LUDINGTON — A Mason County sheriff’s deputy and two Ludington police officers were injured while apprehending four suspects Sunday, Jan. 19, shortly after 5 a.m., according to Ludington Police Chief Christopher Jones.
Ludington police officers and Mason County sheriff’s deputies were responding to an assault in progress in the 100 block of East Filer Street. “Upon arrival, officers discovered several people in the area, including one individual who had been assaulted with a pipe,” said Chief Jones in a press release. “As the suspects fled, officers and deputies pursued them on foot to the 100 block of West Foster Street. During the pursuit and while attempting to place the suspects in custody, two Ludington police officers sustained injuries, including numerous cuts and scrapes, and a Mason County sheriff’s deputy suffered two broken bones, requiring treatment at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. All suspects were eventually apprehended and transported to the Mason County Jail without further incident.”
Suspects include an 18-year-old Manistee man charged with felonious assault; a 19-year-old Manistee man charged with felonious assault; an 18-year-old Manistee man charged with disorderly conduct; and a 20-year-old Coopersville man charged with obstructing police.
Police are not releasing the suspects’ names until they are arraigned.
“The investigation by the Ludington Police Department is still active,” states the press release. “Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Jacob Miller by email at miller209@ci.ludington.mi.us or by telephone at (231) 843-3425.
“Ludington Police Department thanks the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for its ongoing partnership and the immediate assistance provided with this incident.
The Ludington Police Department affirms that any suspects or defendants that may be listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.”
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