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Man sentenced to 19-70 years in prison for drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child

October 10, 2023

Man sentenced to 19-70 years in prison for drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 19 to 70 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 10, for driving drunk and crashing into another vehicle, killing a young couple and their…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 7, 2023

October 7, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 7, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Daniel Gavin McNulty, 46; assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested May 31, 2021 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 28, 2023; probable cause hearing: Oct. 25; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. Misdemeanors -Isabel Inez…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 4, 2023

October 4, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 4, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Lori Louis Turowski, 49, pleaded guilty Aug. 8, 2023 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 3, 2023 to one year in jail with credit for two days served; three…

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Man accused of CSC faces 25-year minimum prison term

October 3, 2023

Man accused of CSC faces 25-year minimum prison term By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old man charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 3, for a final trial conference.  Joseph Fredrick Pereira is accused of sexually assaulting two girls under the age of 13. His criminal…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 2, 2023

October 2, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 2, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Allen Alexander, 30; aggravated stalking, malicious destruction of personal property, and third offense habitual offender; arrested July 1 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Sept. 25; probable cause hearing: Oct. 4; bail: $50,000…

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