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Standoff suspect arraigned on 8 felony counts

June 1, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 77-year-old Hamlin Township man who was arrested early Saturday morning, May 30, at his home after allegedly firing a handgun at Mason County sheriff’s deputies was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on eight felony counts. Gary Lynn Dewey of 3239 N. Jebavy Dr., is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon,…

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Hamlin Township man arrested after firing gun at deputies during standoff

May 30, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Hamlin Township man was arrested early Saturday morning at his home after allegedly firing a handgun at Mason County sheriff’s deputies who were investigating a disturbance complaint that began Friday evening at Scotty’s Restaurant. Deputies were initially dispatched to Scotty’s Restaurant, 5910 W. US 10, at 8:13 p.m. Friday, May 29, after staff reported a…

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Man cited for driving on a revoked license following crash

May 29, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Norton Shores man was cited for driving while license revoked following a two-vehicle crash that caused an injury at the intersection of Dennis and Johnson roads Thursday, May 28, around 7 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Woman shows up late for court, tests positive for drugs

May 27, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after she reportedly showed up late for a court hearing and tested positive for drugs Tuesday morning, May 26, at the Mason County Courthouse, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mara Lee Teran was charged with contempt of court and sentenced…

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Free Soil woman arrested for child abuse, posession of meth

May 22, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested Thursday, May 21, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on charges related to child abuse and possession of methamphetamine following a well-being check involving a toddler. Deputies responded to the 1400 block of West Hoague Road after receiving information that reportedly included a video showing the woman smoking methamphetamine while…

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