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Second suspect in drug case stemming from teen’s death turns himself in.

January 18, 2018

Second suspect in drug case stemming from teen’s death turns himself in. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason Saya, 19, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township, turned himself into authorities Thursday and was arraigned in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse on drug charges that stemmed from the Oct. 16, 2017 traffic crash death of…

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Crashes top police activity.

January 18, 2018

Crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018: – 4:26 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Brye Road, Amber Township) Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018: – 8:31 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Hansen Road near LaSalle Road, Amber Township. – 9:05 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle…

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More details revealed in Kaleva couple’s murder-suicide.

January 17, 2018

More details revealed in Kaleva couple’s murder-suicide. BOSTON TOWNSHIP (Ionia County) — The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about the Jan. 6, 2018 murder-suicide that involved a Kaleva family with ties to Mason County. Details from the sheriff’s office reveal that husband and wife David and Lisa Somers had been arguing prior to the shooting. Lisa Somers…

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Sherman Twp. man arraigned on drug charges in case related to Ludington teen’s death.

January 17, 2018

Sherman Twp. man arraigned on drug charges in case related to Ludington teen’s death. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Paul James Saya, 52, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township was arraigned today in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse on drug charges that stemmed from the Oct. 16, 2017 traffic crash death of 16-year-old Henry…

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Ludington man arrested on assault, kidnapping charges in Ottawa County.

January 17, 2018

Ludington man arrested on assault, kidnapping charges in Ottawa County. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. OTTAWA COUNTY — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested Jan. 11 by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office on several charges. Jason Matthew Kapala was charged with kidnapping/domestic assault- unlawful imprisonment, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, felonious assault, and habitual offender,…

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