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Ludington woman arrested ninth time for shoplifting.

December 30, 2019

Ludington woman arrested ninth time for shoplifting. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Ludington woman with eight prior shoplifting convictions was once again arrested for retail fraud by Mason County sheriff’s deputies at Walmart on West US 10 Saturday, Dec. 28, shortly before 2 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…

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Scottville man arrested after allegedly making threats with knife.

December 30, 2019

Scottville man arrested after allegedly making threats with knife. #MasonCountyCrime VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Scottville man was arrested after allegedly making threats with a knife and fleeing from Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Dec. 29, shortly before noon in the 3900 block of North Stiles Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to the scene following a…

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Car fire sparks drunk driving arrest.

December 30, 2019

Car fire sparks drunk driving arrest. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – A 59-year-old Ypsilanti man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers for operating with a high blood alcohol content Sunday, Dec. 29, shortly after 9 p.m. after the vehicle he was driving caught fire due to a mechanical issue on Jebavy Drive near Jagger Road, according to MSP Trooper Conner…

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Assault arrest tops police activity.

December 26, 2019

Assault arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Dec. 23, 2019: – 10:54 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 17-year-old Scottville man was arrested for assault, Atkinson Drive, City of Ludington. – 10:18 p.m., (LPD), a 53-year-old Ludington woman was cited for improper plate, North Washington Avenue and East Court Street, City of…

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Driver who drove wrong way on expressway arraigned.

December 23, 2019

Driver who drove wrong way on expressway arraigned. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Timothy Hansen, 59, of Ludington was arraigned today in 79th District Court after he was arrested Sunday evening for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) and fleeing and eluding police. Hansen allegedly drove the wrong way on US 31 and fled from police, according to Mason County…

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