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Police report several crashes, no injuries during snowy weekend.

January 11, 2016
Police report several crashes, no injuries during snowy weekend.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity in Mason County: Friday, Jan. 8, 2016: – 10:52 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), vehicle accident, S. Rath Ave. and W. Loomis St., City of Ludington. – 11 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), two-car property damage accident, US 10-31 and Amber Rd., Amber Township – 11:13 a.m., (LPD), fraud, 1000 block of…

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Lansing attorney pleads ‘no contest’ to 2nd-degree child abuse.

January 8, 2016
Lansing attorney pleads ‘no contest’ to 2nd-degree child abuse.

LUDINGTON — Lansing-area attorney David James Anderson, 63, who pleaded  “no contest” to attempted second-degree child abuse in 51st Circuit Court Thursday Jan. 7, faces six months in jail.   The plea was tendered pursuant to a plea agreement in which two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct are to be dismissed at sentencing, according to a press release issued…

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Drunk driving arrest, car/deer crashes among police activity.

January 8, 2016
Drunk driving arrest, car/deer crashes among police activity.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2015: – 6:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car/deer crash, Custer and Powers roads, Custer Township. – 7:39 p.m. (MSP), credit card fraud, 4000 block of US 10, Amber Township. – 9:25 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Stiles and Beyer roads, Victory Township. – 11:35 p.m.,…

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79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, assaulting prison a employee, embezzlement.

January 7, 2016
79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, assaulting prison a employee, embezzlement.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Robin Jon Sarres, 58, no address listed, was arrested by LPD for felonies of absconding bond and third-offense habitual offender. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 13 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Steven Craig Holtrust, 59, of 707 W. Ludington…

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79th District Court sentencings include drug charges, disorderly.

January 7, 2016
79th District Court sentencings include drug charges, disorderly.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Kelly Marie Jason, 28, of 883 Bernie Lane, Madison Heights, Michigan, was found guilty Dec. 30 of use of narcotic/cocaine/methamphetamine/ecstasy. She was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary jail for two years; driver’s license…

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