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Man sentenced to prison for fleeing from deputy in stolen vehicle

January 28, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 56-year-old Manistee man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison for convictions of receiving and concealing stolen property and fleeing and eluding police in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 27. Raymond Anthony Gonzalez pleaded guilty to the charges Dec. 2. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski sentenced Gonzalez to two…

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Man sentenced to prison for delivery/manufacture of meth

January 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 27. Kenneth Wayne Plumpton pleaded guilty to the charge July 29 following his arrest by the Ludington Police Department, according to court records. The date of the offense was April 15,…

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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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