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Ludington man arrested for rape, home invasion.

August 29, 2014
Ludington man arrested for rape, home invasion.

LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, in relation to an incident that took place Monday, Aug. 25 at Pineway Apartments. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said officers from LPD were dispatched to the 1100 block of Pineway at 5:51 p.m. Monday for a report of a…

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79th District Court arraignments

August 29, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Andrea Benet Pena, 34, of 6425 W. Linden Rd., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 22 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for two felony counts of possession of analogues. A preliminary exam is set for Sept. 3 at…

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79th District Court.

August 29, 2014
79th District Court.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following was sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Gerald Dale Griffin, 51, of 3763 S. Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 20 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for 19 days served; must complete 90-day inpatient treatment program at Behavioral Rehab Services…

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79th District Court arraignments

August 22, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Rachelle Joyce Fitch, 41, of 5065 Schwass Rd., Scottville, was arrested Aug. 12 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and habitual offender, fourth offense. A preliminary exam is set for…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings

August 22, 2014
51st Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday in 51st Circuit Court: – Bradley Elmer Luft, 50, of 308 N. Lewis St., Ludington, pleaded no contest July 9 to third-offense domestic violence and interfering with an electronic communication device. He was convicted by the court of habitual offender, third offense. He was sentenced on the first…

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