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Deputy captures dirt bike thief red-handed

July 6, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Scottville man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy who was canvassing a neighborhood after a resident reported the theft to two dirt bikes from his property in the 2900 block of North Gordon Road Sunday evening, July 5, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported the theft of two dirt bikes…

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Police seek warrant after man kicks in door

July 6, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Police are seeking a warrant for the arrest of a 21-year-old Fountain man on charges of home invasion, damaged property, assault, larceny and child endangerment after he allegedly “kicked a door in at a residence,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred Friday, July 3, in the 6700 block of Ann Street, said Sheriff…

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Texas man injured after falling asleep behind the wheel

July 6, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Pharr, Texas man received minor injuries after he reportedly fell asleep while driving; crossed the centerline; and struck a mailbox on Scottville Road south of Chauvez Road Saturday, July 4, shortly before 6:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff…

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Ludington PD report, published July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Thursday, July 2, 2026: 4:31 p.m., a 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested for public intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon, 100 block of South Harrison Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in…

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Police news, published July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, July 2, 2026: 6:11 a.m., warrant arrest, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, City of Ludington, a 39-year-old Ludington man turned himself in on an outstanding failure-to-appear traffic warrant. 12:29 p.m., two-vehicle hit-and-run crash,…

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