Courts

Warrant issued for defendant who skips court hearing in police assault case.

February 1, 2016
Warrant issued for defendant who skips court hearing in police assault case.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 24-year-old Shelby man accused of assaulting a Shelby police officer last October failed to appear for a final status conference in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 1, and Judge Anthony A. Monton ordered that a bench warrant be issued for his arrest. Monton revoked the bond of Brett Anthony Peoples, of 109…

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Hart man pleads to fetanyl delivery, faces more prison time.

February 1, 2016
Hart man pleads to fetanyl delivery, faces more prison time.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Hart man currently incarcerated in prison faces up to 44 additional months in prison after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 1, to delivery of fetanyl. Foster Lewis Mudget was facing a more serious charge of delivery of a controlled substance causing death stemming from the death of…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings include tether tampering, drug delivery, assault with a weapon.

January 29, 2016
27th Circuit Court sentencings include tether tampering, drug delivery, assault with a weapon.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Brandon Scott Thrailkill, 22, of 13 N. Courtland St., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 30 tampering with an electronic monitoring device and sentenced Jan. 20 to serve five months forthwith of an 11-month discretionary jail sentence, with credit for 76 days served; and…

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78th District Court sentencings.

January 28, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Alejandro Jaramillo, 38, of 450 S. Sheridan Ave., Remus, was found guilty Jan. 25 of assault and battery and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; six months probation; $925 in fines…

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78th District Court arraignments.

January 22, 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 – Anthony Jerald Lummen, 25, of 7321 White Rd., Apt. 108, Muskegon, was arrested Jan. 10 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent and a high-court misdemeanor of lying…

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