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Preliminary exam against murder suspect underway. 

June 19, 2019

Preliminary exam against murder suspect underway.  #MasonCountyCrime #BeekmanCase LUDINGTON —Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of 10550 N. US 31, Free Soil Township is currently in a preliminary examination hearing in 79th District Court at Mason County Courthouse. Beekman is accused of killing William Craig Buchanan, Jr., 32, of Mears, and injuring Katlyn Buck, 32, at Beekman’s residence. MCP/OCP is in the courtroom…

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Man to undergo psych exam in meth case.

June 18, 2019

Man to undergo psych exam in meth case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 56-year-old Branch man will undergo psychiatric testing for a methamphetamine possession case pending in 27th Circuit Court. Larry James Adams, of 2945 S. Granstyn Trail, suffered a head injury after being hit with a chainsaw, said his attorney Terry Shaw Monday, June 17, during…

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Man faces deportation after jail.

June 18, 2019

Man faces deportation after jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 32-year-old Hart man received a lighter jail term for a methamphetamine possession conviction in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 17, because he is likely being deported to Mexico following his jail stint. Victor Ivan Rodriguez, of 3479 N. 120th Ave., was sentenced to nine months in jail…

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Connecticut man sentenced for possessing marijuana in jail.

June 18, 2019

Connecticut man sentenced for possessing marijuana in jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 31-year-old Connecticut man with nine felony and 14 misdemeanor convictions in his lifetime was sentenced to 120 days in jail with credit for 120 days served for a felony conviction of prisoner possessing contraband in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 17. “You’re very lucky…

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Woman faces jail term for meth possession.

June 18, 2019

Woman faces jail term for meth possession. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 27-year-old Ludington woman faces up to six months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 17, to methamphetamine possession. Christine Ann Day, of 2301 William St., also faced charges of operating a meth lab and assault with a dangerous weapon, which…

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