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Man sentenced to 34-60 years in prison for sexually assaulting girls, ages 6 and 8

October 20, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to  34-60 years in prison for convictions of one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree CSC in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Tuesday, Oct. 20. Raymond Draper sexually assaulted two girls, ages 6 and 8, who are relatives, according to Mason County Prosecuting Attorney…

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Former Shelby soccer coach sent to prison for sexually assaulting player

October 20, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach was sentenced to two and a half to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Oct. 13. Jairo Humberto Coronado, 42, pleaded no contest to the charge, Aug. 4. “The victim…

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Heroin dealer sentenced to 5-20 years in prison

October 20, 2026

‘The defendant was engaged in ongoing trafficking of this poison in large amounts.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to five to 20 years in prison for four felony counts of delivery/manufacture of heroin in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Oct. 13. Javion Dkari Henderson pleaded guilty to all four counts, Aug. 4.…

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Intruder(s) break into Ludington business by smashing glass door

October 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at Backstage Hobbies and Games, located at 119 S. James St., early Tuesday morning, Oct. 20. “At approximately 3:58 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2026, suspect(s) broke the glass front door of the business, destroyed a display case, and stole multiple items,” states a press release. “The…

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Police news, published Oct. 20, 2026

October 20, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Oct. 19, 2026: 7:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway near the Pere Marquette Highway exit, Pere Marquette Township. 7:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley Road…

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