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Rape case reduced to child abuse, defendant receives probation. 

July 12, 2022

Rape case reduced to child abuse, defendant receives probation.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Branch Township man received two years of probation in 51st Circuit Court today after he pleaded no contest to child abuse fourth degree. Chriselle Renard English of 1617 S. Landon Road was initially charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree and child abuse…

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Branch Township man pleads to animal killing charge. 

July 12, 2022

Branch Township man pleads to animal killing charge.  LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Branch Township man accused of shooting a cat pleaded no contest in 51st Circuit Court today on the charge of second degree killing/torturing an animal. Brandon Matthew Jablonski was initially charged with second degree killing/torturing an animal and reckless use of firearms after he was arrested on March…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 11, 2022. 

July 11, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted July 11, 2022.  LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court:  Felonies – Jeffrey J. Medina, 25; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police office (two counts); trespassing; arrested on June 30, 2022 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 1, 2022; bond, $250, 10%; preliminary examination, July 20, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. – Jesse Jacob…

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Scottville man accused of causing drug death bound over to circuit court. 

July 10, 2022

Scottville man accused of causing drug death bound over to circuit court.  LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Scottville man accused of causing the death of another Scottville man through drugs, has been bound over to circuit court following a preliminary hearing in 79th District Court last week. On March 9, 2022, Clinton John Taylor of 208 E. State St., was arrested…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 5, 2022

July 5, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, posted July 5, 2022 LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court:  Felonies – Brent Ryan Wicklund, 40; illegally driving away a vehicle; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 10, 2022; arraigned, June 23, 2022; bail, $2,500 cash/surety; preliminary examination, July 13, 1:30 p.m.  – Anthony Stuart Blowers, 35;…

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