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Walhalla man allegedly tries to outrun deputy on ORV.

June 1, 2020

Walhalla man allegedly tries to outrun deputy on ORV. #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. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Walhalla man was arrested on charges of operating while intoxicated and fleeing and eluding after he attempted to outrun a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on an…

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Man receives minor injuries in car/deer crash.

May 29, 2020

Man receives minor injuries in car/deer crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Traverse City man received minor injuries in a ​car/deer crash on US 10 east of Stiles Road Thursday, May 28, around 5:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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High speed chase suspect arraigned.

May 28, 2020

High speed chase suspect arraigned. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON —James Thomas Espinoza, 27, of 1833 Palace Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, was arraigned in 79th District Court on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and reckless driving. Espinoza was arrested Tuesday, May 26, 2020 by Scottville Police Department following a high speed chase that began in Scottville and ended in Branch Township.…

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Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 120-130 mph.

May 27, 2020

Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 120-130 mph. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE — Scottville police arrested a 27-year-old Grand Rapids man Tuesday night, May 26, on charges of operating while intoxicated and reckless driving after the man was driving at speeds between 120-130 mph, according to Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy. Scottville police were patrolling the 200 block of East State Street…

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Police report.

May 27, 2020

Police report. #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. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, May 26, 2020: – 5:44 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assist Pere Marquette Fire Department with traffic, Pere Marquette Highway and First Street, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:03 p.m.,…

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