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K9 Bella receives donated bullet-proof vest

March 3, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department’s K9 Bella has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  Vested Interest was established in 2009 and is a charity with a mission to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to law enforcement dogs and related agencies throughout the…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies   -Adrianna Rae Avila, 27; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy) and second-degree retail fraud; date of offense: Oct. 17, 2024; charged by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Feb. 25; preliminary hearing: March 12; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Corinne Terre Cameron,…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Feb. 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Austin Edward White-Cole, 30, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), may not buy/have/use alcohol or controlled substances, subject to random PBTs and drug tests, and $990…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Feb. 27, 2025

February 27, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Shawn Roy-Gert Sluyter, 50, pleaded guilty Dec. 17 to a felony of third-offense domestic violence and was sentenced Feb. 25 to seven months in jail with credit for 91 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Brandee Barbara Palmer, 32,…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 21, 2025

February 21, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Paul Anthony Broner, 32; third offense domestic violence and carrying a concealed weapon; arrested Feb. 12 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 13; preliminary hearing: March 5; bail: $1,000/10 percent. Misdemeanors -Matthew Scott Hamilton, 32; performing occupation contractor without a license;…

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