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MSP urges citizens to keep car doors locked

February 16, 2026

MASON COUNTY — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is encouraging citizens to keep their car doors locked due to a recent string of thefts from vehicles. “There has been a recent uptick of break-ins and larcenies from automobiles within our post area,” said MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas. “MSP is encouraging everyone to lock your doors and take anything of…

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Police news, published Feb. 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026: 6:15 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving without a license following a traffic stop near Stearns Drive, City of Ludington. 11:40 p.m., (Mason County…

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February 15, 2026

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Eric Thomas Bozeman, 23, possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Offense date: Nov. 11, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 25 at 1:30 p.m. – Earnest Milton III, 44, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, along with…

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Police news, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026: 6:39 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 7:03 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Chauvez Road west of…

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