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Jury acquits man accused of sexual assault.

March 1, 2019

Jury acquits man accused of sexual assault. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A jury found a 55-year-old Ludington man not guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) during a trial in 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Feb. 28. Russell James Simpson, of 413 E. Dowland St., was facing a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison had he been convicted,…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 1, 2019.

March 1, 2019

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 1, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Erica Hope Carey, 38, of 3441 S. Masten Rd., Logan Township; Feb. 25; MCSO; domestic violence. Pretrial: Mar. 18 at 10:15 a.m. Bail: $7,500 cash. -Scott Earl Odekirk, 48, of 2552 N. Peterson Rd., Victory Township; Feb.…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted March 1, 2019

March 1, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted March 1, 2019 #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Melinda Rae Kalis, 48, of 109 S. Columbia St., Scottville, pleaded guilty Feb. 20 to assault and battery and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one…

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Fountain man accused of sexually assaulting child.

February 28, 2019

Fountain man accused of sexually assaulting child. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 38-year-old Fountain man faces two felonies in connection to the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. Travis J. Shirey, of 201 Fourth St., was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Feb. 21, and charged with second-degree…

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Drug charges top 79th District Court arraignments

February 21, 2019

Drug charges top 79th District Court arraignments LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nicholas Duane Franklin, 31, of 5140 N. Dennis Rd., Victory Township, was arrested Feb. 13 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of delivery/manufacturing methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver a…

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