Courts

Hart man receives jail term for CSC conviction.

February 10, 2022

Hart man receives jail term for CSC conviction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Hart man was sentenced to nine months in jail for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court, Feb. 7. Aaron Michael McGhan, of 1050 N. 144th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the charge Nov. 29. McGhan initially faced more…

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Branch man sent to prison for receiving stolen guns.

February 9, 2022

Branch man sent to prison for receiving stolen guns. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 39-year-old Branch man was sentenced to 18 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 7, for a felony conviction of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. David William Cross, of 8968 US 10, was also ordered by Judge Robert D.…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 8, 2022.

February 8, 2022

27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 8, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Jan. 31, 2022: Sean Leroy Johns, 33, of 585 Strawberry Lane, Muskegon, was found guilty of probation violation Dec. 13, 2021 and was sentenced Jan. 31, 2022 to 23 months to five years in prison with credit for…

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Hesperia man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC.

February 7, 2022

Hesperia man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 51-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 31, 2022. Jose Castillo, of 5551 S. 200th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the felony charge, Nov. 15, 2021. Castillo…

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Home invader sent to prison.

February 7, 2022

Home invader sent to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Twin Lake man was sentenced to 18 months to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree home invasion in 27 Circuit Court, Jan. 31. Phillip Arthur Boyette, whose address is listed as 8879 20th St., pleaded guilty, Nov. 15. During his testimony before Judge Robert…

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