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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 24, 2023

February 24, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 24, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bradley Curtis Drake, 26; first-degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, child abusive commercial activity, unlawful imprisonment, possession of child sexually abusive material, domestic violence, and…

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Sherman Twp. man accused of rape, child porn

February 24, 2023

Sherman Twp. man accused of rape, child porn By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Sherman Township man was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Wednesday, Feb. 22, on eight criminal charges, including rape and child pornography. Bradley Curtis Drake of 6060 N. Stiles Rd. is lodged in the Mason County Jail on a $100,000 cash/surety bond. There are…

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Recent sentencings, dismissals, posted Feb. 23, 2023

February 23, 2023

Recent sentencings, dismissals, posted Feb. 23, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following criminal cases were disposed in hearings held at the Mason County Courthouse: 51st Circuit Court  Felonies – Alvonya Martel Brown, 25. Offense date: Oct. 18, 2022. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Larceny, $1,000 or more but less than $20,000; plea, guilty, on Dec. 6, 2022. Sentenced…

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Branch Twp. drug dealer sent to prison

February 22, 2023

Branch Twp. drug dealer sent to prison LUDINGTON — Austin William Buchholz, 27, of Branch Township, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 21, to serve two to 14 years in prison on drug dealing charges. Buchholz was arrested on July 16, 2020 by Ludington Police Department. He was arraigned on felony charges that included count 1: controlled substance…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 17, 2023

February 17, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 17, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Caleb Isiah Russell, 19; fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (force or coercion); arrested Feb. 8 by Scottville Police Department; arraigned Feb. 9; probable cause hearing: Feb. 22; bail: $50,000 cash. -Brandon Matthew Jablonski, 30;…

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