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Home invader receives more jail time

April 21, 2015
Home invader receives more jail time

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, to a one-year discretionary jail sentence, of which he must serve 10 months up front, for a second-degree home invasion conviction. Alex Christian Jobbins-Ortiz, 19, of Ludington, pleaded guilty March 3 to second-degree home invasion. He was arrested last December…

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Shoplifting leads to jail time

April 21, 2015
Shoplifting leads to jail time

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man was ordered to serve five months upfront of a one-year discretionary jail sentence Tuesday, April 21, in 51st Circuit Court for stealing over $1,200 in electronics from Walmart. Jason Lee Carr, who is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail, was given credit for 65 days served. Carr, who…

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Monday arrests include probation violation, retail fraud.

April 21, 2015
Monday arrests include probation violation, retail fraud.

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.comand Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following complaints on Monday, April 20, 2015: 7:17 a.m.: A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a probation/parole violation after he allegedly tampered with his tether. 9:46 a.m.:…

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Genson, Pasco appointed to Scottville commission; Johnson to become mayor pro-tem

April 20, 2015
Genson, Pasco appointed to Scottville commission; Johnson to become mayor pro-tem

SCOTTVILLE — Ann Genson and Don Pasco will become the newest members of the Scottville City Commission, while Commissioner-at-Large David Johnson will become the mayor pro-tem. Genson will serve as second ward commissioner while Pasco will serve as commissioner-at-large. The second ward position became available following the death of Bonnie Pfefferle while the at-large position became available after the resignation of Jim…

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Scottville passes ORV ordinance.

April 20, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission passed an off-road-vehicle ordinance during its regular meeting Monday. Since last fall, the city has had a temporary traffic order in place that has allowed ORVs in limited places in town. The temporary traffic order, issued by Scottville Police Dept., was seen as a probation period to see what type of usage and issues the…

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