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Man arrested with machete outside Ludington library

July 19, 2023

Man arrested with machete outside Ludington library LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for carrying a concealed weapon — a machete — and resisting arrest outside the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library on Ludington Avenue Tuesday, July 18, shortly before ​11:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. Ludington police officers responded…

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Driver cited for 7th suspended license charge

July 18, 2023

Driver cited for 7th suspended license charge BRANCH TOWNSHIP —A 56-year-old Branch man was cited for his seventh driving while license suspended charge Monday, July 17, shortly before 8:30 p.m. on US 10 near Walhalla Road following a traffic stop, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, July 17, 2023:…

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Weekend police news, posted July 17, 2023

July 17, 2023

Weekend police news, posted July 17, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, July 14, 2023: 9:37 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Logan Township. 3 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Lakeshore Drive and Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:19 p.m., (MCSO), a warrant is being requested for a…

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VIDEO: Man involved in high speed chase arraigned

July 14, 2023

Man involved in high speed chase arraigned VIDEO: Chase on Main Street in Scottville LUDINGTON — The 18-year-old Ludington man who was involved in a high speed chase Thursday morning was arraigned today in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Owen Joseph Horrigan faces seven charges in relation to the incident that began 10:27 a.m. July 13. Those charges include two…

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Police chase reaches speeds of 120 mph

July 14, 2023

Police chase reaches speeds of 120 mph Suspect fights with deputies, damages patrol car SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Ludington man remains lodged in the Mason County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, domestic violence, damage to police property and resisting and opposing a deputy following a high-speed chase with speeds reaching 120 mph Thursday morning, July 13, according…

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