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Repeat offender arraigned on multiple drug charges

January 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — Allen Mallison, 37, of Ludington was arraigned today in 79th District Court on multiple drug charges in relation to an arrest that occurred at a local hotel. Mallison was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday morning, Jan. 23, after they followed up on a tip related to possible drug activity at a local hotel on US 10,…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Kayla Jean Johnson, 33, two counts of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and two counts of possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams. Offense dates: Aug. 10, 2025 and Dec. 1, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $10,000/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Feb. 4…

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Man arrested carrying 40 grams of meth, fentanyl, cocaine in backpack

January 23, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mason County man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday morning, Jan. 23, after they followed up on a tip related to possible drug activity at a local hotel on US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. At 1:30 a.m., a deputy spotted a “subject of interest” walking quickly away. “When approaching…

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Man arraigned on 8 felony charges in child sex case

January 22, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 53-year-old man faces eight felony counts in Mason County’s 79th District Court in connection to a child sex case. John Edward Engelsman is charged with two counts of child sexually abusive commercial activity, one count of accosting children for immoral purposes, three counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and two counts of felony firearms.…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Jan. 22, 2026

January 22, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jonathon Raymond Witt, 42, pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Jan. 20 to 30 days in jail with credit for two days served; three years probation; and $833 in fines and costs. One count of open intoxicants was dismissed.…

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