79th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

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By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor.

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

– Rolando Jesse Villarreal, Jr., 43, no address listed, was found guilty March 1 of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) under $200 and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; jail credit for time already served; no contact with victim; $420 in restitution; and $535 in fines and costs.

– Ann Marie Boerma, 52, of 7831 E. US 10 Hwy., Branch, was found guilty March 7 of driving while license not valid and sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $255 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS).

– Kevin Monroe Methvin, 26, of 212 E. Ludington Ave., #341, Ludington, was found guilty March 3 of disorderly person – public intoxication and sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs; must have a substance abuse evaluation and follow recommendations; must submit to random preliminary breath tests (PBTs); and $285 in fines and costs.

Dismissals

– Bryant William Hasenbank, 34, of 5827 E. Free Soil Rd., Free Soil, one count of fourth-degree child abuse and one count of domestic violence were dismissed March 2. “Defendant has entered into a prosecutor’s deferment agreement,” court records state.

– Lucas Michael Mullen, 20, of 5079 S. Colonial Dr., Traverse City, one count of MDOP less than $200 was dismissed March 1. “The case is dismissed on the motion of the prosecutor with prejudice,” court records state.

– Garrett Lee Hays, 17, of 592 S. Dennis Rd., Ludington, one count of MDOP less than $200 was dismissed March 1. “The case is dismissed on the motion of the prosecutor with prejudice,” court records state.