Warrant, no insurance arrests among police activity.

February 28, 2017

servproWarrant, no insurance arrests among police activity.

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The following police activity Monday, Feb. 27, 2017:

– 11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 27-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a warrant, Johnson and Amber roads, Amber Township.

– 3:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Beyer and Stephens roads, Sherman Township.

– 6:27 p.m., (MSP), a 21-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for no registration plate and operating without insurance, Jebavy Drive and US 10, Pere Marquette Township.

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Ham radio training, licensing at Mason-Oceana 911.

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February 27, 2017

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