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Suspect tries to hide from deputies on roof of home

November 20, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — A 42-year-old Scottville man was arrested on a warrant for parole violation after Mason County sheriff’s deputies found him hiding on the roof of a residence Tuesday, Nov. 18, shortly before 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred at a home in the 400 block of North Thomas Street. “Deputies went to check…

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Man arrested on assault, disorderly charges following multiple 911 calls

November 20, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — A 50-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of assault and disorderly person Wednesday, Nov. 19, shortly after 11 p.m. “following multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance in the 300 block of South Main Street,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Man arrested on five warrants

November 19, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on five warrants for failure to appear in court. The man was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 18, shortly after 11:15 a.m. in the 200 block of East Melendy Street, according to Capt.…

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Explosive-detection canine checks Ludington schools following threat

November 18, 2025

‘The investigation showed there was no credible threat made to the Ludington area schools.’ LUDINGTON — An explosive-detection canine checked Ludington High School and OJ DeJonge Middle School following “a potential vague threat made against the Ludington High School” Tuesday, Nov. 18, according to a press release from the Ludington Police Department.  “On Nov. 18, 2025 at 3:53 p.m., the…

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Suspect attacks deputy after slipping his handcuffs to the front

November 17, 2025

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Fountain man who was arrested on a bond violation attacked a Mason County sheriff’s deputy after he slipped the handcuffs from the back of his body to the front, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The deputy sustained injuries to his face and hand, and the suspect now also faces charges of assaulting a…

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