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Ludington PD report, published May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

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 Ludington Police Department: Monday, May 11, 2026: 3:39 p.m., a 73-year-old Ludington man was arrested for disorderly conduct, 800block of West Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Wednesday, May…

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Convicted sex offender sentenced to 17-60 years in prison

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man serving a 25-year minimum prison term for first-degree criminal sexual conduct was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years to a maximum of 60 years in prison for a second conviction of first-degree CSC in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Bradley Curtis Drake, who is an…

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Oceana County man sentenced to prison for receiving, concealing stolen tools

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Nicholas James Gale pleaded no contest to the charge Jan. 30. His charge was amended from an original felony count…

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Weekend police news, published May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May 8, 2026: 12:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 23-year-old Custer man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, Sugar Grove and Reek roads, Sherman Township. He…

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LPD news, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Thursday, May 7, 2026: 9:41 a.m., a 45-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for probation violation, 400 block of Resseguie Street, City of Ludington. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 1:06 p.m., a…

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