Courts

Man pleads guilty to attempted animal killing in dog death case.

June 22, 2021

Man pleads guilty to attempted animal killing in dog death case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Montague man pleaded guilty to attempted killing/torturing an animal in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 22, in connection to the killing of a dog. Eric James Wood II, of 5016 W. Webster Rd., testified before Judge Susan K. Sniegowski that he…

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Muskegon man sent to prison for retail fraud.

June 22, 2021

Muskegon man sent to prison for retail fraud. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to two to 30 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 22, for a conviction of first-degree retail fraud. Donald Leroy Petroski, of 1377 Peck St., pleaded guilty to the charge May 18, according to court records. Petroski,…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted June 18, 2021.

June 18, 2021

79th District Court arraignments, posted June 18, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dustin Ried Southern, 34, of 926 S. Dennis Rd., Amber Township, was arrested June 15 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted June 17, 2021.

June 17, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, posted June 17, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Taylor Alexandra Guevara, 25, of 13 N. Hancock St., Pentwater, pleaded guilty June 15 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to six days in jail with credit for six days…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted, June 10, 2021.

June 10, 2021

79th District Court arraignments, posted, June 10, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Berline Cadeau Burkholder, 18, of 6854 W. Sugar Grove Rd., Sheridan Township was arrested June 5 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of assault/resisting/obstructing police. Probable cause hearing:…

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