By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Three 14-year-old Hesperia boys currently lodged in the Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Facility face charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, kidnapping and rape, all of which carry maximum life sentences. Despite their age, two of the boys are currently facing charges in 27th Circuit Court due to the seriousness of the alleged crimes…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 39-year-old White Cloud man pleaded no contest in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 11, to attempted larceny $1,000-$20,000 in connection to an incident at a medical marijuana growing operation last fall in Newfield Township that involved an exhaustive manhunt by police for the other four co-defendants involved. Richard Wilson’s plea agreement includes a 30-day maximum…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felony – Maria R. Escamilla, 30, of 103 S. Courtland, Apt. 1, Hart, was arrested April 23 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a felony of food stamps fraud over $1,000. Preliminary conference: May 11 at 3 p.m. Bail:…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Larry Wayne Leister, 47, of 751 W. Shelby Rd., was found guilty May of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; outpatient treatment; and $1,140 in fines…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: – Samantha Jean Fitzgerald, 25, of 8935 1 Mile Rd., Hesperia, pleaded no contest Feb. 23 to controlled substance – maintaining a drug house. She was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 110 days served; serve 110 days forthwith/sentence to…
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