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Deputy tases defendant following courthouse scuffle

February 15, 2023

Deputy tases defendant following courthouse scuffle LUDINGTON — A defendant caused a disturbance at the Mason County Courthouse today, causing police to use their taser weapons on him. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Carl Herring, 32, of Baldwin was in 79th District Court for a probable cause hearing. Cole said Herring caused an altercation in the courtroom and…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 13, 2023 

February 13, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 13, 2023  By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bonnie Joan Graham, 62; harboring felons; arrested Jan. 25 by Scottville Police Department; arraigned Feb. 2; probable cause hearing: Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Jared Michael Chrysler, 32; first…

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Eagles gambling case resolved, charges reduced or dismissed

February 10, 2023

Eagles gambling case resolved, charges reduced or dismissed LUDINGTON — A group of four people who had been charged with various gambling charges that allegedly took place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 108 S. Harrison St., recently appeared in 79th District Court. Originally, each person was charged with three felonies including gambling, gambling house permitting for gain and gambling…

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Court sentencings, posted Feb. 10, 2023

February 10, 2023

Court sentencings, posted Feb. 10, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced to jail or prison in Mason County.  51st Circuit Court Felonies –  David Gene Newman, 49. Offense date, Aug. 1, 2019. Arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Count 1: Larceny of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000. Plea, no contest. Sentenced on Feb. 7, 2023 (delayed),…

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Stand-off suspects arraigned

February 7, 2023

Stand-off suspects arraigned LUDINGTON — The three suspects involved in a police stand-off Sunday have been arraigned. On Sunday, Feb. 5, Mason County sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers negotiated with the three suspects for an hour before they were arrested in the 7800 block of East Chickasaw Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspects were…

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