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Juvenile in stabbing could face up to 10 years in prison

November 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 17-year-old suspect involved in a stabbing that took place in downtown Ludington last Friday, Nov. 22, has been charged with assault to do great bodily harm less than murder — punishable by up to 10 years in prison and carrying a weapon with unlawful intent — punishable by up to five years in…

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Police news, published Nov. 27, 2024

November 27, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported to Mason County Press: Sunday, Nov. 25, 2024 – 9:46 p.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 47-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving without security (no vehicle insurance) following a traffic stop near Nelson and Barton…

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Inmate who escaped deputies faces multiple charges

November 26, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 26-year-old inmate who attempted to escape a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Nov. 20 has been arraigned on charges of escape awaiting trial for felony. The charge is one of several Jesse Allen Totten, 26, of Ludington faces. Last Wednesday, Totten was being transported from the Mason County Jail to the Mason County Courthouse…

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Police news, published Nov. 26, 2024

November 26, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Nov. 25, 2024: 6:36 a.m., a 24-year-old Manistee man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued in Mason County, US 31 and Countyline Road, Grant Township. 10:39 a.m., two-vehicle crash,…

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Man ticketed for burning 34 tires

November 25, 2024

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Ludington man was cited for illegal burning Friday, Nov. 22, shortly after 4:30 a.m. in the 5200 block of West Deren Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to the scene at the request of the fire department to investigate the tire burning, said Sheriff Cole. They cited the suspect after 34…

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