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Deputies arrest domestic violence suspect found hiding in residence

September 8, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he was found hiding inside a residence in the 700 block of North Lavinia Street Sunday, Sept. 7, around 3 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The domestic…

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Jury trial for man accused of dealing drugs set for this week

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — A jury trial against Matthew Steven Monroe, 31, is scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 10-12, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court.  Monroe is charged with two felony counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, a felony count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and misdemeanors of operating without insurance and unlawful license plate, according to court records. …

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 8, 2025

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Drake David Hannah, 24, pleaded guilty June 17 to controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced Sept. 2 to 180 days in jail with credit for 170 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ted Robert…

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Man arrested on multiple charges including unlawful imprisonment

September 5, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was arrested on charges of unlawful imprisonment, two counts of felony firearm, assault with dangerous weapon and domestic violence Thursday, Sept. 4, at 12:30 p.m. He was arrested following an incident in the 800 block of East Melendy Street that occurred Wednesday, Sept. 3, said Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The…

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Police news, published Sept. 5, 2025

September 5, 2025

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: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025: 7:32 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 37-year-old Ludington man was cited for operating without insurance following a traffic stop, South Washington Avenue and Second Street, City of Ludington.  Wednesday, Sept.…

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