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Circuit court sentencings, posted Jan. 7, 2023

January 7, 2023

Circuit court sentencings, posted Jan. 7, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced on Jan. 3, 2023 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court:  – Denise Cruz, 28: Two separate cases,  two charges of controlled substance possession, methamphetamine/ecstasy, one year jail with credit, for 483 days served, fines and fees. Separate case (third case): Count 1, controlled substance delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine,…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 30, 2022

December 30, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 30, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Owen Nettles, 31, domestic violence third offense and second offense habitual offender; arrested Dec. 24 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Dec. 27; probable cause hearing: Jan. 4; bail: $50,000 cash. -Michaela Lou…

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Adult suspect charged for firing weapon from moving vehicle 

December 29, 2022

Adult suspect charged for firing weapon from moving vehicle  SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Tiona Lara, 18, of Monroe, Mich., was arraigned today in 79th District Court on one count of carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of discharging a firearm from a vehicle, both felony charges.  Lara, along with a 15-year-old juvenile, also from Monroe, was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 28,…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 17, 2022

December 17, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 17, 2022 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Dalton Joseph Verboam, 31, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and second offense habitual offender; arrested Oct. 27 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Dec. 9; probable cause hearing: Dec. 21; bail: $25,000 cash.…

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High-speed chase suspect has extensive criminal record.

December 15, 2022

High-speed chase suspect has extensive criminal record. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MASON COUNTY — The 25-year-old Shelby man arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding, methamphetamine possession, reckless driving, driving while license suspended and fourth-offense habitual offender following a high speed chase Wednesday night, Dec. 14, has an extensive criminal record. Steven Geno Rice III…

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