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51st Circuit Court sentences, posted March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Joshua Kurt VanDenHeuvel, 40, pleaded guilty Jan. 17 to breaking and entering a building with intent and pleaded guilty Jan. 18 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. VanDenHeuvel was sentenced March 12 to six months in jail with credit for 43 days served; three years probation; and $1,266 in…

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Man sentenced to prison for weapons conviction

March 18, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, March 12, to 14 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of carrying a concealed weapon, according to court records. Donnie Ray Totten III pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 23, court records state. He received credit for 96 days served in jail and was…

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Police investigate tire slashing

March 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE —The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated a tire slashing complaint reported Saturday, March 16, shortly before 10 a.m. at Thornwild Apartments, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, March 13, 2024: 6:30…

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March 17, 2024

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Ludington man arrested for accosting a minor following traffic stop

March 15, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, March 14, by Ludington Police Department and charged with accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime following a traffic stop. The stop occurred near the intersection of…

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