Courts

Angry inmate gets 44 months for drug delivery.

March 14, 2016
Angry inmate gets 44 months for drug delivery.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 25-year-old prison inmate, who was being extremely uncooperative with the judge, received a 44-month to seven-year prison term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 14, for delivery of fentanyl. Foster Lewis Mudget became irate when his request to withdraw his plea was denied by Judge Anthony Monton. Mudget, who pleaded “no contest”…

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Woman, 74, charged with 3 counts of felonious assault for allegedly wielding handgun during dispute with fishermen.

March 14, 2016
Woman, 74, charged with 3 counts of felonious assault for allegedly wielding handgun during dispute with fishermen.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Wilma Seng, 74, was charged with three counts of felonious assault Monday, March 14, after she allegedly displayed a handgun during a property dispute with several fishermen in the White River Sunday evening, March 13, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Seng was released from the Oceana County Jail on…

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78th District Court sentencings.

March 11, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Adam Troy Russell, 42, of 3149 Skeels Rd., Holton, pleaded “no contest” Jan. 26 to receiving and concealing stolen property less than $200 and was sentenced, March 7, to 93 days discretionary jail for one year to ensure compliance; $350 in restitution; and $450 in…

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78th District Court arraignments.

March 3, 2016
78th District Court arraignments.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate on misdemeanor charges: – Lisa Dawn Smith, 53, of 7747 E. Scout Rd., Walkerville; Feb. 20; Michigan State Police (MSP); operating with a high BAC and possession of marijuana. Pretrial: March 15 at 3:45 p.m. Bail: $7,500/10 percent. – Griselda…

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78th District Court sentencings.

March 3, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – David Theodore McDaniel, 47, of 403 Lincoln St., Hart, pleaded “no contest” March 1 to disorderly person – obscene conduct and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time if imposed; and a $75 fine.…

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