Courts

Waitress sentenced for stealing over $13,000 from tavern’s Keno system.

October 18, 2021

Waitress sentenced for stealing over $13,000 from tavern’s Keno system. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 40-year-old Pentwater woman was ordered to pay $14,598 in restitution for a felony conviction of embezzlement in 27th Circuit Court Monday. Oct. 18. Kylie Jean Ebner, of 3431 West Jefferson Rd., stole money from the Keno system while working as a waitress and…

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‘Star linebacker’ sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for sex crime.

October 18, 2021

‘Star linebacker’ sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for sex crime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 18. Dwight Bernard McKinney pleaded guilty, July 26. Defense attorney Terry Nolan said McKinney was…

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78th District Court felony arraignments, posted Oct. 15, 2021.

October 15, 2021

78th District Court felony arraignments, posted Oct. 15, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in 78th District Court: – Elwell Thomas McFadden, 64, of 8777 E. Ruth Rd., Branch, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less…

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78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 11, 2021.

October 11, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 11, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jacob Timothy Tjapkes, 33, of 97 S. 66th Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Oct. 4 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…

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78th District Court arraignments, Oct. 8, 2021.

October 8, 2021

78th District Court arraignments, Oct. 8, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Jamonte Javar Allen, 25, of 436 Catawba Ave., Muskegon, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. Bail:…

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