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Man arrested for strangulation, CSC against 2 women

May 3, 2013
Man arrested for strangulation, CSC against 2 women

LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested last Saturday for assault/strangulation and criminal sexual conduct fourth degree against two Ludington women. Donald Jacob Beck, 24, of 409 N. William St., faces felony charges following his arrest by Ludington Police Department. Chief Mark Barnett said the incident happened Friday, April 26. Police were called to the 500 block of East…

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District court

May 3, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: – Arthur Frederick Bennett III, 50, of 6000 E. Free Soil Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty April 23 of attempted failure to comply with reporting duties (sex offender). He was sentenced to $580 in fines and costs and one year discretionary jail for two years. – Tricia…

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Arraignments

May 3, 2013
Arraignments

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this week in front of the magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies: – James Warren Howe III, 38, of 2544 E. Johnson Rd., Custer, was arrested April 25 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of third-degree home invasion. A preliminary exam is set for May 8 at 11:15 a.m. Bail:…

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Franz supports veteran designation on licenses

May 3, 2013

LANSING — Military veterans could have their Michigan driver’s license reflect their service to their country through legislation now being considered by Gov. Rick Snyder, state Rep. Ray Franz said today. House Bill 4037 and Senate Bill 219, measures to place a special ‘veteran’ designation on eligible driver’s licenses and state identification cards, were approved by the state Senate this…

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UPDATE: Mushroom hunters found safe

May 3, 2013

UPDATE. BRANCH TWP. — Two morel mushroom hunters are safe this morning thanks in part to the efforts of personnel from the Mason County Sheriff’s Department and Branch Township Fire Department. Emergency personnel were dispatched around 10 p.m. Thursday to the area of Budzynski Road and First Street in the Manistee National Forest for a report of two women lost…

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