FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025, 8:08 p.m.
GROVER, Wis. (WFRV) – The Marinette County man charged with homicide by the negligent operation of a vehicle and two counts of operating a vehicle with a restricted and controlled substance was found guilty on two charges.
Wisconsin court records show that 47-year-old Michael Galbraith entered a no-contest plea as he was found guilty of the following:
- Homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle
- Operating with restricted, controlled substance
An additional count of operating with a restricted and controlled substance was read in but dismissed.
Galbraith’s sentencing hearing is set for May 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Driver charged with homicide in Marinette County crash that killed 8-month-old appears for arraignment hearing
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
GROVER, Wis. (WFRV) – The Marinette County man who was charged with Homicide by Intoxicated use of a Vehicle appeared in court on Monday for a status conference.
According to court records, 47-year-old Michael Galbraith appeared in court with an attorney and another status conference has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 7.
Driver charged with homicide in Marinette County crash that killed 8-month-old appears for arraignment hearing
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024, 2:50 p.m.
GROVER, Wis. (WFRV) – The Marinette County man who was charged with Homicide by Intoxicated use of a Vehicle had his arraignment hearing on Wednesday afternoon.
Court records show that 47-year-old Michael Galbraith (was 46 in prior court appearance) appeared in court via Zoom along with his attorney.
Galbraith pled not guilty to the charge, as a status conference was set for Nov. 25 at 11:30 a.m.
Driver faces homicide charge for Marinette County crash that killed 8-month-old
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024, 11:31 a.m.
GROVER, Wis. (WFRV) – A Marinette County man has been charged with Homicide by Intoxicated Use of Vehicle after his alleged involvement in an October 2023 crash that killed an 8-month-old.
A Facebook post from the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office states that charges have been filed through the Marinette County District Attorney’s Office against 46-year-old Michael Galbraith.
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The incident happened around 4:40 p.m. on October 6, 2023. Authorities say Galbraith, a Village of Coleman resident, stopped for a stop sign at US Highway 41 and Kamm Road before entering the intersection and colliding with a vehicle traveling south on US Highway 41.
An 8-month-old, who was restrained in a child’s safety seat, was flown from the scene for medical treatment before passing away on October 10, 2023.
Court records show that Galbraith has been charged with:
- One count of Homicide by Vehicle Use – Controlled Substance
- Felony D
- Up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000
- Two counts of Operate with Restricted Controlled Substance (1st with minor passenger <16yrs)
- Misdemeanor U
- Up to 6 months in jail and/or up to a $1,000 fine
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On May 20, Galbraith made his initial court appearance and had a signature bond set at $1,000. Galbraith is scheduled for a preliminary hearing and arraignment on September 4.
No additional information was provided.
