79th District Court arraignments, published March 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court:

Felonies

Criss

Kevin Scott Criss, 56, one count of third-degree child abuse and one count of third-degree child abuse — committed in the presence of a child. Offense date: Feb. 3, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Horton

Melanie Ann Horton, 33, one felony count of false report of a felony and a misdemeanor count of domestic violence. Offense date: Feb. 11, 2026. Agency: MCSO. Bail: $500/PR. Preliminary exam: March 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Huber

Jennifer Leigh Huber, 49, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Offense date: Feb. 22, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department (LPD). Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam: March 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Newman

Alexis Leeann Newman, 26, kidnapping — custodial interference. Offense date: Feb. 19, 2026. Agency: MCSO. Bail: $500/10 percent. Probable cause hearing: March 11 at 1 p.m.

Outcalt

Colton Clay Outcalt, 36, methamphetamine possession. Offense date: Jan. 15, 2026. Agency: LPD. Bail: $500/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Misdemeanors

• Leah Marie Barger, 20, second-offense domestic violence. Offense date: Jan. 29, 2025. Agency: MCSO. Bail: $500/PR. Plea/sentencing hearing: March 18 at 9 a.m.
• Curtis Lester-Lee Tice, 38, second-degree retail fraud. Offense date: Nov. 11, 2025. Agency: MCSO. Bail: $500/PR. Plea/sentencing hearing: March 25 at 10:30 a.m.
• Robert Anthony Newcom, 45, false pretenses $200-$1,000 and concealing or misrepresenting a motor vehicle identification without intent. Offense date: Sept. 23, 2025. Agency: Michigan State Police. Pretrial: March 16 at 11:30 a.m.
• Dakota Jay Matzen, 20, disorderly conduct/disturbing the peace. Offense date: Jan. 25, 2026. Agency: MCSO. Bail: $500/PR. Plea/sentencing hearing: March 25 at 10:30 a.m.
• Ian Matthew Rushing, 22, third-degree retail fraud. Offense date: March 4, 2025. Agency: MCSO. Bail: $500/PR. Plea/sentencing hearing: March 25 at 10:30 a.m.
• Anthony Castillo, 41, fourth-degree child abuse. Offense date: Feb. 8, 2026. Agency: LPD. Bail: $500/PR. Pretrial: April 6 at 10:40 a.m.

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