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Recent arraignments include felony narcotics possession.

March 7, 2019

Recent arraignments include felony narcotics possession. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Thomas Donal Shepard, Jr., 32, of 912 N. Gaylord Ave., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 26 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (narcotics). Preliminary hearing: Mar.…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted March 7, 2019.

March 7, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted March 7, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Benjamin W. Hasbrouck, 26, of 1000 W. Washington, Unit 138, Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty Mar. 4 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days…

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Man pleads guilty to break-ins, receiving stolen property.

March 5, 2019

Man pleads guilty to break-ins, receiving stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 27-year-old man faces serving 10 months of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent and receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Brandon Gene DeJonge, 27,…

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Man sentenced to jail for attempted child abuse.

March 5, 2019

Man sentenced to jail for attempted child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Victory Township man was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of attempted second-degree child abuse in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5. Daniel Aaron VanKampen, of 2985 N. Gordon Rd., pleaded “no contest”…

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Ludington woman faces jail for analogue possession.

March 5, 2019

Ludington woman faces jail for analogue possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old Ludington woman faces serving three months of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to possession of analogues and fourth-offense habitual offender. Tonya Marie Sheffield, of 208 W. Third St., could have served up to 15…

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