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Marijuana grower sentenced to jail.

April 9, 2019

Marijuana grower sentenced to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – Even though recreational marijuana is now legal in Michigan, those arrested before the law took effect can still find themselves in jail. This is the case for John Paul Accardi, 37, of 1283 W. Meisenheimer Rd., Riverton Township, who was recently convicted of marijuana possession in 51st Circuit…

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Scottville woman sentenced to jail for analogue possession.

April 9, 2019

Scottville woman sentenced to jail for analogue possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old Scottville woman was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 9, to serve three months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of possession of analogues and fourth-offense habitual offender. Tonya Marie Sheffield, of 208 W. Third St., pleaded…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted April 4, 2019

April 4, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted April 4, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Shawn Ryan Boles, 37, of 2788 E. Hoague Rd., Free Soil Township, pleaded guilty Apr. 2 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for…

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Assault charges top recent arraignments, April 4, 2019.

April 4, 2019

Assault charges top recent arraignments, April 4, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Alicia Marie Talmadge, 29, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 3, Pere Marquette Township, was arrested Mar. 31 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on felony charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm and third offense…

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Amber Twp. woman sent to jail for Scottville canoe livery break-in.

April 2, 2019

Amber Twp. woman sent to jail for Scottville canoe livery break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Amber Township woman was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 2, to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a felony conviction of breaking and entering with intent stemming from her involvement in the…

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