Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Ogemaw County
Justin Michael Ritter, 34, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in Ogemaw County. He entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 11.

Traverse City Cadillac, MI, October 29, 2026 —
Justin Michael Ritter, 34, is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter in Ogemaw County.
The Ogemaw County Prosecutor’s Office has filed the charge against Ritter. Information regarding the specific circumstances leading to the involuntary manslaughter charge was not provided in the available details.
Ritter appeared for his arraignment, where he entered a plea of not guilty.
His preliminary hearing is scheduled to take place on November 11. This hearing will determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed to a trial.
Further details concerning the case, including the exact date of the alleged incident, the identities of any other parties involved, or the specific events that led to the charge, were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Lisa Giles on www.9and10news.com, see more information here.
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