Drunk man allegedly causes courthouse ruckus

July 8, 2026

A view of the main courtroom at Mason County Courthouse

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LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Fountain man was arrested after “he was alleged to have caused a disturbance at the Mason County Courthouse” Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.

“He was found to be intoxicated, which was a violation of his bond,” said Sheriff Cole. The man was lodged in the Mason County Jail.

The following is other recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity:

Monday, July 6, 2026:

  • 6:48 a.m., alarm activation, Branch Township.
  • 3:23 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.
  • 3:59 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 Freeway south of the southbound on-ramp, Pere Marquette Township.
  • 6:19 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Tuttle Road north of Sugar Grove Road, Sherman Township.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026:

  • 2:48 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township.
  • 7:47 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township.
  • 3:22 p.m., gas drive-off, $61.30 in fuel stolen, Ludington Express Mart, US 10, Pere Marquette Township.

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