Courts

‘Changed man’ in a tether term instead of jail.

April 19, 2016
‘Changed man’ in a tether term instead of jail.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Grand Rapids man, who is a former Amber Township resident, provided a tearful apology in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 19, during his sentencing for a felony conviction of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Phillip Edward Roberts, Jr., who pleaded “no contest” to the charge last month, was sentenced Tuesday to serve seven…

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White Cloud man sentenced to jail, probation in AIDS case.

April 19, 2016
White Cloud man sentenced to jail, probation in AIDS case.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old White Cloud man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 19, for not disclosing he has AIDS to his sex partner. Gerald Anthony Penn, of 777 Cole Creek Lane, pleaded “no contest” last month to one felony count of…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include stalking, larceny.

April 15, 2016
51st Circuit Court sentencings include stalking, 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 Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Joban Loy Scott, 35, of 1118 Plaine Field Rd., Westmont, Illinois, was found guilty Feb. 16 of stalking and sentenced April 5…

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79th District Court arraignments include CSC, meth possession, sex offender violations.

April 15, 2016
79th District Court arraignments include CSC, meth possession, sex offender violations.

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 Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Michael Frank Battice, 25, of 905 S. Madison Ave., Ludington, was arrested April 6 by the Ludington Police Department for a…

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79th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

April 15, 2016
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

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 Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Gregory Scott Malburg, 44, of 283 N. Jackpine Rd., Branch Township, was found guilty April 6 of window peeping and sentenced to…

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