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Assault, probation violation arrests top police activity.

July 19, 2022

Assault, probation violation arrests top police activity. 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. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, July 18, 2022: 1:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation and domestic violence following a 911…

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Police agencies work in tandem to arrest alleged sex offender.

July 18, 2022

Police agencies work in tandem to arrest alleged sex offender. SCOTTVILLE — A 49-year-old Scottville man was arrested on a felony charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct following a combined investigation by the Scottville Police Department and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, according to a press release issued by Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy and Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Free Soil man in possession of suspected meth allegedly swings shovel at female victim.

July 18, 2022

Free Soil man in possession of suspected meth allegedly swings shovel at female victim. 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. FREE SOIL — A 63-year-old Free Soil man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of felony assault and methamphetamine possession Sunday, July 17,…

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Man leads police on car chase that ends at dead end of two track.

July 14, 2022

Man leads police on car chase that ends at dead end of two track. The suspect fought with deputies and had to be tased. 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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Mason County man faces charges of fleeing and eluding police and…

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Resident safely escapes home as burglar breaks in.

July 13, 2022

Resident safely escapes home as burglar breaks in. Anyone who was traveling on US 31 between Scottville and Manistee Wednesday afternoon, July 13, who witnessed a shirtless man in the area shooting a gun at passing cars or has damage to their vehicle consistent with a gunshot, should contact the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A male resident…

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