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Parolee accused of armed robbery charged with 10 felonies

April 11, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint is charged with 10 felony counts. Rojelio Cody Yates was arraigned, April 4, in Mason County’s 79th District Court on the following charges: two counts of armed robbery, four counts of second-offense felony firearms, second-degree home invasion, firearms larceny, carrying a concealed weapon,…

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79th District Court arraignments, published March 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jerry Preston Humphrey, 47; first-degree retail fraud; arrested Dec. 6 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 6; preliminary hearing: April 23; bail: $10,000 cash. – Blake Edward Somsel, 19; unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle; arrested March 19…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Scott David Alexander, 63; third-offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor and driving while license suspended; arrested March 25 by Michigan State Police; arraigned March 26; preliminary hearing: April 16; bail: $50,000 cash. -Jaxon Anthony Battice, 20; carrying…

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Man accused of attempting to pull gun on deputy arraigned

April 2, 2025

LUDINGTON — The 20-year-old Ludington man accused of attempting to pull a pistol from his waistband during a traffic stop initiated by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Friday, March 28, has been arraigned on several felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Jaxon Anthony Battice has been arraigned on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon on law enforcement,…

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Man accused of fleeing from deputies and crashing into building faces multiple charges

April 2, 2025

LUDINGTON — The 44-year-old Ludington man accused of fleeing from Mason County sheriff’s deputies‎ with his pickup truck Monday afternoon, March 31, reaching speeds of 100 mph before striking a building, has been arraigned on multiple charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Joseph John Riley, has been arraigned on charges of fleeing and eluding police, operating while impaired, assaulting/resisting/obstructing…

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