51st Circuit Court sentencings, published July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, July 29, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court:

Collison

– Tyler Houston Collison, 33, pleaded guilty May 13 to possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, bringing contraband into a prison and third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced July 29 to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served; two years probation; and $1,409 in fines and costs.

Frey

– Ariel Samantha Frey, 33, pleaded “no contest” to kidnapping — custodial interference and received a delayed sentence July 29 of three days in jail with credit for three days served; 11 months probation; and $1,548 in fines, costs and restitution. A delayed sentence hearing is set for June 29, 2026. A delayed sentence typically results in a reduced conviction if the defendant abides by the terms of the probation. 

Zeller

– Timothy Charles Zeller, 42, pleaded guilty Feb. 18 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced July 29 to 422 days in jail with credit for 422 days served and $598 in fines and costs.

Wright

– Michael Ambrose Wright, 40, pleaded guilty May 13 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced July 29 to three days in jail with credit for three days served; 18 months probation; and $598 in fines and costs.

 

 

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