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Werkema
HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court:
Timothy John Werkema, 44, of Howard City, Mich.; third-offense operating while intoxicated and misdemeanors of driving while license suspended and open intoxicants. Offense date: May 19, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: July 28 at 1 p.m.
Dukes
Matthew Charles Dukes, 40, of New Era, fourth-degree fleeing a police officer. Offense date: June 24, 2026. Agency: Not listed. Bail: $5,000/surety. Bound over to 51st Circuit Court. Pretrial: Aug. 3 at 10:35 a.m.
Dubois
Dakoda Lee Dubois, 34, of Montague, fourth-degree fleeing police officer. Offense date: July 7, 2026. Agency: OCSO. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: July 28 at 1 p.m.
Norris
Todd Alan Norris, 55, of Rothbury, third-degree fleeing police officer. Offense date: July 8, 2026. Agency: OCSO. Bail: $350/10 percent. Preliminary exam: July 28 at 1 p.m.
Witham
Jeremy Allen Witham, 36, of Montague, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: April 20, 2026. Agency: OCSO. Bail: $5,000/PR. Preliminary exam: July 28 at 1 p.m.
Lloyd
Cameron Michael Lloyd, 35, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: April 20, 2026. Agency: OCSO. Bail: $5,000/PR. Probable cause hearing: Aug. 18 at 1 p.m.
Gomez
Carlos Javier Gomez, 27, of New Era, unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle/car theft. Offense date: July 4, 2026. Agency: Not listed. Bail: $2,500/PR. Case bound over to 51st Circuit Court. Pretrial: Aug. 10 at 9:25 a.m.
Smith
Devon Izac Mathew Smith, 30, of Montague, third-offense operating while intoxicated. Agency: OCSO. Offense date: July 5, 2026. Bail: $1,000/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Aug. 11 at 1 p.m.
Dimnych
Andriy Yaroslavovych Dimnych, 32, of Chicago, possession of a schedule 1-3 drug and delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Offense date: June 26, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police. Bail: $750/10 percent. Preliminary exam: July 28 at 1 p.m.
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