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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Hamlin Township man, who had a felony case recently dismissed in Mason County’s 79th District Court following a mental competency evaluation, was arrested on new charges days later. Gary Lynn Dewey of 3239 N. Jebavy Dr. was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Thursday, Aug. 20, after he reportedly “aggressively”…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Rockford, Mich. man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday night, Aug. 21, after repeatedly punching his girlfriend in the face while they were camping, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect faces a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. The incident occurred at 11 p.m. on…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026: 12:35 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $65.34 in fuels was stolen, Ludington EZ Mart, West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 1:14 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Jayson David LaPorte, 49, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and felony firearm. Offense date: Aug. 14, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam: Sept. 2 at 1:30 p.m. Rusty Dale McGrady, 37, third-offense operating while intoxicated. Offense date: Aug. 14, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Branch Township man was arrested on charges of felonious assault and domestic violence following an assault with a shovel on A Road Wednesday, Aug. 12, a 9:20 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Trooper Freddy Bahena. A 72-year-old Branch Township man, who is the landlord, was arrested for domestic violence. The 63-year-old is the tenant,…
