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Man, 70, allegedly punches deputy and bites officer.

January 2, 2023

Man, 70, allegedly punches deputy and bites officer. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 70-year-old Ludington man was arrested for assault and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police after he allegedly assaulted a female victim and then punched a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the chest and bit a Ludington police officer Thursday, Dec. 29, shortly after 9 p.m., in the 5900 block of West…

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Three-vehicle New Year’s Eve crash sends four people to the hospital.

January 2, 2023

Three-vehicle New Year’s Eve crash sends four people to the hospital. Two Good Samaritans assisting stranded motorist suffer serious injuries. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured — two of whom were seriously hurt — in a three-vehicle crash Saturday, Dec. 31, at 1 a.m. on Hoague Road east of Amber Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A…

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Adult suspect charged for firing weapon from moving vehicle 

December 29, 2022

Adult suspect charged for firing weapon from moving vehicle  SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Tiona Lara, 18, of Monroe, Mich., was arraigned today in 79th District Court on one count of carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of discharging a firearm from a vehicle, both felony charges.  Lara, along with a 15-year-old juvenile, also from Monroe, was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 28,…

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Two teens arrested for firing gun from vehicle on US 31

December 29, 2022

Two teens arrested for firing handgun from vehicle on US 31 The 911 caller was a military veteran who recognized the sound of gunfire and followed the vehicle until a deputy arrived. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Two teens — one of whom is a juvenile — were apprehended by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Dec. 28, shortly after 5 p.m. following…

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Police news, Dec. 29, 2022

December 29, 2022

Police news, Dec. 29, 2022 The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022: 3:03 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 6:24 a.m., alarm activation, City of Scottville. 11:17 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Pere Marquette…

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