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Custer man charged with larceny by conversion

March 6, 2024

Custer man charged with larceny by conversion HART — A 41-year-old Custer man faces up to five years in prison for a felony charge of larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000. Eric Charles Golembiewski, of 1444 N. Custer Rd., allegedly embezzled $15,000, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon.  “The events that led to the charges occurred on or around Dec. 21, 2023,”…

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Parolee accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl at local hotel

March 6, 2024

Parolee accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl at local hotel HART — A 40-year-old Holland man who is on parole is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at a local hotel. Christopher Matthew Kubacki of 83 Burke Ave., Holland, is charged with felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), second-degree CSC and gross indecency between a male and female,…

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Police news, posted March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

Police news, posted March 6, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, March 4, 2024: 11:06 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of Benson Road, Branch Township. 8:45 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, 5000 block of West…

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Mother’s child abuse trial set for April, boyfriend takes a plea

March 5, 2024

Mother’s child abuse trial set for April, boyfriend takes a plea By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The criminal trial against a mother charged with child abuse is postponed until April, while her boyfriend accepted a plea deal. Kevin James Kaiser, 30, of Ludington, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in…

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Warrant arrests top police activity

March 4, 2024

Warrant arrests top police activity The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, March 1, 2024: 9:28 a.m., a 19-year-old Scottville man was arrested on two outstanding failure to appear warrants issued in Mason County, 500 block of North…

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