The following is recent police activity in Oceana County:
Monday, March 16, 2026:
- 1:03 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), an 83-year-old Rothbury man was cited for driving while license revoked, M 20 and Oceana Drive, Shelby Township.
- 3:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a minor injury was reported in a one-vehicle crash, US 31 north of Tyler Road, Hart Township.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026:
- 1:40 p.m., (MSP), a 47-year-old Hart man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, 200 block of Madison Road, Crystal Township. He posted bond and was released.
- 6:20 p.m., (MSP), two-vehicle crash causing injury, Wilke Road near 108th Avenue, Grant Township.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026:
- 9:32 p.m., (OCSO), a charge of methamphetamine possession is pending lab analysis against a 31-year-old Hesperia man who was reportedly acting suspiciously at Vida Weaver Park, Village of Hesperia.
Thursday, March 19, 2026:
- 2:15 p.m., (MSP), a 52-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended, unlawful license plate and operating without insurance following a two-vehicle crash, Monroe Road near 72nd Avenue, Monroe Township. No one was injured.
- 9:44 p.m., (OCSO), a charge of methamphetamine possession is pending lab analysis against a 50-year-old New Era man, West Garfield Road near James Street, Village of New Era.
Saturday, March 21, 2026:
- 12:43 a.m., (OCSO), a 37-year-old Mears man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Hawley Street near Winter Street, Village of Hesperia. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.
- 7:25 p.m., (MSP), a 61-year-old Branch woman was cited for driving while license suspended, US 31 near Winston Road, Grant Township.
Sunday, March 22, 2026:
- Midnight, (OCSO), a 27-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for fleeing and eluding police and carrying a concealed weapon, Garfield Road, Ferry Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.
- 12:37 p.m., (OCSO), a 38-year-old Shelby man was arrested for illegal entry, 2000 block of East Union Street, Ferry Street. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.
- 5:33 p.m., (OCSO), domestic violence, no arrest, 3200 block of Foster Street, Ferry Township.
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