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Man arrested on multiple charges including unlawful imprisonment

September 5, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was arrested on charges of unlawful imprisonment, two counts of felony firearm, assault with dangerous weapon and domestic violence Thursday, Sept. 4, at 12:30 p.m. He was arrested following an incident in the 800 block of East Melendy Street that occurred Wednesday, Sept. 3, said Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The…

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Police news, published Sept. 5, 2025

September 5, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025: 7:32 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 37-year-old Ludington man was cited for operating without insurance following a traffic stop, South Washington Avenue and Second Street, City of Ludington.  Wednesday, Sept.…

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Police news, published Sept. 2, 2025

September 2, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 – 7:35 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, Free Soil Road east of Tuttle Road, Free Soil Township. – 1 p.m., MCSO: Two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US…

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Hart man arrested following vehicle chase

August 29, 2025

UPDATED HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Hart man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday evening following a vehicle chase. Trayce Robert Tate was arraigned Friday afternoon on operating a vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, a felony, fleeing and eluding an officer, second offense, and malicious destruction of property (trees, shrubs, crops). He had initially been arrested for…

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Police news, published Aug. 29, 2025

August 29, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 – 5:47 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 east of Darr Road, Custer Township. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 – 3:18 p.m., MCSO: A 39-year-old Ludington…

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