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4 arraigned this week in 79th District Court

February 22, 2014
4 arraigned this week in 79th District Court

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of Mason Coutny Magistrate Patricia Baker in 79th District Court:  Felonies –         William Dale Polston, 46, of 109 E. Foster, Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 17 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of controlled substance possession. A preliminary exam is set…

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79th District Court sentences as of Feb. 19, 2014

February 22, 2014
79th District Court sentences as of Feb. 19, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.    LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced in front of Judge Peter Wadel this past week in 79th District Court: –         Ryan Scott Kallioinen, 31, of 1160 W US-10, Scottville, was found guilty Feb. 18 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days…

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Sunny today but windy

February 22, 2014
Sunny today but windy

Parts of Mason County are reporting sunshine today. Clouds are in the forecast, decreasing with a high of 21 degrees F. Wind, west at 15 mph gusting to 23 mph. Snow flurries and snow showers are possible today, 30% chance. Tonight, low of 14 F with few snow showers and wind west at 20 mph. Sunday, morning snow showers with…

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Confession of a killer

February 21, 2014
Confession of a killer

Editor’s note about our legal system. A confession to a police officer is not enough for a person to be convicted of a crime. Every person in this country accused of a crime has a right to a trial.  By Lisa Enos. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — Eric Knyzs waved his miranda rights and spoke to Michigan State Police Detective Gary Green…

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Knysz’s recorded confession played in court

February 21, 2014
Knysz’s recorded confession played in court

LUDINGTON — Eric Knysz’s words were heard for the first time in court today. A recording made by arresting officer Sgt. Gary Green of the Michigan State Police was played to the jury. “I want you to tell your story, I want you to tell me,” Green said to Eric, who was laying in a hospital bed at Munson Medical…

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