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51st Circuit Court sentences, published July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Agustino Gatica-Felipe, 48, pleaded guilty April 7 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and operating without a license and was sentenced June 30 to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served; three years probation; and $1,083 in fines and costs. Shayne Michael…

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Woman sentenced to prison for armed robbery

June 25, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to five to 50 years in prison for an armed robbery conviction Tuesday, June 23. Tresa Brianna Anderson was also sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to concurrent terms of two years for felony firearm; three to 50 years for conspiracy to…

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79th District Court arraignments, published June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Donald Glenn Fitch, Jr., 43, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: May 14, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department (LPD). Bail: $5,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam: July 1 at 1:30 p.m. Allen Lee Gutschke, 54, third-offense operating while intoxicated and a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended. Offense date:…

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Accused carjacker undergoes psych testing

June 19, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Ludington man accused of carjacking and vehicle theft following an incident at Stearns Park last summer underwent mental competency testing. Christopher John-Henry Lamb was found mentally competent by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry, said Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand. Lamb is scheduled for a review conference Wednesday, June 24, in…

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Prisoner enters last-minute plea before trial

June 19, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man currently incarcerated in prison for conspiracy to commit armed robbery and several other convictions added another conviction to his lengthy criminal record when he pleaded guilty to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine Monday, June 15, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Travis William Malone pleaded guilty to the charge and fourth-offense habitual…

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