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Man arrested on dangerous drug warrant after allegedly chasing woman with knife

October 11, 2023

Man arrested on dangerous drug warrant after allegedly chasing woman with knife The police news is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a 911 call of a male chasing a female with a knife Tuesday, Oct. 10, shortly after 12:30 a.m.​ in the…

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‘Highly intoxicated’ woman allegedly kicks deputy and spits on him

October 9, 2023

‘Highly intoxicated’ woman allegedly kicks deputy and spits on him The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville (231-757-4743), Manistee (231-723-3500) and Grand Haven (616-846-7230); text: 231-613-3090; www.smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Oct. 6, shortly after 9 p.m. at ​Neil Street and…

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Sheriff’s office expands drone fleet

October 7, 2023

Sheriff’s office expands drone fleet By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reached new heights, literally. While the sheriff’s office has utilized a drone for the past several years, it recently has increased its fleet to include thermal imaging and tactical response drones.  “We started using a drone around 2018,” Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole…

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Ludington woman arrested on three dangerous drugs warrants found in possession of fentanyl

October 6, 2023

Ludington woman arrested on three dangerous drugs warrants found in possession of fentanyl CUSTER TOWNSHIP —A 29-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies in the 2300 block of East Wilson Road Thursday, Oct. 5, shortly after 9 p.m. on three warrants for dangerous drugs; a criminal bench warrant for contempt of court; and a charge of fentanyl…

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Police news, posted Oct. 5, 2023

October 5, 2023

Police news, posted Oct. 5, 2023 The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023: 8:24 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road east of Tuttle Road, Sherman Township. 9:54 a.m., ​a 19-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department for felony assault, 3000 block of North…

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