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Police news, published Dec. 31, 2025

December 31, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 – 1:25 a.m.: A 48-year-old Manistee man was cited for driving while license suspended, first offense, following a traffic stop at Hansen and Bean roads, Custer Township. – 2:25…

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LPD officers disciplined for conduct following traffic stop of off-duty officer

December 30, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones issued a statement today regarding an incident that occurred last year involving an off duty Ludington police officer. Jones said the incident occurred about 2:11 a.m. on June 1, 2024 when an LPD officer, Noah Noble, pulled over a vehicle on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). In a disciplinary memorandum…

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Mason County assistant prosecutor Mark Webb dies at age 67

December 30, 2025

‘What truly set Mark apart was how deeply he cared for the victims of crime.’ — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb passed away, Dec. 24. “Mason County has lost a dedicated public servant and a valued friend with the passing of Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb,…

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Winter weather advisory in effect through Thursday morning

December 30, 2025

MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, are included in a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, which remains in effect until Thursday, Jan. 1, at 7 a.m. Snow accumulation of 3-6 inches is expected. “Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow and poor visibility at…

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Police news, published Dec. 30, 2025

December 30, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: 5:48 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Jackson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:06 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette…

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