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Ludington man arrested for fentanyl possession

December 11, 2015
Ludington man arrested for fentanyl possession

LUDINGTON — Tyler Joel Griffin, 24, of Ludington, was arraigned in 79th District Court Thursday, Dec. 10, on one felony count of possession of fentanyl following his arrest by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Fentanyl possession is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine. The Ludington Police Department assisted SSCENT detectives…

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Judge affirms, overturns rulings in state trooper drunk driving case.

December 10, 2015
Judge affirms, overturns rulings in state trooper drunk driving case.

New trial date has not been set. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — An opinion and order regarding some evidence in the drunk driving case against a Michigan State Police trooper was issued today by Mason County Probate Court Judge Jeffrey Nellis. Seymour was arrested on January 17, 2015 in the City of Ludington and charged with a misdemeanor charge…

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Fugitive, marijuana possession arrests

December 10, 2015
Fugitive, marijuana possession arrests

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015: – 2:20 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 49-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a…

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Radiant Church will host community Christmas Eve dinner.

December 10, 2015
Radiant Church will host community Christmas Eve dinner.

Dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. with services beginning at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a meal for delivery, call 231-845-9596. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — For many years Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St., has hosted a community Christmas Day dinner, free to anyone who wished to attend. The church also hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner as…

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79th District Court arraignments

December 9, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Misdemeanors – Chalene Kay Lopez, 36, of 1751 W. US 10, Amber Township; Dec. 5; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); possession of marijuana. Pretrial: Jan. 4 at 11:45 a.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. – Kelly Jo Stoudt, 35, of 222 Second…

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