Courts

Alleged victim doesn’t show for former coach’s hearing

February 13, 2013
Alleged victim doesn’t show for former coach’s hearing

LUDINGTON – UPDATED. A case against Todd Lane Johnson was dismissed today after the alleged victim failed to show up to testify. Johnson, 39, of Amber Township, was scheduled to appear in front of 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel this morning for a preliminary examination. Because the victim did not show up, Johnson’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss…

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Arraignments

February 8, 2013

LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this week in 79th District Court: Rhonda May Tomasik, 50, 5976 Fourth St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 3 by Mason County Sheriff’s Department for the felony of larceny between $1,000 and $20,000. Bail of $5,000 was set with a deposit of 10 percent. A preliminary examination is scheduled for Feb. 13 at 11:15 a.m.…

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One sentenced to prison this week in circuit court

February 8, 2013

LUDINGTON — One person was sentenced to prison this week in 51st Circuit Court. Here is a summary of the week’s proceedings: – Garth Allen Kimbler, 42, 5501 W. Rasmussen Rd., Pere Marquette Twp., was sentenced Feb. 5 for the Dec. 11, 2012 conviction of carrying weapons with unlawful intent , felony firearms, malicious destruction of property $1,000 to $20,000…

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District court

February 8, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: Sentences – Lisa Kay Wilson, 53, 906 N. Washington Ave., Apt. 13, Ludington was found guilty on Feb. 4 for breaking and entering. She was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and must pay $580 in fines and costs. – Mark Edward Dekle, 25, 8327…

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District court

February 1, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following is a report of activity this week in 79th District Court: – Joshua Marquese Deshong, 26, 3174 Roosevelt Rd., Muskegon, was found guilty on Jan. 29 of impaired driving. He was sentenced to one day in jail and 93 days discretionary jail for one year; he must attend the next session of the Victims Impact Panel;…

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