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Fan, curling iron, knife allegedly used in assault.

February 16, 2017

Fan, curling iron, knife allegedly used in assault. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Branch woman was arrested Wednesday night, Feb. 15, by Mason County sheriff deputies in the 100 block of South Stephens Avenue after the suspect reportedly struck a male victim with a fan and curling iron and then pulled out a knife, threatening the victim, said…

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Hit-and-run driver turns herself in.

February 15, 2017

Hit-and-run driver turns herself in. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The female driver involved in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 10:27 p.m. on Washington Road, east of Morton Road, has contacted the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. “She called this morning, and a trooper will be talking to her,” Hockanson said.…

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Deputies capture, arrest fleeing suspects following domestic call.

February 13, 2017

Deputies capture, arrest fleeing suspects following domestic call. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Fountain man and a 24-year-old Manistee woman were captured and arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Feb, 11, at 5:39 p.m. after fleeing from a house in the 6500 block of Glen Lane where police were called to a domestic violence incident. The man,…

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Ludington man arrested for domestic violence, probation violation.

February 9, 2017

servproLudington man arrested for domestic violence, probation violation.

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SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 9:46 p.m. on charges of domestic violence and probation violation following an alleged assault in the 4000 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson.

Other recent police activity includes:

Monday, Feb. 6, 2017:

– 6:45 p.m., (Michigan State Police), suspicious package at Meijer, 3900 block of West US 10, nothing found.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017:

– 7:49 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), alarm activation, 400 block of South James Street, City of Ludington.

– 10:31 a.m., (LPD), fraud, 900 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington.

– 10:45 a.m., (LPD), suspicious situation, 100 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington.

– 5:06 p.m., (LPD), animal complaint, West Lowell Street, City of Ludington.

– 6:21 p.m., (LPD), car/deer crash, 900 block of East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington.

– 6:30 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, North US 31 near Free Soil Road, Free Soil Township.

– 8:03 p.m., (LPD), malicious destruction of property, 500 block of North Lavinia Street, City of Ludington.

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017:

– 12:06 p.m., (LPD), domestic violence, 500 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington.

– 12:14 p.m., (LPD), domestic violence, 500 block of North Lavinia Street, City of Ludington.

– 1:48 p.m., (LPD), vehicle crash, no injuries, East Ludington Avenue and North James Street, City of Ludington.

– 2:08 p.m., (LPD), larceny, 1100 block of East Tinkham Avenue, City of Ludington.

– 4:25 p.m, (MSP), car/deer crash, Anthony and Masten roads, Logan Township.

– 4:51 p.m., (LPD), larceny, 1000 block of East Tinkham Avenue, City of Ludington.

– 7:18 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Masten and Washington roads, Logan Township.

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Footprints in the snow lead to suspect sleeping in vehicle.

February 6, 2017

Footprints in the snow lead to suspect sleeping in vehicle. #PoliceNews #MasonCountyNews RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a bond violation charge Sunday, Feb. 5, at 12:43 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Stiles Road after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy found him sleeping in a car that was not his, according to Mason County…

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