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Sheriff’s office arrests duo on cocaine, mushroom, marijuana charges.

May 31, 2016
Sheriff’s office arrests duo on cocaine, mushroom, marijuana charges.

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Saginaw man and a 17-year-old Birch Run woman were arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop Monday, May 30, at 7:03 p.m. at the intersection of US 10 and Schoenherr Road ​on charges of possession with intent to deliver marijuana; possession of cocaine; and possession with intent to deliver mushrooms, according…

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servpro_springstead_022616PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud/identity theft complaint received Friday, May 27, at 11:06 a.m. in the 2000 block of S. Lakeshore Drive.

“The victim had an unknown person take out a Verizon phone plan in his name and charge over $7,000 in phone bills,” said Sheriff Kim Cole.

The following is other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend:

Friday, May 27, 2016:

– 4:55 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Stiles Road near Fountain Road, Victory Township.

– 9:47 a.m., breaking and entering, 1900 block of W. US 10-31, Amber Township.

– 10:11 a.m., illegal dumping, 5800 block of N. Stiles Road, Victory Township.

– 2:47 p.m., damaged property, victim reported his garage door kicked, 8700 block of E. US 10, Branch Township.

– 5:08 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Meyers Road, Amber Township.

Saturday, May 28, 2016:

– 2:34 a.m., a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road, PM Township.

– 10:19 a.m. ,two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Meyers Road, PM Township.

– 12:27 p.m., ​damaged property, victim reports four tires slashed on his vehicle
200 block of W. Millerton Rd., Victory Township.

– 3:10 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Conrad and Stiles roads, Amber Township.

– 5:22 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Jagger and Lincoln roads, Hamlin Township.

– 10:24 p.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Dennis roads, Victory Township.

– 10:42 p.m., ​a 22-year-old Fountain man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs following a traffic stop, US 10 and Brye, Amber Township.

Sunday, May 29, 2016:

– 2:45 a.m., ​24 year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, US 10 and PM Hwy., PM Township.

– 5:35 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Hawley and Scottville roads, Riverton Township.
– 5:46 a.m., ​car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10-31 and Gordon Road, Amber Township.

– 2:20 p.m., two-vehicle crash, minor injuries, US 10 and US 31 southbound on-ramp, Amber Township.

– 5:06 p.m., trespassing, 1900 block of W. Conrad Road, Amber Township, case remain under investigation.

– 9:30 p.m., a 35-year-old Fountain man was operating a dirt bike on private property when he lost control and was ejected off the cycle. He was transported to Spectrum Health/Ludington Hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on private property in the 4400 block of N. Custer, Sherman Township.

– 11:06 p.m., ​a 46-year-old Grand Haven woman was arrested for OWI following a traffic stop, Tamarack Trailer Park entrance, Hamlin Township.

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2 arrested on drug charges at campground.

May 27, 2016
2 arrested on drug charges at campground.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Mason County woman was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of Xanax and a 50-year-old Mason County man was arrested for possession of marijuana Thursday, May 26, at 6:11 p.m. after Mason County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to a “suspicious situation” call at a campground in the 6700 block of N. US…

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Home invasion, strangulation, drug charges top arraignments.

May 27, 2016
Home invasion, strangulation, drug charges top arraignments.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Juliana Ruby Quiroz, 17, 6454 Saget St., Doraville, GA, was arrested May 19 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include CSC.

May 27, 2016
51st Circuit Court sentencings include CSC.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Shon Michael Gascoigne, 25, 718 Dexter St., Ludington, pleaded guilty on April 12 to third degree criminal sexual conduct (person between 13-15)…

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