Courts

Man with long criminal history sent to prison.

February 23, 2016
Man with long criminal history sent to prison.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 35-year-old Rothbury man convicted of felonies of larceny in a building; forgery; and uttering and publishing was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 23, to a minimum of one-and-a-half years in prison. Anthony Werner Priese, of 9426 Oaklane Dr., pleaded guilty to the charges last month. In exchange for his guilty…

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Muskegon man faces jail term for meth delivery.

February 23, 2016
Muskegon man faces jail term for meth delivery.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 36-year-old Muskegon man who pleaded “no contest” to a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 23, faces up to one year in jail. Danelle DeMarcus Lawrence, of 3316 6th St., will not be sent to prison for his conviction, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence. In exchange…

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78th District Court arraignments.

February 19, 2016
78th District Court arraignments.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Jonathan Henry Schwab, 18, of 86 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested Jan. 22 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim 13-15 years of age. Preliminary exam:…

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78th District Court sentencings.

February 12, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Eric William Tatro, 20, of 5333 148th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Feb. 8 of firearms – aimed discharge without malice and sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; a $75 fine; and…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings include receiving/concealing, breaking/entering, drug delivery.

February 5, 2016
27th Circuit Court sentencings include receiving/concealing, breaking/entering, drug delivery.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Kevin Lee Duchemin, 37, of 1319 VanBuren Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty July 27 of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and sentenced Feb. 1 to a minimum of one year and one day to a maximum of five years in prison, with…

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