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Paroled juvenile lifer awaits sentencing following trial.

July 13, 2021

Paroled juvenile lifer awaits sentencing following trial. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A jury found Chris Bernard Hansen, 65, of Manistee guilty of fleeing a police officer and reckless driving but dismissed the more serious charges of three felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon during a recent trial in 51st Circuit Court. It was the first jury…

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79th District Court news, posted July 8, 2021.

July 8, 2021

79th District Court news, posted July 8, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Clint Lee Osborne, 30, of 410 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was arrested July 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy), assault with…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 2, 2021.

July 2, 2021

79th District Court arraignments, posted July 2, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joshua Kurt VandenHeuvel, 37, of 702 E. Ludington Ave., Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested June 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause…

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79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted July 2, 2021.

July 2, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted July 2, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Ronnie Zuniga, Jr., 37, of 605 E. Dowland St., Ludington, pleaded guilty June 29 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, June 29, 2021.

June 29, 2021

51st Circuit Court sentencings June 29, 2021. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Tyler Jo Fink, 25, of 1525 Lot 74 W. Countyline Rd., Manistee, was found guilty April 28 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced June 9 to seven days in jail with credit for seven days served; one year probation; and $858…

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