Case encounters hurdle as alleged domestic violence victim claims she not assaulted By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 37-year-old Pentwater man was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, April 13, on multiple charges stemming from an alleged domestic assault that resulted in the stabbing death of the victim’s pit bull. John Paul Redmond is charged with…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, April 7, 2026: 12:55 a.m., a 30-year-old Shelby man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated, driving while license revoked, operating an unregistered vehicle and operating without insurance, South Oceana Drive,…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Shenel Lee Rudd-Corbin, 22, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty Feb. 3 to operating with a high blood alcohol content and was sentenced April 7 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; six months probation; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $705 in fines…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood watch for several counties, including Mason, Oceana, Lake and Newaygo, through Wednesday morning, April 15. “Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded,” states NWS. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across most of Michigan Monday and Tuesday,…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felony Jacob Donald Alberts, 30, of Shelby, third-offense operating while intoxicated, fleeing a police officer and driving while license suspended. Offense date: April 7, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $1,500/10 percent. Probable cause conference: April 21 at 1 p.m. Jeremy Joseph Scheel, 49, of…
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