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Ludington man faces life in prison for kidnapping, strangling girlfriend.

May 22, 2018

Ludington man faces life in prison for kidnapping, strangling girlfriend. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. OTTAWA COUNTY — A Ludington man is facing a possible life sentence for holding his girlfriend against her will and assaulting her in late December of last year. Jason Matthew Kapala, 30, of Ludington appeared in Ottawa County’s 20th Circuit Court on Monday, May 21, 2018…

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Saya convicted on charges that occurred less than 24 hours after jail release.

May 20, 2018

Saya convicted on charges that occurred less than 24 hours after jail release. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Mason Paul Saya, 19, of 3816 N. Tuttle Rd., Sherman Township, was found guilty on May 8, 2018 in 79th District Court for the misdemeanor of contributing to the delinquency of minor and controlled substance distribution. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted May 20, 2018. 

May 20, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted May 20, 2018.  #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – James Christopher LeClair, 34, of 929 N. Gaylord Ave., Ludington, was found guilty May 10 of disorderly person – urinating in public and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no alcohol/drugs;…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted May 18, 2018.

May 18, 2018

79th District Court arraignments, posted May 18, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Earl Walter-Brandon Curtice, 20, of 3095 W. Stag Rd., Baldwin, was arrested by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. Preliminary exam: May 30 at…

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Drug charges top recent arraignments, posted May 11, 2018.

May 11, 2018

79th District Court arraignments, sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – Branden Arlie Straub, 29, of 179 N. Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of possession of cocaine, heroine or another narcotic less than 25 grams.…

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