Courts

Muskegon man sent to prison for raping young boy.

July 12, 2021

Muskegon man sent to prison for raping young boy. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to five to 25 years in prison for a conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12. Matthew William Gunderson, of 1660 Terrace St., raped a 5-year-old boy Dec. 29, 2020. The incident…

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Man faces 10-15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd-degree CSC.

July 12, 2021

Man faces 10-15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man faces serving a 10-15 year prison term after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12. Robert Iree Mallard is one of four Muskegon men facing CSC charges in connection to a…

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78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2021.

July 8, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jesse Allen Gonzales, 31, of 2745 N. 28th Ave., Hart, was found guilty June 7 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served; six months probation; must submit…

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78th District Court arraignments, July 7, 2021.

July 7, 2021

78th District Court arraignments, July 7, 2021. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony Ramon Gregorio Fernandez, 47, of 605 Railroad Place, Traverse City; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); felony of narcotic/cocaine possession and a misdemeanor of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS). Bail: $500/cash. Misdemeanors Shawn Louise Bertram, 48, of 7990 192nd Ave., Hesperia;…

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Case moves forward against Shelby man accused of trying to run man over with car.

June 22, 2021

Case moves forward against Shelby man accused of trying to run man over with car. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. SHELBY — The criminal case against a 30-year-old Shelby man accused of shooting at another man with a handgun and then attempting to run him over with his car was bound…

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