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Several traffic crashes Monday

July 1, 2014

LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several crashes Monday. Below is the activity of the MCSO for Monday, June 30, 2014: – 2:53 a.m.: Alarm activation, 4700 block of West U.S. 10, Amber Twp. – 10:40 a.m.: Vehicle vs. pedestrian crash, U.S. 10 and Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Twp. See related story. A 57-year-old Ludington man…

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Local broadcaster arrested for drug possession

June 30, 2014
Local broadcaster arrested for drug possession

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Local news broadcaster Steve Ruba was arraigned today on a charge of delivery of marijuana. The 49-year-old Ludington resident was arrested Sunday at 8:02 p.m. by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the corner of Lakeshore Drive and Iris Road. He was arrested with about 20 grams of marijuana in his possession. Ruba is being held…

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UPDATE: Driver who struck pedestrian issued ticket

June 30, 2014
UPDATE: Driver who struck pedestrian issued ticket

UPDATE: PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The driver who struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk this morning has been issued a ticket for failure to yield. The crash occurred around 10:45 a.m. when the pedestrian was attempting to cross U.S. 10 at the Jebavy Drive intersection; he had the right-of-way, as do all pedestrians crossing with the green light. He was…

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Scottville man arrested after roadside nap

June 30, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — An evening nap alongside the road got a 41-year-old Scottville man arrested early Sunday morning. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. 31 and Sugar Grove Road at 12:32 a.m. for a report of a person lying alongside the road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the man was wanted on a warrant…

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Prowling suspect arrested north of Scottville

June 27, 2014

CUSTER TWP. — A 21-year-old Burr Oak man was arrested Thursday night after law enforcement was called to a prowler complaint in the 800 block of North U.S. 31 just outside of Scottville. The initial 911 dispatch said a woman heard tapping on her window and her dog was barking. The home apparently had been broken into previously. Mason County…

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