Courts

Inmate accused of bringing fentanyl into jail and delivering it to another inmate who nearly died

October 30, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Mason County jail inmate, who is a habitual offender, faces multiple charges for allegedly bringing fentanyl into the jail and furnishing it to another inmate who nearly died after taking the drug last November. Travis Michael Gale of Oceana County faces charges of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic less…

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Former teacher/coach sentenced to jail for computer crime

October 30, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY —  Former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach Jairo Coronado was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years probation in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 28, for a felony conviction of using a computer to commit a crime. Coronado, 40, pleaded guilty to the charge Aug. 26.…

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Man pleads to receiving, concealing stolen trailer

October 29, 2024

HART — A 54-year-old Hart man faces a five-month jail term after pleading “no contest” Monday, Oct. 28, to receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000, false report of a felony and methamphetamine possession. Charges of larceny $1,000-$20,000, a second count of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and lying to a police officer were dismissed against Benito Escamilla, Jr. “The…

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Celebrating Judge Lambrix

October 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County’s 51st Circuit courtroom was packed with well wishers Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, in celebration of the retirement of Probate Judge Bradley G. Lambrix.  Lambrix, who has served 18 years on the bench, retires at the end of the year. He was the Oceana County assistant prosecuting attorney for 18 years prior…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Oct. 23, 2024

October 23, 2024

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