79th District Court sentencings.

September 12, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor.

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

– Shanin Nicholas Waite, 22, no address listed, was found guilty Sept. 9 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for 30 days served; $860 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs; must submit to random preliminary breath tests (PBTS) and drug tests; and driver’s license suspended 180 days/restricted 150 days. One count of disorderly person – public intoxication and one count of driving while license suspended (DWLS) were dismissed.

– Peter John Sadler, 31, of 1312 Rathbone St., Grand Rapids, was found guilty Sept. 8 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.

– James Richard Boles, 54, of 2240 N. 34th St., Fountain, was found guilty Sept. 8 of of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $335 in fines and costs.

– Christopher Wayne Bailey, 41, of 308 E. Court St., Apt. 7, Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 2 of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property. He was sentenced to $600 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; no contact with victim; no alcohol/drugs; and random PBTs and drug tests.

– Jerome Lamer Latimer, 27, of 915 E. Maple St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. of DWLS. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $640 in fines and costs; and one year discretionary jail for one year. Conviction reportable to SOS. one count of second-offense DWLS was dismissed.

– Loretta Lucine Surplice, 20, no address listed, was found guilty Sept. 2 of assault and battery. She was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 71 days served and must complete Hands Down Program.

– Brandi Sue Martinez, 21, of 210 N. Harrison St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 2  disorderly person – public intoxication. She was sentenced to 30 days discretionary jail for one year and $125 in costs. After payment of costs, discretionary time will end.

– Michelle Leighann Raney, 30, of 605 S. Madison Ave., Ludington, was found guilty May 27 of larceny $200 or more but less than $1,000. She was sentenced Sept. 2 to one year discretionary jail for two years; $729 in restitution; and $710 in fines and costs. Three counts of stealing/retaining a financial transaction device were dismissed.

– Deana Susanne Jones, 30, of 4869 N. Cleveland St., Fountain, was found guilty Sept. 2 of DWLS. She was sentenced to one year discretionary jail for one year; must complete the Hands Down Program; 30 hours community service and will be credited $300 towards fines and costs; and $535 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

– Thomas Michael Grimm, 24, of 1950 S. Scottville Rd., Scottville, was found guilty Sept. 2 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 11 days in jail with credit for two days served; serve three consecutive weekends; $720 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for two years; driver’s license suspended 180 days/restricted 150 days; must have substance abuse evaluation and follow recommendations; no alcohol/drugs; and random PBTs and drug tests.

– Pamela Lynn Genta, 49, of 555 N. Jackpine Rd., Fountain, was found guilty Sept. 2 of operating while impaired by liquor. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $870 in fines and costs; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); 93 days discretionary jail for one year; must attend next session of Victims’ Impact Panel (VIP); and no alcohol/drugs. Conviction reportable to SOS. One count of operating with a blood alcohol content of .17 or more (super drunk driving) was dismissed.

– Daniel Joseph Szczesny, 22, of 1019 Frederick Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, was found guilty Sept. 3 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $590 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs; random PBTs and drug tests; and driver’s license suspended 365 days/restricted 305 days.

– Ashley Anne Martiniez, 25, of 202 E. Dahaner St., Apt. 1, Ludington was found guilty Sept. 4 of violation of an instruction permit and sentenced to $175 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

– Dawn Marie Masiwchuk, 35, of 2429 High St., Custer, pleaded no contest Sept. 4 to disorderly person – public intoxication. She was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 30 days discretionary jail for one year; and $285 in fines and costs.

– Ryan James Adair, 20, of 4180 E. Beard Rd., Morrice, Mich., was found guilty of minor in possession (MIP), first offense and sentenced to $335 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

– Joseph Scott Summerskill, 29, of 2690 W. Garfield Rd., New Era, was found guilty Aug. 26 of second-degree retail fraud. He was sentenced to 110 days in jail with credit for 110 days served; $600 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs; random PBTs and drug tests; and must attend AA twice a week for one year.

– Gregory Alexander Jolly, 21, of 3680 E. First St., Custer, was found guilty Sept. 9 of operating while intoxicated, second offense. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail or 30-day inpatient treatment program; one year discretionary jail for two years; no alcohol/drugs; Impact Weekend upon release from jail or after-care programs if completes inpatient treatment; must attend AA three times a week for two years; random PBTs; and $1,530 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

– Alan Richard Brown, 37, of 443 Massoit St., Clawson, Mich., was found guilty Sept. 9 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; outpatient treatment; $1,420.40 in fines, costs and restitution; 93 days discretionary jail for two years; must attend next session of VIP; must attend A twice a week for two years; no alcohol/drugs; and random PBTs. Conviction reportable to SOS. One count of super drunk driving was dismissed.

– Henry Jackson Rexrode, 38, of 959 Pine Hill Rd., Swanton, MD., pleaded no contest to attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; outpatient counselings; $590 in fines and costs; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; and Soberlink for six months.

– Garrett Scott Buck, 22, of 2622 Anthony Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty Sept. 9 of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; outpatient counseling; $840 in fines and costs; outpatient treatment; one year discretionary jail for two years; anger management counseling; no alcohol/drugs; and random PBTs. One count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and one count of disorderly conduct/disturbing the peace were dismissed.

Dismissals

– Chevelle Marie Sandusky, 48, of 11600 Yellowstone St., Detroit, one count of emergency phone service – unauthorized use, was dismissed Sept. 9 “on the motion of the prosecutor with prejudice. Bond is continued on the remaining charge.”

– Dean Andrew Nowaczyk, 46, of 6384 Martin Rd., Norton Shores, one count of CSC, second degree, (under 13), was dismissed Aug. 29 “on the motion of the court with prejudice. Bond is continued on the remaining charge.”

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