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51st Circuit Court sentencings: 3 sent to prison for probation violation.

December 23, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings: 3 sent to prison for probation violation.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Tyler Adam Martinsen, 23, of 2328 32nd St., Sheridan Township, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Dec. 14 to one year on a tether and $483 in fines and costs. His probation stems from July 18, 2013 conviction of fourth-degree criminal…

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79th District Court arraignments include weapons, drug charges.

December 23, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include weapons, drug charges.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Isaiah G. Gardenhire, 35, of 5114 N. Cleveland St., Fountain, was arrested Dec. 16 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of receiving and concealing weapons/firearms; felony firearm (two counts); possession of weapons by a felon;…

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79th District Court arraignments include absconding bond, home invasion

December 18, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include absconding bond, home invasion

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Cara Antoinette Monton, 17, no address listed, was arrested Dec. 8 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of absconding/forfeiting bond. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. – Eric Zelek Hoggs, 39,…

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79th District Court sentencings.

December 17, 2015
79th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Charles Martin Zamborowski, 57, of 1807 N. Water Rd., Hart, pleaded “no contest” to false personation of a public officer. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for 27 days served; one year discretionary jail for one year; must cooperate…

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Mears man sent to prison for violating probation

December 15, 2015
Mears man sent to prison for violating probation

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Mears man was sentenced to 18 months to five years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 15, for violating his probation on a 2013 conviction of unlawful driving away of automobile (UDAA). William Craig Buchanan II, of 7736 W. Fox Rd., qualifies for special alternative incarceration (SAI) or “boot…

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