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Ludington woman arrested on drug charges.

May 25, 2017

Ludington woman arrested on drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Janis Kay Rider, 60, of Ludington was arraigned Thursday, May 25, in 79th District Court on charges of delivery of marijuana, possession of marijuana, and possession of Tramadol, according to Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose of the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). “Rider has bonded out of the Mason County…

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Assaulting police, drug charges, forgery among recent arraignments.

May 18, 2017

Assaulting/obstructing police tops recent arraignments.  #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kevin Ryan Shook, 30, of 202 S. Rowe St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested April 27 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary hearing: May 31 at 11:15…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

May 18, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, 25, no address listed, pleaded guilty May 9 to possession of marijuana and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary jail for two years;…

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Recent arraignments: Belleville man charged for growing marijuana.

May 10, 2017

Recent arraignments: Belleville man charged for growing marijuana. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDIGNTON — The following were recently arraigned in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Lee West, Jr., 51, of 19800 Sumpter, Belleville, Mich., was arrested May 2 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on a felony…

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District Court sentencings, reported May 10, 2017.

May 10, 2017

District Court sentencings, reported May 10, 2017.  #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Stephanie Lynn Wheeler, 24, of 6537 E. Glen Ln., Sheridan Township, pleaded guilty May 3 to giving false information to a police officer, driving while license not valid, and improper license plates. She was…

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