By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 55 months (four years and seven months) to 25 years in prison for a conviction of child sexually abusive activity and a concurrent term of 55 months to 20 years for a conviction of using a computer to commit a crime Tuesday, April 22, in Mason County’s…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The sentencing hearing for a 21-year-old Ludington man convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and probation violation was adjourned (postponed) Tuesday, April 22, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Caleb Isiah Russell’s sentencing guidelines are 78-162 months (6 ½ to 14 ⅓ years), said Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand. Sentencing guidelines help…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old woman has been charged with armed robbery and four other felonies for allegedly robbing a woman at gunpoint with a male suspect. Tresa Brianna Anderson was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, April 22, on charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, carrying a concealed weapon and…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ayden Evin Strouse, 20; first-degree criminal sexual conduct, second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and two counts of assault by strangulation; date of offense: Aug. 1, 2023; arrested by Ludington Police Department; arraigned April 10; preliminary hearing: June 4; bail: $25,000 cash. -Brenda…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The jury trial for a 60-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of running over his wife with a car and killing her in 2023 is scheduled for May 19-23 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Mark Lazon Casterman, who is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail on a $1 million cash/surety bond, is…
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