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Inmate found with heroin after arrested for fleeing police. 

April 19, 2018

Inmate found with heroin after arrested for fleeing police.  #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man who was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday afternoon, April 17, after allegedly fleeing from them in his vehicle was found in possession of heroin at the jail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Marshall Brault has been arraigned in 79th District…

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Scottville teen receives minor injuries in crash.

April 19, 2018

Scottville teen receives minor injuries in crash. #MasonCountyCrime FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Scottville woman received minor injuries after the vehicle she was operating lost control on the snowy roadway; left the road; and struck a fence Tuesday, April 17, at 7:03 a.m. on US 31 north of Townline Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent…

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Former Mason Co. man charged with possession of child sexual material.

April 18, 2018

Former Mason Co. man charged with possession of child sexual material. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — A former Mason County man who is currently serving a five to 15 year prison term for criminal sexual conduct has been arraigned on additional charges. Timothy Morton, 38, of Boon, was arraigned Tuesday in 84th District Court on the charges of possession of child sexually abusive material.…

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Police, fire report: April 17, 2018

April 18, 2018

Police, fire report: April 17, 2018 1:21 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD), Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), domestic situation, 700 block of East Filer Street, City of Ludington. 1:36 a.m., MCSO, suspicious vehicle, 5500 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 2:54 a.m., Michigan State Police (MSP), car/deer crash, no injuries, 5400 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette…

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Fight leads to parole, probation violation arrests.

April 16, 2018

Fight leads to parole, probation violation arrests. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for parole violation a 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, April 16, at at 3:28 a.m. following a 911 call reporting a “fight” in the 100 block of North Jebavy Drive, said Mason County…

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