79th District Court arraignments, published July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer

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

Felonies

Shriver

-Kody Michael Shriver, 33; third-offense domestic violence; arrested June 9 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 3; preliminary hearing: July 23; bail: $5,000/10 percent.

Marquez

-Christopher Michael Marquez, 37; three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, escaping while awaiting trial, and larceny less than $200; arrested July 6 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 7; preliminary hearing: July 23; bail: not listed.

Dancz

-Gregory Darion Dancz, 33; two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested July 5 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 7; preliminary hearing: July 23; bail: $500/10 percent.

Andrews-Taylor

-Lucas Paul Andrews-Taylor, 30; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy; arrested July 6 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 7; preliminary hearing: July 23; bail: not listed.

Young

-Devonta Gene Young, 30; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy; arrested July 9 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 9; preliminary hearing: July 30; bail: not listed.

 

 

Misdemeanors

-Natalie Lynne Sawdey, 20; trespassing; arrested July 6 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 7; pleaded guilty.

-William Joseph Bradley, 75; failure to provide information or render aid after an accident; charged Jan. 5 by Michigan State Police; arraigned July 9; pleaded guilty.

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