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Scottville police activity

November 19, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The following is an activity report from the Scottville Police Department from Nov. 14 to Nov. 19:   – Nov. 13: Aggravated assault, 219 E. Fifth St. – Nov. 14: General, non-criminal, 400 Third Street – Nov. 14: Abuse/neglect, non-violent, 401 W. Third St. – Nov. 15: Health and safety check, 406 N. Gay St. – Nov. 16:…

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Sheriff’s report from Nov. 18, 2013

November 19, 2013

The following is the activity report of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, November 18, 2013: – 12:42 a.m.: Phone harassment, Nelson Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 4:10 a.m.: Alarm activation, 1600 S. Pere Marquette Highway, PM Township. – 8 a.m.: Assault, warrant requested, Michigan Avenue, Village of Free Soil. – 10:55 a.m.: Assist to IRS/Homeland Security on search…

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Eric Knysz’s mother arrested in connection to trooper killing

November 18, 2013

LUDINGTON — Michigan State Police have arrested Tammi Spofford, 50, mother of Eric Knysz, in connection to the murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. Knysz is accused of murdering Butterfield during a traffic stop on Custer Road in Free Soil Township on Sept. 9. Earlier this month, his wife, Sarah, pleaded guilty of being an accessory to murder…

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Feds shut down Mexican restaurant

November 18, 2013

AMBER TWP. — El Rancho Restaurant, 4743 W. U.S. 10, was raided Monday afternoon by federal agents. The restaurant has been subsequently closed. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said that deputies from his office assisted federal officers from the Internal Revenue Service, Homeland Security and “other federal branches.” He did not know the purpose of the raid. We are attempting…

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Weekend sheriff’s report: 25-year-old Ludington man arrested after chase; multiple car/deer crashes

November 18, 2013

The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office between Nov. 15 and 17, 2013. Nov. 15: – 10:50 a.m.: Felony warrant arrest, 4300 block of South Ordway Road, Eden Township; 56-year-old Custer male arrested on charge of delivery/manufacturing marijuana. – 2 p.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, U.S. 10 and Brye Road, Amber Township. Driver cited for…

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