By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 58-year-old Montague man is looking at spending at least the next 14 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26. Edward Anthony Morpeth, of 9561 Oaklawn St., molested a young girl “over multiple years,” involving “20 separate…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case of drugs causing death against a 24-year-old Hart man, who is currently serving time in prison for an unrelated conviction, is set for trial in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 13-15. Foster Lewis Mudget appeared in court Monday, Oct. 26, with his attorney Harold Emelander, who made a motion to quash his…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Jason Charles Canavan, 29, of 5823 N. 192nd Ave., Walkerville, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of possession of methamphetamine. Preliminary conference: Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Randall Guy Jonseck, 47, of 485 S. 52nd Ave., New Era, was found guilty Oct. 19 of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). He was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 180 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: Felonies – Leon Jon Stanek, 45, of 2909 S. Lakeview Dr., Hesperia, was found guilty Aug. 31 of operating/maintaining a meth lab. He was sentenced Oct. 12 to one year in jail with credit for 130 days served; $2,008 in fines, costs and…
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