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Motel guest allegedly steals TV

January 17, 2023

Motel guest allegedly steals TV HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A larceny of a TV was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after a guest at the Lakewood Motel on North Lakeshore Drive reportedly took the TV that was in the room upon leaving Monday, Jan. 16, shortly before 9 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. In a separate…

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Rifle stolen from residence

January 16, 2023

Rifle stolen from residence GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a rifle from a home located in the 9600 block of North US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny theft was reported Saturday, Jan. 14, at 4:15 p.m. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…

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Police busy with Friday the 13th crashes 

January 16, 2023

Police busy with Friday the 13th crashes  MASON COUNTY — Early morning snowfall Friday, Jan. 13, wreaked havoc for motorists, with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office reporting nine crashes on the icy roads. No one was injured. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 13, 2023: 7:31 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere…

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Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest. 

January 13, 2023

Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Five grams of suspected methamphetamine were found on a male suspect during a shoplifting investigation Thursday, Jan. 12, shortly before 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 30-year-old Mears man and a 32-year-old Hart woman were both arrested on charges of retail fraud following a traffic…

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Identity theft investigations top police activity

January 11, 2023

Identity theft investigations top police activity HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A case of identity theft was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 10, shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the 4600 block of North Tamarack Road. “The complainant noticed money missing out of an account, and upon checking, found suspicious activity on other accounts as well all over the…

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