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Warrants sought against pair following alleged strangulation, camper trailer damage

May 15, 2023

Warrants sought against pair following alleged strangulation, camper trailer damage PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Warrants are being sought against a 55-year-old Flushing, Michigan man for assault by strangulation and against a 48-year-old Grand Blanc, Michigan woman for damage to property following an incident Friday, May 12, shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of South Lakeshore Drive, according to…

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Indiana man driving 87 mph arrested for OWI

May 15, 2023

Indiana man driving 87 mph arrested for OWI CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Granger, Indiana man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop Saturday, May 13, shortly after 2:30 p.m. when ​he was reportedly clocked on the radar at 87 mph in 55 mph zone on Custer Road near Johnson Road, said…

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Man allegedly shoots at vehicle, hitting it seven times

May 15, 2023

Man allegedly shoots at vehicle, hitting it seven times BRANCH TOWNSHIP —Warrants are being sought for a 51-year-old Branch man who allegedly fired several rounds at a vehicle, hitting it seven times, Saturday, May 13, shortly after 7 p.m. in the 100 block of Taylor Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim left the residence and called…

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Two injured in US 10-31 crash

May 12, 2023

Two injured in US 10-31 crash AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10-31 and Stiles Road Thursday, May 11. Emergency responders were initially dispatched to the crash at 5:10 p.m.  According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a 31-year-old Pentwater woman was driving westbound on US 10-31 when her vehicle…

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Police news, posted May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

Police news, posted May 12, 2023 Local law enforcement reports the following activity for Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11:  May 10:  1:15 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Gas drive off ($40), Airport EZ Mart, 5445 W. US 10, Pere Marquette Township.  6 a.m., MCSO: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain Road west of US 31, Victory Township.  12:58…

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