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MSP report

December 29, 2014
MSP report

MASON COUNTY — The following is weekend activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 – 6:22 p.m., car/deer crash, Millerton and Schoenherr, Sherman Twp. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 – 12:41 p.m., motorist cited for no operator’s license following traffic stop, Michigan Ave. and Democrat St., Free Soil Twp. – 9:09 p.m., improper plates and operating…

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Celebrate the holidays responsibly

December 27, 2014
Celebrate the holidays responsibly

HART — With the holiday season upon us, the Michigan State Police is encouraging citizens to celebrate responsibly. If your holiday party involves alcohol, designate a sober driver before the party begins. In addition, party hosts are asked to make sure all guests leave with a sober driver. “Driving under the influence of alcohol endangers everyone, from the driver to…

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79th District Court arraigments: Ludington couple facing multiple weapons charges

December 26, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Christopher Wayne Bailey, 41, of 308 E. Court St., Apt. 7, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of receiving and concealing weapons; weapons possession by a felon; two counts of felony…

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Fleeing suspect tasered; deported dangerous felon arrested

December 26, 2014
Fleeing suspect tasered; deported dangerous felon arrested

BRANCH TWP. — A 22-year-old Walhalla man was tasered following a foot chase Christmas Eve at 8:57 a.m. at a residence at 186 S. Walhalla Rd. Mason County Sheriff’s deputies went to the residence to arrest the suspect on a two-count warrant charging him with interfering with electronic communications and third-offense domestic violence. “The subject fled from officers, and a…

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79th District Court sentencings

December 26, 2014
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Andrew Lawrence Barrette, 51, of 127 S. James St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 26 of allowing a person to drive in violation. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; $335 in fines and costs; and…

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