Teen sent to jail for cocaine delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 19-year-old Shelby man, who told Judge Robert D. Springstead that he is mentally disabled, was sentenced to 11 months in jail Monday, Feb. 26, for three counts of cocaine delivery less than 50 grams Brent Douglas Krauss and his 50-year-old co-defendant, Rodney Alvin Ramthun of Shelby, were arrested last November on cocaine delivery charges following a drug bust by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) in the 4000 block of West Baker Road. Krauss, who received credit for 53 days served in jail, was ordered to two years probation and a six-month driver’s license suspension with a restricted license after 30 days. Sentencing guidelines in the case are 0-11 months, said Judge Springstead. Krauss was also ordered to pay $570 in restitution to SSCENT. Defense Attorney Richard Prysock said his client receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for his disability. Ramthun faces up to life in prison due to his lengthy criminal history. He is scheduled for a pretrial March 12 at 9 a.m. This story and photographs are copyrighted © 2018, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, […]
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Teen sent to jail for cocaine delivery.
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Man faces trial for allegedly trying to strangle father.
Man faces trial for allegedly trying to strangle father. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Rothbury man who allegedly tried to strangle his father last month faces a trial in 27th Circuit Court next summer. Shane Schuiteman, of 2235 W. Cleveland Rd., is lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $50,000/cash/surety bond on a charge of felonious domestic assault involving strangulation. Schuiteman was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies shortly after midnight, Jan. 8, after assaulting both his 56-year-old father and his father’s 60-year-old girlfriend and attempting to strangle his father, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Both victims suffered minor injuries. Schuiteman’s attorney, Attorney James Scozzari, told Judge Robert D. Springstead that his client has no prior criminal history. Schuiteman’s trial is set for July 25 and 26 with a pretrial June 18. This story is copyrighted © 2018, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent.
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Hart man sentenced to jail for Mason County break-in.
Hart man sentenced to jail for Mason County break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Hart man was sentenced to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 27. Roy James Alltop, of 3745 132nd Ave., was also convicted in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court of larceny in a building $1,000-$20,000 and breaking and entering a building with intent after pleading guilty to the charges, Feb. 16. His sentence will run concurrently to the Oceana case, said Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. He is scheduled for sentencing in Oceana County on April 2 at 9 a.m. Alltop testified that he broke into an unlocked pole barn on Eden Lake Road in Eden Township and stole “a 4-inch grinder and little pack of tools.” In 79th District Court, Alltop is charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated following a crash that injured his passenger, Blair Rochelle Collins, 27, of Hart. Collins was trapped inside the vehicle and suffered fractured legs and ankles. His circuit court sentence runs concurrently to that case, Spaniola said. See related story here. The prosecutor said that […]
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78th District Court sentencings, arraignments posted March 1, 2018.
78th District Court sentencings, arraignments posted March 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in 78th District Court: Sentencings – Gerard Louis Nasser, 58, of 6111 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 26 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; must complete substance abuse recommendation; and $1,055 in fines and costs. One count of operating while intoxicated was dismissed. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). – Alisha Anne Boucher, 31, of 6975 S. 116th Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty Feb. 20 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $410 in fines and costs. One count of DWLS dismissed. – Omar David Chavez, 20, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 26 of operating without insurance and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $400 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS. One count of. DWLS was dismissed. – Joshua David Tanis, 26, of 219 […]
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Drug convictions top 27th Circuit Court sentencings.
Drug convictions top 27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Zachary Bundy Leslie, 29, of 1456 E. Cuming St., Fremont, was found guilty Dec. 18, 2017 of methamphetamine possession and third-offense habitual offender and was sentenced Feb. 26 to 11 months in jail with credit for 81 days served; two years probation; driver’s license suspended one year/restricted after 60 days; and $398 in fines and costs. Two counts of narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams were dismissed. – Todd Albert Lemke, 53, of 2150 Columbus Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Dec. 18, 2017 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Feb. 26 to 18 months probation; driver’s license suspended 180 days/restricted after 30 days; and $458 in fines and costs. “Defendant’s sentence to be held in abeyance due to medical health issues,” court records state. One count of marijuana possession was dismissed. – Brent Douglas Krauss, 19, of 2742 Meadow Lane, Hart, was found guilty Dec. 18, 2017 of three counts of narcotic/cocaine delivery less than 50 grams and was sentenced Feb. 26 to 11 months in jail with credit for 53 days served; two years probation; […]
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Hesperia man sentenced to jail for accosting child.
Hesperia man sentenced to jail for accosting child. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART – A 27-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to nine months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 5, for a conviction of accosting children for immoral purposes. Henry Verschueren, of 2149 152nd Ave., initially faced two other felony charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim 13-15 years old and using a computer to commit a crime. Those charges were dismissed when it became evident that the victim was not going to cooperate with prosecution. “The victim did not want to proceed to trial,” said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Sentencing guidelines in the case are 0-9 months, and Judge Bradley G. Lambrix sentenced at the top of the guidelines. “Mr. Verschueren, this is a serious offense,” said Lambrix. The charges stem from an Oct. 28, 2016 incident in Ferry Township, according to his court file. Verschueren, who received credit for two days served in jail, was also ordered to five years probation. He must register as a sex offender, Bizon said. This story is copyrighted © 2018, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion […]
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Rothbury man faces up to year in jail for firearm conviction.
Rothbury man faces up to year in jail for firearm conviction. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART – A 34-year-old Rothbury man faces serving up to a year in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 5, to felon in possession of a firearm. David Quintero, of 2423 W. Meadow Lane, was arrested Jan. 19 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felony charges of larceny of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon, along with a high-court misdemeanor of lying to a police officer. Quintero’s other two charges were dismissed Monday when he pleaded to the felony firearm charge. Quintero was on probation for a previous breaking and entering conviction at the time he committed the offense Jan. 18 in his home, according to testimony. His sentence will include one year probation, said Judge Bradley G. Lambrix. Sentencing is set for April 30 This story is copyrighted © 2018, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent.
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78th District Court arraignments.
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Shayne Chris Smith, 29, of 7792 E. Gale Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by OCSO Feb. 27 for felonies of larceny of firearms and receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Preliminary conference: March 12 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of possession of firearms under the influence in a separate court file. Pretrial: March 20 at 3:30 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Juan Carmargo, 62, of 2569 N. 64th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of accosting children for immoral purposes and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: March 12 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety. (Mugshot unavailable.) – Brian Ross Viscome, 29, of 4625 S. 144th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by OCSO for a felony of bribing/intimidating/interfering witnesses. Preliminary conference: March 12 at 3 p.m. Bond: $5,000/personal. – Michael Ivan Darling, 21, of 7040 Frederick Ave., Twin Lake, was arrested Feb. 24 by OCSO for a felony of fourth-degree fleeing and eluding a police officer. Preliminary conference: March 12 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Misdemeanors – Milton Herbert […]
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27th Circuit Court sentencings.
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Henry Verschueren, 27, of 2149 152nd Ave., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” Jan. 9 to accosting children for immoral purposes and was sentenced March 5 to serve nine months in jail with credit for two days served; five years probation; and $490 in fines and costs. Sex offender registration completed. One count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of using a computer to commit a crime were dismissed. – Devin Joseph Kludt, 22, of 2724 Hamstrom Rd., Portage, Indiana, was found guilty Dec. 18, 2017 of narcotic/cocaine delivery less than 50 grams and was sentenced March 5 to 90 days discretionary jail with credit for one day served; 18 months probation; driver’s license suspended 180 days/restricted after 30 days; and $490 in fines and costs. One count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and one count of felony firearms were dismissed. – Cecily Robin Choi, 24, of 10 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, was found guilty March 5 of probation violation and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with full day-for-day credit for inpatient treatment; driver’s license suspended […]
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78th District Court sentencings posted March 9, 2018.
78th District Court sentencings posted March 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Beth Marie Sellers, 52, of 2911 S. Oceana Dr., Shelby, was found guilty March 5 of embezzlement $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; $2,200 in restitution; and $420 in fines and costs. – James Richard Lee Bowler, 23, of 2510 Meadow Lane, Rothbury, was found guilty March 1 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail over the next one year and $290 in fines and costs. One count of operating without insurance was dismissed. – Melissa Ann Peoples, 22, of 336 N. 144th Ave., Hart, was found guilty of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail over the next one year and $290 in fines and costs. One count of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and one count of unlawful license plate were dismissed. – Matias Mendez, 47, of 3559 132nd Ave., Hesperia, […]
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Shelby man faces prison for cocaine delivery.
Shelby man faces prison for cocaine delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 50-year-old Shelby man faces serving two to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday, March 12, in 27th Circuit Court to cocaine delivery less than 50 grams and second-offense habitual offender. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., was arrested last November in Shelby Township on two counts of cocaine delivery less than 50 grams, one count of delivery/manufacture of marijuana and fourth-offense habitual offender. The other charges were dismissed when he pleaded guilty Monday. In exchange for his plea, Ramthun’s minimum prison time will be capped at two years, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon, and his maximum is 30 years. Ramthun was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon in March of 2014 in Oceana County, previously stated Judge Robert D. Springstead. He is also convicted of two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County in 1996 and 1995. Sentencing guidelines in the case are 5-46 months, he said. Ramthun’s co-defendant, 19-year-old Brent Douglas Krauss, pleaded guilty to three counts of cocaine delivery and was sentenced last month to 11 months in jail. This story is copyrighted © 2018, […]
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Recent arraignments include drug charges, posted March 16, 2018.
Recent arraignments include drug charges, posted March 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – William Russell Kett, 27, of 9075 Wilke Rd., Fremont, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of marijuana. Preliminary conference: March 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. – Darius Benjamin Jones, 24, of 1961 Leahy St., Muskegon, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Preliminary conference: March 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety. Misdemeanors – Anthony Lee Ludahl, 18, of 2742 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); marijuana possession. Pretrial: March 20 at 11:30 a.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety. – Michael H. Fuller, 75, of 95 W. Hilltop Dr., Hart; OCSO; trespassing. Pretrial: April 3 at 9:30 a.m. Bail: $1,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Jeremy James Vanderzwaag, 28, of 10748 Johnson St., Grand Haven; DNR; operating an ORV while license suspended. Pretrial: March 20 at 10:15 a.m. – Jason Daniel Spangler, 29, of 2085 Miner Ave., Muskegon; DNR; ORV trespassing. Pretrial: March 20 at 11 a.m. – Shane Michael Spangler, 25, of 14454 128th […]
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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 16, 2018.
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Shawn Alan Goerbig, 38, of 7080 Surf Court, Rothbury, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced March 12 to serve 140 days in jail with credit for 61 days served; will be placed on curfew monitoring for 90 days following his release from jail; continue probation as previously ordered; and all previously ordered financial assessments remain due and owing. His probation stems from an April 24, 2017 conviction of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. – Korbin Cruz Garcia, 23, of 4820 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced March 12 to one year in jail with credit for 278 days served; two years probation; will be placed on curfew monitoring for 120 days following his release from jail; and all financial assessments ordered are due four months from release from jail. His probation stems from a March 17, 2016 conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. This story is copyrighted © 2018, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of […]
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Oceana duo charged with B&Es are repeat felons; names released.
Oceana duo charged with B&Es are repeat felons; names released. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people are accused of recently breaking into businesses in Amber and Pere Marquette townships. Scott Eric Phelps, 45, of Hart, and Candice Lee Fennel, 22, of Hart, have each been charged with one count of safe breaking, four counts of breaking and entering, and a count of being in possession of burglar’s tools; each is felony. The two are being charged in connection to break-ins to local businesses over the past month including: Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate, 325 S. Brye Road; State Farm Insurance, 103 N. Jebavy Dr.; the Salvation Army store, 5905 E. US 10; and Orchard Market, 212 S. Pere Marquette Highway. The arrests were made after deputies were dispatched to Holiday Inn Express, 4079 W. US 10, regarding a suspicious situation. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, an employee reported a backpack type bag had wires exposed which were plugged into an electrical outlet. Cole said the wires were charging cell phones inside the bag. When a sheriff’s deputy arrived and made contact with a female subject the male subject fled on foot, Cole said. The […]
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78th District Court sentencings include many drunk driving convictions.
78th District Court sentencings include many drunk driving convictions. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Stephen Stanley Hammond, 48, of 5770 W. Fox Rd., Mears, was found guilty March 7 of driving while license not valid and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $300 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). – Gary Lee Marvin, 25, of 3375 S. 140th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty March 7 of stray livestock and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $325 in fines and costs. – Nicholas Adam Faino, 26, of 1255 Allendale Dr., Muskegon, was found guilty March 7 of fishing on a closed trout stream and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $215 in fines and costs. – Maria DelCarmen Ortiz-DeGarcia, 51, of 3549 N. 120th Ave., Hart, was found guilty March 6 of allowing a person […]
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78th District Court sentencings posted March 22, 2018.
78th District Court sentencings posted March 22, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Milton Herbert Bazinau, 47, of 3929 W. North River Dr., Newaygo, was found guilty March 13 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail over the next year and $290 in fines and costs. One count of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) was dismissed. – Ryan Alan Clouse, 25, of 9115 Johnson Rd., Kaleva, was found guilty Feb. 26 of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200 and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and a $75 fine. A second count of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200 was dismissed. – Katie Amber Keller, 31, of 5397 E. Harrison Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty March 19 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $450 in fines and costs. One felony count of aggravated assault was dismissed. – Stephen Michael […]
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Fake drug sale tops arraignments, posted March 23, 2018.
Fake drug sale tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Andrew Kurtis Johnson, 32, of 3165 1st St., Twin Lake, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of distribution/manufacture of an imitation controlled substance. Preliminary conference: March 26 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. In a separate file, Johnson is also charged with a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended (DWLS) following an arrest by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Pretrial: March 29 at 9:30 a.m. Bail: $2,500/personal. Misdemeanors – Alfred Jay Trevino, 32, of 3261 W. Winston Rd., Rothbury; Shelby Police Department (SPD); malicious use of telecommunications. Pretrial: March 29 at 11:30 a.m. Bail: $1,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Alma D. Pearson, 49, of 2185 W. 15 Mile Rd., Bitely; Michigan State Police (MSP); operating an unregistered vehicle. Pretrial: March 29 at 11 a.m. Bail: $1,500/personal. – Sarah Ellen McCulley, 25, of 1990 E. Monroe Rd., Hart; SPD; operating while intoxicated (OWI). Pretrial: March 29 at 4 p.m. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Bronson Adam-Edward Steffans, 27, of 8946 E. Roosevelt Rd., Fremont; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); receiving and […]
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Wesco robber sentenced to prison.
Wesco robber sentenced to prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 19-year-old Muskegon man who robbed the New Era Wesco store last July with a pellet gun disguised a real handgun was sentenced Monday, March 26, in 27th Circuit Court to six years to life in prison. Ian Evan Rodriguez, of 400 W. Laketon Ave., pleaded guilty last January to armed robbery. Rodriguez is currently incarcerated in the Muskegon Correctional Facility, serving a term of six years to life and two terms of five to 27 years for convictions of armed robbery in Newaygo and Muskegon counties, according to the Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS). His Oceana County sentence runs concurrently to his sentences in Muskegon and Newaygo counties. Rodriguez previously testified that he went into the New Era store, wearing a mask. “I robbed the clerk,” he said. He stole $800 and split the money with his 19-year-old co-defendant, Cameron James Card. The pair went on a crime spree robbing other convenience stores in the area, including the Hesperia Wesco in Newaygo County, until they were eventually caught by authorities in Muskegon County. “I was caught at the scene at the robbery in Ravenna,” he told Judge […]
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Indiana man faces up to 15 years in prison in CSC case.
Indiana man faces up to 15 years in prison in CSC case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The criminal sexual conduct case against a 41-year-old Lafayette, Indiana man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court next month, but the defendant has two weeks to decide if he will accept a plea offer that includes a one-year jail term. Neil Ashley Hopkins, of 1330 Sheron Chapel Rd., faces three felony counts of first-degree CSC – victim under 13 years old. Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon offered a plea deal, in which Hopkins can plead to second-degree CSC with a cap of one year in jail. The victim in the case agreed to the arrangement, Bizon said. Sentencing guidelines in the case are nine to 15 years, stated Judge Robert D. Springstead Monday, March 26, during a motion hearing. “You’re risking an awful lot by going to trial,” said Springstead. The offer will remain open until April 9, but Hopkins is not presently not accepting the offer, stated his attorney, Jennifer Kuiper-Weise. Hopkins was found competent to stand trial after recently undergoing psychiatric testing. Hopkins, who is currently free on a $50,000/cash/surety bond, was arrested approximately a year ago […]
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Hart man sentenced to jail for probation violation.
Hart man sentenced to jail for probation violation. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Hart man was sentenced to 135 days in jail with credit for 86 days served after pleading utility to probation violation in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 26. Levi Alan Richard, of 2778 N. 64th Ave., was arrested last month by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of interfering with electronic communications and a misdemeanor of assault and battery of a pregnant individual. Those charges were dismissed when he pleaded guilty to violating his probation, which stems from a 2016 conviction of third-degree home invasion. Richard was also ordered by Judge Robert D. Springstead to have no contact with the victim. This story is copyrighted © 2018, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent.
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