Oceana court sentencings

January 30, 2015

Oceana courthouse - winterBy Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor.

27th Circuit Court

HART — Raymond Joe Payne, III, 20, of 2932 Anthony Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty April 21 in 27th Circuit Court of controlled substance, delivery/manufacture of marijuana. He was sentenced Jan. 27 to six months in

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jail; sentence to be served at the court’s discretion; serve 30 days forthwith; credit for 10 days served; $198 in fines and costs; one year probation; no alcohol/drugs; must submit to testing; must use prescription drugs only as prescribed; must complete treatment programs as directed by the probation agent; and must make genuine efforts to find and maintain legitimate employment of a minimum of 30 hours per week unless engaged in an alternative program approved by the field agent.

78th District Court

HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court:

–      Ismael Martin Ramirez-Perez, 43, of 5875 W. 6th St., Mears, was found guilty Jan. 26 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); $1,055 in fines and costs; and credit for time served. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). One count of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and one count of operating while intoxicated were dismissed.

–      Brandon Lee Chase, 35, of 204 W. Kenwood Rd., Twin Lake, was found guilty Jan. 26 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to $400 in fines and costs; 90 days discretionary jail; and credit for time served if imposed. One count of DWLS, second offense, was dismissed.

–      Jeffrey Mitchell Maynard, 18, of 7919 Dickinson Ave., Bitely, was found guilty Jan. 26 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to $400 in fines and costs; 90 days discretionary jail; and credit for time served if imposed. One count of person under 21 with a blood alcohol content (BAC) .02-.07 was dismissed.

–      Manuel Garcia, Jr., 43, of 514 Fowler St., Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 26 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to nine days in jail; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; must complete recommended counseling; $1,680 in fines and costs; six months probation; no alcohol/drugs; not to purchase/posses a firearm; subject to counseling, testing and searches; and must complete substance abuse evaluation recommendation. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). One count of second-offense operating while intoxicated was dismissed.

–      Sean Raymond Vermuelen, 22, of 2747 E. Forrest St., Rothbury, was found guilty Dec. 22 of malicious destruction of personal property (MDOP) less than $200. He was sentenced to $450 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail; and credit for time served if imposed. One count of assault and battery and one count of MDOP more than $200/less than $1,000 were dismissed.

–      Levi James Mitchell, 19, of 1555 Burton Rd., Muskegon, was found guilty Jan. 27 of violation of a restricted license. He was sentenced to $125 in fines and costs and 90 days discretionary jail. Conviction reportable SOS.

–      Jimmie A. Moore, 44, of 5417 E. Deer Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty Jan. 27 of allowing a person to drive in violation. He was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs; 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; and credit for time served if imposed. One count of DWLS was dismissed.

–      Jillian Louise Rork, 36, of 4138 Wilson-Beach, Twin Lake, was found guilty Jan. 26 of ORV – operating while impaired. She was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; ORV license suspended 90 days; and $452 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS. One count of DWLS and one count of operating while intoxicated were dismissed.

–      Cari Ann Bancroft, 45, of 1063 S. Logan Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Jan. 26 of operating while intoxicated. She was sentenced to $1,190 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; and credit for time served if imposed. Conviction reportable to SOS.

–      Andrew Wade Hill, 26, of 2940 W. Skeels Rd., Montague, was found guilty Jan. 26 of DWLS. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $400 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to SOS.

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