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Man burns down tents, charged with arson

August 4, 2014
Man burns down tents, charged with arson

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 60-year-old man was arrested Saturday on the charge of arson. The man allegedly burned two camp tents, which were occupied, on private property near South Jebavy Drive. The incident, which took place at 5:57 a.m., followed an argument between the suspect and the owners of…

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GR man arrested for multiple warrants

August 1, 2014
GR man arrested for multiple warrants

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber. VICTORY TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 28-year-old Grand Rapids man Thursday night at 10:28 p.m. on the charge of disturbance along with multiple other outstanding warrants. Deputies were initially called to a residence in the 6500 block of North Stiles Road on a disturbance call.…

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Custer man injured following bicycle crash

July 31, 2014

CUSTER TWP. — A 33-year-old Custer man was injured Wednesday at 9:37 a.m. following a bicycle crash on U.S. 10 and Darr Rd. The man apparently fell over his handlebars while traveling on U.S. 10. He was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by Life EMS ambulance where he was treated for his injuries. Responding to the scene were Mason…

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Clawson man arrested for drug possession

July 28, 2014

HAMLIN TWP. — A 37-year-old Clawson, Mich. man was arrested for drunk driving Saturday night after he crashed his vehicle at the intersection of Angling Rd. and Jebavy Dr. Deputies were called to the scene at 11:26 p.m. The man apparently drove his vehicle off the roadway and then struck a fence and a tree. He was charged with operating…

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Nothing found after reports of shots fired in Branch

July 23, 2014

BRANCH TWP. — Law enforcement responded to a report of shots being fired in the 8900 block of East U.S. 10 at 4:13 p.m., but nothing was found. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded along with troopers from Michigan State Police. Other activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 22, 2014, included: – 1:51 a.m.: Suspicious situation,…

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