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Man arrested for prowling.

July 26, 2019

Man arrested for prowling. #MasconCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for prowling in the 300 block of South Lavinia Street Thursday, July 23, at 11:19 p.m. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, July 23, 2019: – 3:45 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Fountain and Dennis roads, Victory Township.…

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Woman falls asleep at the wheel, hits tree.

July 25, 2019

Woman falls asleep at the wheel, hits tree. #MasonCounty SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – A 67-year-old Fountain woman was injured after she reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, left the road and struck a tree Tuesday, July 23, at 1:43 p.m. on Custer north of Fountain Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “She was treated at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital…

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Store owner apprehends accused shoplifters.

July 25, 2019

Store owner apprehends accused shoplifters. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Oldewick Post owner Crystal Babbin apprehended three 18-year-old women in her store Wednesday, July 24, who allegedly went on a shoplifting spree in downtown stores, stealing nearly 50 items, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. Babbin, who served in the US Air Force, said the suspects picked the…

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Man sent to jail for using counterfeit money to buy vehicle.

July 24, 2019

Man sent to jail for using counterfeit money to buy vehicle. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Lake City man was sentenced to serve seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, July 23, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of uttering and publishing counterfeit bills. William Eric Weland, of 828 N. Morely…

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Man sentenced for using counterfeit money.

July 24, 2019

Man sentenced for using counterfeit money. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to a nine-month discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 23, for a felony conviction of uttering and publishing counterfeit bills or notes. Obed Isaiah Gaytan, of 103 N. Reinberg Rd., pleaded guilty to the charge last May. Judge…

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