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‘Inappropriate text messages’ lead to sex offender’s arrest.

June 19, 2017

‘Inappropriate text messages’ lead to sex offender’s arrest. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — “Inappropriate text messages” on a juvenile girl’s cell phone led to the arrest of a convicted sex offender in North Dakota Sunday, June 18, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A Mason County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched at 6:41 a.m. to a residence in Sherman Township after…

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Ludington men face several charges involving meth lab.

June 17, 2017

Ludington men face several charges involving meth lab. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Two Ludington men were arraigned in 79th District Court this week on charges of operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine, possession of ephedrine and using a computer to commit a felony, according to State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. “On June 14, 2017, Nicholas Gene Helfrich,…

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Stolen car recovered at state park.

June 16, 2017

Stolen car recovered at state park. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Police are investigating the theft of a 2014 Chevy Malibu from the 800 block of South Madison Street that was recovered early Thursday morning at the Ludington State Park on M-116 in Hamlin Township. “There is information that may lead us to a suspect,” said Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. The car…

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Wednesday police activity: dogs left in hot car unharmed.

June 15, 2017

Wednesday police activity: dogs left in hot car unharmed. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department was dispatched to a possible animal abuse case Wednesday, June 14, at 2:08 p.m.vin the 100 block of West Ludington Avenue. Two dogs were left in a car on the hot afternoon, according to the police report. No arrests were made. The animals appeared…

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Attempted fraud tops police activity Tuesday.

June 14, 2017

Attempted fraud tops police activity Tuesday. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of attempted fraud that was reported Tuesday, June 13, at 9:48 a.m. in the 8800 block of East US 10. “The victim reported that they attempted to sell a bunk bed on ‘Offer Up’ for $60,” according to Mason County Sheriff…

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