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Custer teen pleads to stealing outboard motors

November 12, 2013
Custer teen pleads to stealing outboard motors

LUDINGTON — A 17-year-old Custer Township man pleaded guilty this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court for receiving and concealing stolen property valued at more than $1,000 but less than $20,000. Collin Derek Trim, 1873 E. Wilson Road, was arrested Aug. 4, 2013 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for stealing outboard motors and tackle equipment from a Ludington marina. On…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of Nov. 6, 2013

November 8, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate of the 79th District Court of Mason County:  Felonies –          Neal Alexander Wroble, 24, of 21 W. Dewey Rd., Scottville, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of financial transaction device (FTD)-stealing/retaining without consent, habitual,…

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79th District Court sentences, as of Nov. 6, 2013

November 8, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –          Brett Allen Ballard, 28, of 5553 W. Johnson Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 29 of impaired driving. He was sentenced to one days in jail with credit for one day served; $1,145 in fines and costs; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…

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Evart man, 34, pleads guilty to sex with 15-year-old

November 7, 2013

LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Evart man pleaded guilty Tuesday in 51st Circuit Court for criminal sexual conduct against a 15-year-old girl. The incident took place on June 3, 2012 when the two met each other hiking at the Ludington State Park. Initially, Lauren Davin Derscheid, 4181 70th Ave., Evart, was arrested on Aug. 27 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and…

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GUILTY. Sarah Knysz describes how husband murdered Trooper Paul Butterfield

November 5, 2013
GUILTY. Sarah Knysz describes how husband murdered Trooper Paul Butterfield

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Sarah Knysz pleaded guilty today in 51st Circuit Court. The 20-year-old Irons resident, who is 8-months-pregnant, appeared in court for a final conference. At that time Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola offered her a chance to plea guilty, unconditionally, to the two charges against her: accessory to murder of a police officer after the fact…

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