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Ludington man, 53, sentenced to prison for threatening Social Security worker.

October 16, 2018

Ludington man, 53, sentenced to prison for threatening Social Security worker. GRAND RAPIDS — Kenneth L. Nickerson, 53, of Ludington was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison Monday, Oct. 15, for threatening to assault a Social Security Administration employee. U.S District Judge Janet T. Neff imposed the sentence. On June 6, 2017, Nickerson, who was upset about the level…

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Man pleads guilty to felonious assault.

October 16, 2018

Man pleads guilty to felonious assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old homeless man pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder and third-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 16. Austin Marten Billings pleaded guilty to an added third count, and in exchange, charges of first-degree home invasion…

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Recent arraignments include resisting police.

October 12, 2018

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 12, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Izeek Joe Ratliff, 20, of 312 S. Main St., Scottville, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and third-offense minor in possession of alcohol (MIP). Preliminary…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 12, 2018.

October 12, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 12, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – James Robert Koert, 66, of 16535 Taft Road, Spring Lake, was found guilty Sept. 26 of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year…

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Ludington man, 66, sentenced up to 30 years for criminal sexual conduct against child.

October 9, 2018

Ludington man, 66, sentenced up to 30 years for criminal sexual conduct against child. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A 66-year-old Ludington man was sentenced on three counts of criminal sexual conduct today in 51st Circuit Court. Ray Thomas Kelly Sr. of 203 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 5, will spend a minimum of 11 years, three months up to 30 years in…

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