Courts

Accused police shooter will appear in court today

April 16, 2013
Accused police shooter will appear in court today

LUDINGTON — A final court conference will be held this afternoon for Lowell Fetters, the man charged with shooting a Ludington police officer. Fetters, 65, is expected to appear in 51st Circuit Court at 3:45 p.m. During that time his attorney, David Glancy, will meet with the prosecutor to discuss whether Fetters will accept a plea agreement or stand trial.…

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79th District Court

April 12, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following proceedings took place this past week in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse. – Kayleigh Lynn Clark. 23, of 103 First St., Ludington, was found guilty April 4 of driving while license suspended and sentenced to $285 in fines and costs. Conviction is reportable to the Secretary of…

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Arraignments

April 12, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following individuals were arraigned the past week in 79th District Court. Felonies: – Loretta Lucine Surplice, 19, of 4672 W. Decker Rd., Ludington, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office April 3 on a felony of domestic violence, third offense. Bail set at $7,500/10 percent. A preliminary exam was set…

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Former bank employee’s sentencing postponed

April 9, 2013

GRAND RAPIDS – The sentencing of Stacy Lynn Ahlgren, a former employee of Northwestern Bank in Ludington, was postponed until  April 17 at 2 p.m. in Grand Rapids federal court. Ahlgren pleaded guilty to embezzlement in December 2012.  The longtime bank employee took nearly $900,000 from the bank over five years. U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker placed Ahlgren on…

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District Court

April 6, 2013

LUDINGTON – The following proceedings took place this week in 79th District Court.   – Ronnie Zuniga Jr., 29, 105 S. Wildwood Crossing, Apt. 16, Ludington, was found guilty on April 2 for retail fraud second degree. He was sentenced to 31 days in jail; 1 year discretionary jail for 2 years; must report to jail for 7 actual consecutive…

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