Courts

Homeless man sentenced to year in jail for break-in.

December 12, 2017

Homeless man sentenced to year in jail for break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail for a conviction of breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit larceny and second-offense habitual offender Tuesday, Dec. 12, in 51st Circuit Court. Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, whose address is listed as…

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Muskegon man sent to jail for heroin possession.

December 12, 2017

Muskegon man sent to jail for heroin possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Muskegon man was ordered to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 12, for a conviction of heroin possession – less than 25 grams and third-offense habitual offender. Jared Adam Canales, of 2510…

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Felony child abuse tops 79th District Court arraignments.

December 7, 2017

Felony child abuse tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Steven Douglas Jolly, 58, of 310 S. Jackson Rd., Ludington, was arrested December 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of third-degree child abuse and domestic violence. Preliminary hearing:…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2017.

December 7, 2017

79th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Matthew James Lersch, 43, of 1100 Parkdale St., Lansing, pleaded guilty November 29 to child endangerment and was sentenced to 35 days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary…

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Man gets nearly 30-year minimum in ‘horrific’ CSC case.

December 5, 2017

Man gets nearly 30-year minimum in ‘horrific’ CSC case. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Sherman Township man was sentenced to a minimum of 29 years and eight months to 70 years in a “horrific” criminal sexual conduct case Tuesday, Dec. 5, in 51st Circuit Court. Ryan Lee Herrera, of 3376 N. Custer Rd., sexually assaulted two…

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