police beat

Woman accused of assaulting election worker after refusing to remove political hat 

November 6, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 52 year-old Hamlin Township woman faces multiple charges after allegedly refusing to remove a political candidate’s hat; assaulting the township clerk who asked her to remove it; and resisting arrest, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, shortly before 1 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall. Mason…

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Deputies busy with crashes

November 6, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024: 8:51 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Townline Road, Victory Township. 3:37 p.m., car/deer crash, minor injury, US 10 west of Tuttle Road, Custer Township.…

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Man cited for 10th suspended license offense

November 4, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) for the 10th time following a traffic stop near Tinkham Avenue and Sherman Street Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “He has nine prior convictions,” said Cpt. Haveman. “The male was issued an appearance citation…

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Retail fraud investigations top police activity 

November 4, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 23-year-old Ludington woman following an investigation into a reported retail fraud at the Ludington area Walmart on US 10 Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly before 10 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Dwayne Gene Gardner, Jr., 20, pleaded guilty Sept. 17 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and domestic violence and was sentenced Oct, 29 to eight months in jail with credit for 126 days served; three years probation; and $908 in fines and costs. – Jonathan Wayne Haynes, 48,…

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