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Fraud complaints top police activity.

July 25, 2017

Fraud complaints top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, July 24, 2017: – 1:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 700 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington. – 11:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a kayak, Piney Ridge Road, Hamlin Township. A 13 1/2 foot Carolina kayak that is red, orange…

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Off-duty deputy spots reckless driver wanted on 5 warrants.

July 24, 2017

Off-duty deputy spots reckless driver wanted on 5 warrants. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An off-duty Mason County sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly through the McDonald’s parking lot Friday, July 21, at 4:56 p.m. and witnessed the vehicle’s axle breaking causing the front tire to nearly fall off, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The driver of the…

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Suspect allegedly steals ex-girlfriend’s car to attend court hearing.

July 21, 2017

Suspect allegedly steals ex-girlfriend’s car to attend court hearing. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER — A male suspect was arrested for probation violation after allegedly stealing his ex-girlfriend’s 2001 Pontiac Sunfire in the 300 block of South Madison Street Thursday morning, July 20, and then driving it to Grand Rapids for a court hearing, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The car…

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Joy ride ends with crash, arrest.

July 20, 2017

Joy ride ends with crash, arrest. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Custer man was arrested for joyriding and no operator’s license after Mason County sheriff’s deputies discovered that he had reportedly stolen a family member’s vehicle and crashed it, causing minor injuries Wednesday, July 19, at 8:20 p.m. at the intersection of Chauvez and Morton roads, according to Mason…

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Fountain man arrested for giving police false info.

July 19, 2017

Fountain man arrested for giving police false info. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Fountain man was arrested by deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 19, at 12:04 a.m. at Chauvez and Custer roads for providing false information to police and probation violation, according to Sgt. Eric Soneral. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Tuesday,…

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