51st Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court:

Riddell

– Adam Blake Riddell, 34, of 3417 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty May 21, 2024 to stealing/retaining a financial transaction device and was sentenced July 22, 2024 to 19 days in jail with credit for 19 days served; one year probation; and $1,326.78 in restitution, fines and costs. One count of larceny $200-$1,000 was dismissed.

– Robert Paul Fillips, 60, of 2520 E. Polk Rd., Hart, pleaded guilty May 6, 2024 to carrying a concealed weapon and second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced July 8, 2024 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year probation; and $911 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). “Upon an audit by the Oceana County Jail, an amended judgment needed to be done to correct a clerical error to reflect the accurate jail credit. All conditions ordered previously remain in full force and effect.” (Mugshot unavailable.)

Zuber

– Joseph Kendall Zuber, 32, of 3661 E. Baseline Rd., Shelby, pleaded guilty Jan. 6, 2023 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced July 8, 2024 to five months in jail with credit for 92 days served and $598 in fines and costs. Two counts of controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic were dismissed. Conviction reportable to SOS.

Lahr

– Jessica Lynn Lahr, 36, of 6857 E. Farber Dr., Hesperia, pleaded guilty May 13, 2024 to unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft) and was sentenced July 15, 2024 to three days in jail with credit for three days served; one year probation; no contact with the victim; $658 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS. 

Fennel

– Danny Lee Fennel, 47, of 6441 E. Fillmore Rd., Walkerville, pleaded guilty June 10, 2024 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced July 22, 2024 to five months in jail with credit for 45 days served; 18 months probation; and $598 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS. One count of domestic violence was dismissed.

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