Courts

Manistee man stole computer tablets, destroyed display case at Meijer.

June 14, 2016
Manistee man stole computer tablets, destroyed display case at Meijer.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Manistee man is looking at serving eight months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court to felonies of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) $1,000-$20,000 and first-degree retail fraud. Daniel Bernard Perski, of 449 First St., was arrested March 30 by the Mason County Sheriff’s…

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Custer man faces jail for failing to register as a sex offender.

June 14, 2016
Custer man faces jail for failing to register as a sex offender.

LUDINGTON — Douglas Andrew Wilson, 54, of 4705 E. Fisher Rd., pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 14, to a felony of failure to register as a sex offender. In exchange for his guilty plea, Wilson is looking at serving nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Wilson will also be ordered to probation as…

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16-year-olds being prosecuted as adults.

June 14, 2016
16-year-olds being prosecuted as adults.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Two 16-year-old Georgia boys are being prosecuted as adults in 51st Circuit Court due to the seriousness of the crimes they are accused of committing. Carlos Jesus Gomez, of 6454 Sage St., Doraville, Georgia, and Miguel Andres Garcia, of 3175 Medlock Bridge Rd., Norcross, Georgia, appeared separately before Judge Susan K. Sniegowski Tuesday, June…

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Arraignments include drug charges, assault, larceny.

June 10, 2016
Arraignments include drug charges, assault, larceny.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Eric William Immer, 18, 2291 E. Verne Rd., Burt, Michigan, was arrested May 20 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)…

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79th District Court sentencings.

June 10, 2016
79th District Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Lisa Mae Gardenhire, 29, 7171 Stohlberg Rd., Sheridan Township, pleaded guilty on May 31 to a charge of disorderly person – jostling…

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