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LPD honored for achieving MLEAC accreditation.

July 26, 2022

LPD honored for achieving MLEAC accreditation. LUDINGTON — Members of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police attended the Ludington City Council meeting Monday night, July 25, to present the Ludington Police Department with a plaque celebrating the LPD’s achievement of accreditation through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. “The LPD has undergone a voluntary self-review of its policies, directives,…

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Teens face assault charges for shooting Orbeez water beads at restaurant customers, beach goers.

July 25, 2022

Teens face assault charges for shooting Orbeez water beads at restaurant customers, beach goers. LUDINGTON — A pair of teens were arrested and charged with assault and battery after allegedly shooting Orbeez water beads from their moving vehicle into a crowd of people on the sidewalk outside the House of Flavors Restaurant and others at Stearns Beach Thursday, July 21,…

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Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries after hitting vehicle head-on.

July 25, 2022

Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries after hitting vehicle head-on. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Scottville man riding a motorcycle received minor injuries after after crashing head-on with a vehicle on Lakeshore Drive south of Birchwood Drive Saturday, July 23, shortly before…

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Driver arrested for OWI after speeding past police helping motorist.

July 25, 2022

Driver arrested for OWI after speeding past police helping motorist. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated Sunday, July 24, shortly after 2:30 a.m. after not slowing down or moving over for police helping a semi truck driver whose vehicle was broken down roadside on US 10 near Benson Road, said Mason County Sheriff…

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‘Water bullets’ fired at ice cream parlor customers, beach goers.

July 22, 2022

‘Water bullets’ fired at ice cream parlor customers, beach goers. LUDINGTON — Ludington police are investigating a bizarre case of “water bullets” that were fired from a Jeep at House of Flavors customers and beach goers at Stearns Beach Thursday evening, July 21, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. Police are asking that anyone who was…

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