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Scottville man faces 8 felonies for invading homes, stealing guns; 2 others arrested

February 26, 2015
Scottville man faces 8 felonies for invading homes, stealing guns; 2 others arrested

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Scottville man faces eight felony counts stemming from several home invasions involving the theft of rifles, shotguns and handguns. Joshua Lee Joynes, of 211 E. Johnson Rd., was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 24, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on three counts of first-degree home invasion; three counts of felony firearms; one…

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Suspicious situations, domestic assault, larceny top LPD activity

February 26, 2015
Suspicious situations, domestic assault, larceny top LPD activity

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Searches yield meth-making materials

February 25, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Two separate, unrelated searches of area homes netted components used in the process of making methamphetamine Tuesday evening Feb. 24 and early Wednesday morning Feb. 25, according to SSCENT Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. The first search took place in the 2100 block of Nelson Road in Manistee County’s Filer Township, and the second search…

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Crashes continue as weather stays frigid.

February 24, 2015
Crashes continue as weather stays frigid.

LUDINGTON — The following is recent law enforcement activity: Monday, Feb. 23, 2015: – 7:50 a.m. (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car-deer crash, Sugar Grove near Amber roads, Victory Twp. – 12:50 p.m., (MCSO), single car crash, no injuries, Jagger Rd. near Lakeshore Dr., Hamlin Twp. – 7 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car-deer crash, Fountain and Custer roads, Sherman…

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Manistee woman arrested for stolen car possession, second-offense drunk driving, DWLS, misdemeanor warrant

February 23, 2015
Manistee woman arrested for stolen car possession, second-offense drunk driving, DWLS, misdemeanor warrant

AMBER TWP. — A 50-year-old Manistee woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 p.m. on charges of possession of a stolen motor vehicle; second-offense operating while intoxicated; and driving while license suspended (DWLS). The woman was also wanted on a misdemeanor warrant, police said. Other MSP weekend activity: Friday, Feb.…

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