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Sheriff’s deputies busy over weekend, crashes, suspended drivers.

September 29, 2014
Sheriff’s deputies busy over weekend, crashes, suspended drivers.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000; www.carterlumber.com. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests over the weekend of drivers operating their vehicles while their licenses were suspended. They also responded to some crashes and several complaints…

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3 injured on North 31

September 28, 2014
3 injured on North 31

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TWP. — Three people were injured in a two vehicle crash on U.S. 31 north of Free Soil Road about 5:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The crash involved a white Honda Odyssey minivan and a gray Dodge Journey SUV. According to emergency responders on scene, the crash occurred when the southbound Journey, driven by a…

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79th District Court arraignments.

September 26, 2014
79th District Court arraignments.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Codie Lee Fink, 21, of 1783 N. US-31, Scottville, was arrested Sept. 21 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of felonious assault (two counts); felony firearm (two counts) and assault and battery. A probable cause…

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4 sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this week.

September 26, 2014
4 sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this week.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – William Joseph Handshoe, 20, (no address listed) pleaded guilty Aug. 12 to first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), under 13, and second-degree CSC, victim under 13/defendant over 17. He was sentenced Sept. 23 to a minimum of 10 years, six months to a maximum…

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79th District Court sentencings.

September 26, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Benjamin Glenn Spore, 53, of 1297 Esther St., Scottville, was found guilty Sept. 16 of malicious destruction of personal property. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; two days in jail with credit for two days served; and $566…

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