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By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — Eric John Knysz, the man accused of murdering Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, has waived his preliminary examination in Manistee County district court. Knysz faces murder charges in Mason County but also being charged with several crimes in Manistee County as well. Eric Knysz hobbled into the 85th District Court room this afternoon,…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: – Terry Dean Scott II, 33, of 21463 Caberfae Highway, Wellston, was found guilty Aug. 15 of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and domestic violence. He was sentenced Oct. 1 to 270 days in jail with credit for 26 days served for Count I and 93…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. Felonies – Michael Wayne Hurst, 38, of 210 N. Gaylord Ave., Apt. 3, Ludington, was arrested Sept. 30 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of interfering with an electronic communication device. A preliminary exam is set for Oct. 9 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $3,500/10 percent. Misdemeanors – Melisa Kaye Myers, 27, of 11864 W. US-10, Branch,…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Jeffrey Alan Miller, 47, of 3728 E. Beyer Rd., Fountain, was found guilty Sept. 24 of driving while license suspended (DWLS). He sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; $760 in fines and costs; and one year…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. Felonies – Michael Thomas Jankoviak, 25, of 3904 E. Sugar Grover Rd., Custer, was arrested Sept. 22 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of operating while intoxicated, third offense, and driving while license suspended (DWLS). A preliminary exam is set for Oct. 2 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent cash. – Wayne Charles Lyle,…
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