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Sheriff’s office warns of phone scam.

May 14, 2020

Sheriff’s office warns of phone scam. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint Wednesday afternoon, May 13, of a phone scam in the City of Ludington, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The complainant told deputies that he had received a call from someone claiming to be a member of the sheriff’s office who told the man…

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Covert man arrested for stealing 1994 van.

May 14, 2020

Covert man arrested for stealing 1994 van. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Covert, Michigan man was arrested for vehicle theft after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a “suspicious vehicle” call in the 5600 block of West US 10…

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Sheriff’s office investigates cut brake line.

May 13, 2020

Sheriff’s office investigates cut brake line. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case involving a vehicle’s brake line that was cut in the 5400 block of Kistler Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…

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LPD warns of phone scam.

May 13, 2020

LPD warns of phone scam. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department was notified Tuesday, May 12, of a phone scam in which the caller identifies themselves as someone from Michigan State Police. The caller told the person that he had missed a scheduled appointment with them, so there was now a “warrant” out for his arrest. However, he could pay…

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Girl, 16, allegedly grabs deputy by the throat during OWI arrest.

May 11, 2020

Girl, 16, allegedly grabs deputy by the throat during OWI arrest. #MasonCountyCrime EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old Walhalla girl reportedly grabbed a Mason County sheriff’s deputy by the throat with both hands during her arrest for operating with a high blood alcohol content Saturday, May 9, shortly after 7:10 p.m. on Indian Trail north of Hawley Road, according to Mason…

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