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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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Larcenies, credit card fraud among Monday sheriff complaints

July 22, 2014

The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 21, 2014: – 5:53 a.m.: Unwanted person, 4800 W. U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Twp. – 10:06 a.m.: Larceny of chainsaws, 3900 block West Hansen Rd., Amber Twp. – 10:25 a.m.: Suspicious situation, Bluegill Lane, Hamlin Twp. – 11:08 a.m.: Credit card fraud, 3900 block of West…

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California man arrested for drunk driving, among weekend’s arrests

July 21, 2014
California man arrested for drunk driving, among weekend’s arrests

BRANCH TWP. — A 30-year-old Newport Beach, California man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies early Sunday morning for having a high blood alcohol content. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense and high BAC following a traffic stop at Walhalla and Shreck roads at 12:23 a.m. While deputies were on a the traffic stop,…

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Flags stolen from fairgrounds

July 17, 2014
Flags stolen from fairgrounds

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Ten flags and flagpoles were stolen from the front fence of the Mason County Fairgrounds sometime in the last two days. The flags contain the logos and names of the major sponsors of the Western Michigan Fair. Fair board President Kirk Myers said the flags stolen included Freeman Creek Equipment, Bud Light, Towns Brothers, Hallack Contracting,…

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Woman charged with smuggling drugs into jail

July 16, 2014

LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington woman has been arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for attempting to smuggle pills into the Mason County Jail when she was booked into the facility Tuesday evening. She has been charged with smuggling contraband into a correctional facility. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Tuesday, July 15, 2014 included: – 3:11 p.m.:…

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