Courts

Woman sent to prison for shoplifting

November 20, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old woman convicted of two counts of first-degree retail fraud was sentenced to 20 months to 10 years in prison Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Nicole Lynn Boles pleaded guilty to the felony charges, Oct. 8. Boles admitted to stealing merchandise from both the Ludington area Walmart and…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Nov. 17, 2024

November 17, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Antonio Lee Aubrey, 40; unlawful driving away a motor vehicle, third-degree fleeing a police officer, assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer, interfering with an electronic communications device, domestic violence, and driving while license suspended; arrested Nov. 8 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Nov. 15, 2024

November 15, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -William Paul Andres, 49, pleaded guilty on November 13 to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle without a license on person and was sentenced to three days in jail and $300 in fines/costs. The original charge of second offense operating a…

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Woman sentenced to jail for trying to steal son’s identity

November 13, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 12, for a conviction of identity theft for attempting to steal her adult son’s identity. Brenda Lee McBride, pleaded guilty to the charge, Sept. 24. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski sentenced her to 43 days in jail with credit for 43…

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Man sentenced for aggravated indecent exposure

November 13, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 69-year-old man was sentenced to six months in jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 12, for a felony count of aggravated indecent exposure. Daniel Lee Adams pleaded “no contest” to the charge Sept. 24, and one misdemeanor count of engaging in the services of prostitution was dismissed. Adams jumped…

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