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NO DEAL. Trooper Butterfield shooting case going to trial

October 22, 2013
NO DEAL. Trooper Butterfield shooting case going to trial

LUDINGTON — Eric Knysz of Luther was offered no plea deal from the prosecutor during a final conference hearing today in 51st Circuit Court. The 19-year-old is being charged with multiple counts in connection with the Sept. 9 murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, including murder. Several law enforcement officers, including MSP Hart Post Commander Lt. Kevin Leavitt…

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Accused cop killer to appear in court today

October 22, 2013
Accused cop killer to appear in court today

LUDINGTON – Eric John Knysz, the man accused of murdering Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, is scheduled to appear in front of Judge Richard Cooper in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. The 19-year-old Luther resident is expected to be arraigned in circuit court during a final conference hearing scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Knysz faces charges of murder of a…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of Oct. 16, 2013

October 18, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this week in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court: –          Kyle Anthony Plasterer, 23, of 7121 E. Stolberg Rd., Fountain, was arrested Oct. 9 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of fleeing and eluding a police officer, second degree. A preliminary exam…

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51st Circuit Court, as of Oct. 16, 2013

October 18, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: –          Morgan Marie Southern, 29, of 207 E. Danaher St., Ludington was found guilty Sept. 10 of controlled substance delivery, schedule 1, 2, 3. She was sentenced Oct. 15 to 90 days in jail with credit for three days served; serve 45 days up front…

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79th District Court, as of Oct. 16, 2013

October 18, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –          George Osdell Teague, 27, of 724 N. Harrison St., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 14 of disorderly conduct  – fighting. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no contact…

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