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Homeless man charged with armed robbery of downtown Ludington business.

February 26, 2021

Homeless man charged with armed robbery of downtown Ludington business. LUDINGTON – Wesley Donald Hackert, 35, homeless, has been arraigned in 79th District Court on charges of armed robbery. Hackert was arrested Feb. 19 by Ludington Police Department following an incident at AGS Vape Shop, 117 E. Ludington Ave. Hackert was confronted by a store employee at the register after…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2020.

February 26, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jacob Matthew Howe, 28, of 400 W. Third St., Apt. 409, Scottville, pleaded guilty Feb. 23 to third degree retail fraud and was sentenced to seven days in jail with credit for seven days…

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Recent arraignments include felony home invasion charges.

February 26, 2021

Recent arraignments include felony home invasion charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Massey Thomas, 34, of 410 Washington Ave., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 18 by LPD on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: March 3 at 2:45 p.m. Bail: $50,000…

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Catalytic converters cut off company vehicle during theft.

February 26, 2021

Catalytic converters cut off company vehicle during theft. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves cut catalytic converters off a company vehicle located at a business in the 8700 block of North US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was…

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$69 in gas stolen.

February 25, 2021

$69 in gas stolen. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole $69 in fuel during a gas drive-off Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Murphy USA gas station on West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies also responded…

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