Courts

Man faces prison for pulling out knife during bar fight

December 8, 2015
Man faces prison for pulling out knife during bar fight

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 49-year-old Ludington man faces one-and-a-half to five years in prison after pleading “no contest” Tuesday, Dec. 8, in 51st Circuit Court for pulling out a knife during a bar fight last summer. Eric Lee Gillespie, of 222 E. Melendy St., pleaded “no contest” to felonious assault and carrying a concealed weapon. As…

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Ludington man pleads guilty to attempted assault by strangulation

December 8, 2015
Ludington man pleads guilty to attempted assault by strangulation

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Ludington man faces one year in jail after pleading guilty Tuesday, Dec. 8, in 51st Circuit Court to two counts of attempted assault by strangulation and two counts of domestic violence stemming from two incidents that occurred within five days. Adam Bruce Ireland, of 708 Fifth St., was initially facing two…

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79th District Court arraignments

December 4, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Stephen Thomas Horton, 44, of 2554 Lincoln St., Manistee, was arrested Sept. 28 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of delivery of narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams and possession of…

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79th District Court sentencings

December 4, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Ryan James McDonald, 23, of 502 N. Lewis St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 24 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to $870 in fines and costs; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); 93 days discretionary jail for one year; must attend the…

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Inmate sentenced to additional prison time for writing bad checks

December 1, 2015
Inmate sentenced to additional prison time for writing bad checks

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON —A 32-year-old Elwell, Michigan man currently lodged in the Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee was sentenced Tuesday, Dec. 1, in 51st Circuit Court to 18 months to 14 years in prison for convictions of uttering and publishing and larceny in a building. David Tabber Markham is currently serving a one to 14-year prison term…

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