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Suspect captured after ‘lengthy K-9 track and foot chase’

July 8, 2024

RIVERTON AND SUMMIT TOWNSHIPS — A 52-year-old Pentwater man who ran from police was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies with the assistance of a police dog Saturday, July 6, shortly before 8 p.m. “He was captured following a lengthy K-9 track and foot chase,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The pursuit began when “he passed a stationary Mason…

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Police news, posted July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, July 4, 2024: 5:20 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 47-year-old Niles woman was arrested for larceny after a report of a stolen bicycle at Stearns Park, City of Ludington. She was lodged in…

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Scottville woman may face charges after calling 911 multiple times

July 5, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — A 57-year-old Scottville woman may face misdemeanor charges of misuse of 911 after she called 911 multiple times on July 4. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the sheriff’s office has requested a warrant against the woman after she reportedly made several calls to Mason-Oceana 911. According to reports, the woman was intoxicated and stated she needed…

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Sheriff’s report, posted July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent law enforcement activity has been reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 6:26 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez Road west of Tuttle Road, Eden Township. 9:06 a.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, northbound US 31 off…

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Racist words spray painted on Bass Lake outlet signs

July 3, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a damaged property complaint involving “racist words spray painted on signs at the Bass Lake outlet” at Mack Road and North Avenue, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The vandalism was reported Tuesday,…

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