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Ludington woman faces jail for using counterfeit money. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington woman, who pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14, to uttering and publishing a counterfeit bill, faces serving 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Melissa Marie Collins, 32, of 1007 N. James St., was initially charged with two…

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Ludington woman who sold heroin to undercover officer sent to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman, who previously admitted selling heroin to an undercover officer, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Randi Marie Granger, of 1852 N. Lincoln…

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Recent arraignments include obstructing police officer cases. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Avel Molina Escamilla, 55, of 3654 Johnson Rd., Amber Township, was arrested November 4 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary hearing: November 22 at 11:15 a.m.…

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79th District Court dismissals, posted Nov. 8, 2017. #MasonCountyCourt. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following cases were recently dismissed  in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Rebekah Lou Malburg, 31, of 1150 Brandy Lane, Lot 68B, Pere Marquette Township, had a charge of possession of synthetic marijuana dismissed on October 24 per a plea agreement. -Beatrice Hernandez, 51,…

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