MASON, MI (WHTC AM/FM) – The controversial owner of Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, who was arrested Friday for allegedly failing to comply with local health orders, reportedly has been released from jail.
According to WXMI Fox 17, Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, 55, walked out of the Ingham County Jail Tuesday afternoon just before 2:00 p.m. to a small group of family members and supporters.
Pavlos-Hackney was taken into custody by several Michigan State Police troopers early Friday morning near her home.
A bench warrant had been issued for her arrest in Ingham County March 5 for failure to comply in a civil case filed against her by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a press release sent out after her arrest that a customer had tested positive for COVID-19 within two days of eating at the restaurant.
Her attorney told FOX 17 Monday afternoon that a total of $15,000 had been paid, and that a notice of compliance and a motion to have her released were filed.
