– Arneva Lily Tyler, 20, of 108 S. Reinberg Ave., Scottville, was found guilty Oct. 10 of disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year; must seek and maintain employment; no contact with the victim; and $285 in fines and costs. One count of assault and battery dismissed.

– Anthony Jordan Genta, 33, of 1857 N. Kennedy, Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 10 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; outpatient treatment; must attend next VIP session; no alcohol/drugs; subject to random PBTs and drug tests; and $690 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS. Sentence runs concurrently with another case.

– Deandre DeQuan Shepherd, 23, of Baldwin, was found guilty Oct. 11 of marijuana possession and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year discretionary jail for one year; driver’s license suspended one year with a restricted license after 30 days; and $535 in fines and costs.

Dismissals

– Arthur Lee Jackson, 58, of 709 1/2 E. Foster St., Ludington, one count of domestic violence was dismissed Oct. 6 because the victim is “unavailable,” his court file states.

– Scott Phillip Schoenherr, 42, one count of marijuana possession dismissed Oct. 9 due to a “Section 8 defense,” (per medical marijuana act) his court file states.

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