Mecosta County Court News Blotter For Monday April 19, 2010

Eighteen-year old Allen Michael Thatcher from Barryton pleaded guilty to, two charges of "Home Invasion 2nd." and one charge of "Larceny From a Motor Vehicle." (taking a GPS device) Prosecutors are recommending prison Boot-camp and a two year cap on Thatcher's minimum sentence. Firearm charges will not be pursued and his sentences will run concurrent.

Forty-two year old Dennis Carl Holman pleaded guilty to one charge of "Robbery - Armed," charges of "Bank Robbery" were dismissed along with a habitual offender 4th notice. The prosecution is recommending a minimum cap of 72-months and a maximum sentence of 20-years for Holman who might be sentenced on May 17, 2010.

Twenty-six year old Demaris Dean Johnson from Remus pleaded "no contest" to a charge of "Assault With Intent To Do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder" and a charge of "Weapons - Felony Firearm." Remaining charges against Johnson were dismissed and the prosecution is recommending a 2-year consecutive sentence for the felony firearm charge and a 4-year to 10-year sentence for the assault to do great bodily harm charge. There might be a sentencing held for Johnson on May 17, 2010.

Thirty-eight year old Samuel Gilbert Conley from Rodney was sentenced to three to 15-years in prison for a charge of "Criminal Sexual Conduct - Second Degree" (person under thirteen). Conley will also pay $628.00 in fines.

Twenty-eight year old Christopher Lee Williams from Walled Lake was sentenced to 1-year and 1-month to 2-years in jail for "Larceny Building." Williams will also have to pay $16,321.25 in fines and restitution.