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79th District Court arraignments

January 16, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felony – Mark Edward Henderson, 35, of 11769 N. Charloon, Manistee, was arrested Jan. 9 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon and three counts of domestic violence. A probable cause…

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79th District Court sentencings

January 16, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Scott Martin Stillson, 43, of 201 E. Fifth St., Scottville, was found guilty Jan. 7 of driving while license expired and sentenced to $285 in fines and costs and 90 days discretionary jail for one year. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). One count of driving…

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Meth lab suspects named.

January 16, 2015

BRANCH TWP. —  The two suspects arrested on felony charges in connection to operating a methamphetamine lab have been arraigned. Russell Wallager, 29, and Alice Ramirez, 42, were arrested Thursday by Michigan State Police on charges of possession of methamphetamine at a residence in the 6000 block of US-10 where a meth lab was discovered. Both have been charged with operating/maintaining…

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Internet fraud, minor crashes among sheriff’s office activity

January 16, 2015
Internet fraud, minor crashes among sheriff’s office activity

LUDINGTON — The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity from Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015: – 4:29 a.m., alarm activation, 3800 block of US-10, Amber Twp. – 6:56 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, LaSalle and Freeman, Grant Twp. – 1:11 p.m., internet fraud, 1300 block of E. Fountain Rd., Sherman Twp. – 4:49 p.m., civil standby, 2800 Lena, Hamlin Twp.…

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2 arrested in meth lab bust

January 16, 2015
2 arrested in meth lab bust

BRANCH TWP. —  A 29-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine Thursday, Jan. 15, at a residence in the 6000 block of US-10 where a meth lab was discovered. “Members of the Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Enforcement Team responded to the scene to dismantle the laboratory and remove the hazardous materials from…

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