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Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest. 

January 13, 2023

Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Five grams of suspected methamphetamine were found on a male suspect during a shoplifting investigation Thursday, Jan. 12, shortly before 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 30-year-old Mears man and a 32-year-old Hart woman were both arrested on charges of retail fraud following a traffic…

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Identity theft investigations top police activity

January 11, 2023

Identity theft investigations top police activity HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A case of identity theft was reported to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 10, shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the 4600 block of North Tamarack Road. “The complainant noticed money missing out of an account, and upon checking, found suspicious activity on other accounts as well all over the…

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150 gallons of diesel fuel stolen from semi 

January 10, 2023

150 gallons of diesel fuel stolen from semi  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Approximately 150 gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a semi truck’s fuel tanks while it was parked over the weekend in the 4800 block of West US 10, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The theft was reported Monday, Jan. 9. In a separate incident, Mason County…

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Two Free Soil teens injured in rollover crash on icy roads

January 9, 2023

Two Free Soil teens injured in rollover crash on icy roads GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two 18-year-old Free Soil men received suffered “non-life-threatening injuries” after their vehicle lost control on icy roads; left the roadway; and rolled over on Quarterline Road south of Countyline Road Saturday, Jan. 7, shortly after 9 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Both teens…

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Three accused shoplifters flee from Dollar General before police arrive

January 9, 2023

Three accused shoplifters flee from Dollar General before police arrive GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shoplifting case involving three Manistee people who began stealing merchandise from Dollar General on North US 31, but fled before deputies arrived Friday, Jan. 6, shortly before 9 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported…

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