Mason County court news as of Nov. 16, 2012
Key: MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office; LPD: Ludington Police Dept.; SPD: Scottville Police Dept.; MSP: Michigan State Police; Pre: Preliminary Examination or Pre-Trial. B&E: Breaking and Entering; OUIL: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Liquor; DWLS: Driving While License Suspended.
51st Judicial Circuit Court, Judge Richard Cooper
Jason Michael Warfield, 33, 4120 Spruce Hollow Dr., Grand Rapids, was found guilty on Sept. 25 for: Larceny to a Building (count 1), Controlled Substance Possession, non-narcotic (Count 2). Sentence: 330 days jail for each count, serving six months forthwith, balance to be served at court’s discretion, counts are to run concurrent, $691, 24 months probation.
Theodore Adam Scherer, 20, 412 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, was found guilty on Sept. 25 of B&E with Intent, 2 counts, B&E of a Coin Operated Device. Sentence: 365 days jail each count, serving 10 months forthwith, balance served at court’s discretion, sentences run concurrent, restitution is joint and several with co-defendents, $5,428.39, 18 months probation.
Austin Maren Billings, 20, PO Box 251, Ludington, was found guilty on Sept. 25 of Controlled Substance Possession non-Narcautic, Receiving and Concealing Property less than $200. Sentence: Suspended license for 30 days, Restricted license for 150 days, 273 days jail serving four months forthwith and balance served at court’s discretion, counts run concurrent, $548, 18 months probation.
79th Judicial District Court, Judge Peter Wadel
Arraignments
Lisa Kay Wilson, 52, 906 N. Washington Ave., No. 13, Ludington, arrested Nov. 16 by LPD for B&E. Bond: $1,500. Pre: Dec. 3, 3:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Orlinda Lump, 40, 416 E. State St., Scottville, arrested Nov. 15 by SPD for Non-Sufficient Funds of a Check. Bond, 10% of $2,500 bail. Pre: Dec. 10, 1:45 p.m.
Lauri Ann Hurst, 32, 303 E. Ludington Ave., Apt. 3, Ludington, arrested Nov. 15 by LPD for Assault and Battery. Bond, 10% for $2,500 bail. Pre: Nov. 26, 2:45 p.m.
Tyler Joel Griffin, 21, arrested Nov. 10 by LPD for Domestic Violence. Bond 10% for $2,500 bail. Pre: Dec. 10, 2 p.m.
Kevin Dean Shearon, 21, arrested Nov. 14 by LPD for Controlled Substance Possession of Marijuana. Bond 10% for $2,500 bail. Pre: Dec. 3, 11:15 a.m.
Dana Kathleen Kirker, 30, 9097 E. Berger Rd., Branch Twp., arrested Nov. 8 by MCSO for Retail Fraud Second Degree. Bail: $3,500. Pre: Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Wendy Lou Griffin, 39, 907 S. Madison Ave., Ludington, arrested Nov. 10 by LPD for Domestic Violence. Bond 10% for $2,500 bail. Pre: Dec. 3, 2:45 p.m.
Sam Adam Johnson Jr., 45, 4064 Athens St., Muskegon, arrested Nov. 11 by MCSO for OUIL. Bond 10% of $3,500 bail. Pre: Dec. 10, 11 a.m.
Kristin Elizabeth Singleton, 19, 38984 Maystead Rd., Sturgis, arrested Nov. 12 by MCSO for Retail Fraud Third Degree. Bond 10% for $2,500 bail. Pre: Nov. 26, 11:45 a.m.
Rebecca Jeanne McWilliams, 17, 1777 W. First St., Amber Twp., arrested Oct. 23 by MSP for Failure to Maintain Security. Bail: $1,500. Pre: Nov. 26, 3 p.m.
Michael Lee Dwyer, 24, 408 N. James St., Ludington, arrested Nov. 12 by LPD for Assault and Battery. Bond 10% for $2,500 bail. Pre: Dec. 3, 3:15 p.m.
Michael Raymond Shappee, 51, 19675 9 Mile Rd., Copemish, arrested Nov. 13 by LPD for Driving While License Suspended. Bond 10% of $2,500 bail. Pre: Dec. 3, 10:15 a.m.
Jacob Kane Chupp, 26, 7344 E. Baseline Rd., White Cloud, arrested Nov. 13 by MSP for Controlled Substance Possession of Marijuana. Bond 10% of $3,500 bail. Pre: Nov. 28, 11:15 a.m.
Joshua Alan Carr, 28, 210 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, arrested Nov. 13 by LPD for Retail Fraud Third Degree. Bond 10% for $1,500 bail. Pre: Dec. 3, 11 a.m.
Stephen Michael-Wayne Cole, 17, 5304 E. Bennett Rd., Free Soil, arrested Nov. 11 by SPD for OUIL Underage. Bail: $1,500. Pre: Dec. 17, 1:30 p.m.
Kenneth Larry Nickerson, 51, 308 N. Rowe St., Apt. 4, Ludington, arrested Oct. 29 by MSP for Sex Offender Failure to Register. Bond 10% for $3,500 bail. Pre: Nov. 21, 11:15 a.m.
Rchelle Joyce Fitch, 40, 3732 N. 64th St., Hart, arrested Nov. 8 by LPD for Controlled Substance. Bail: $7,500. Pre: Nov. 21, 11:15 a.m.
Sentences
Jon Raymond Penwitt, 63, 75 E. 34th St., Steger, Ill., was found guilty on Nov. 13 of OUIL Second Offense. Sentence: 2 days in jail, 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years, must attend AA 2 times per week for 2 years with written verification to the court, must not have/buy/use alcohol/illicit drugs, subject to random PBTs at request of any police officer, $1,545.
Jean Ann Lopatkow, 28, 6696 E. Oakridge, Sherman Twp., was found guilty on Nov. 13 of Retail Fraud, Second Degree. Sentence: 4 days jail, 90 days discretionary jail for 1 year, must attend econmic crime program, $128.
Dawn Marie Sobaski, 34, 8647 N. Schoenherr Rd., Free Soil, found guilty on Nov. 13 of OUIL. Sentence: 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, must attend victims impact panel, 60 hours community service equal a $600 credit towards fines/costs, $1,145.
Ricky Lynn Robbins, 54, 5874 N. Second St., Kalamazoo, found guilty for OUIL. Sentence: 1 day jail, 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, must attend victims impact panel, $1,145.
Anthony Lynn Bonney, 38, 303 E. Ludington Ave., Apt. 3, Ludington, found guilty on Nov. 13 for Domestic Violence. Sentence: 1 day jail, 93 days discretionary jail for 1 year, must attend Hands Down Program, $580.
Sherman Walter Jabrocki, 21, 5940 W. Third St., Pere Marquette Twp., found guilty on Nov. 15 for Improper Registration, Unregistered Vehicle. Sentence: $175.
Russell Allyn Hubert, 19, 205 E. Danaher St., Ludington, found guilty on Nov. 15 for Improper Registration, Unregistered Vehicle. Sentence: $175.
Dismissals
Dawn Marie Sobaski, 34, 8647 N. Schoenherr Rd., Free Soil, Operating a Vehicle with the Presence of Drugs.
Jon Raymond Penwitt, 63, 75 E. 34th St., Steger, Ill., Operating a Vehicle with Blood Content of .17 or more, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated or Under Controlled Substance.
