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Dog shot by rifle survives.

January 18, 2018

Dog shot by rifle survives. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A dog that was shot by a .22-caliber rifle on West Tahoe Trail Tuesday night, Jan. 16, is recuperating at home, and criminal charges are pending, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. The gun was confiscated by police, and the case is going to be…

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Hart man reportedly wields handgun.

January 18, 2018

Hart man reportedly wields handgun. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Hart man who allegedly wielded a handgun Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, while at a residence on South 72nd Avenue could face a charge of felonious assault, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect, who currently is in police custody on marijuana possession and…

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HPD busy with crashes, thefts.

January 18, 2018

HPD busy with crashes, thefts. #OceanaCountyCrime ​ The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018: – 2:48 a.m., medical assist, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 12:10 p.m., general assistance, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 1:30 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart.…

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Branch man found guilty of resisting police, destroying building following trial.

January 17, 2018

Branch man found guilty of resisting police, destroying building following trial. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 46-year-old Branch man is awaiting sentencing after a 12-member jury in 27th Circuit Court found him guilty of two counts of resisting and opposing police and malicious destruction of a building last month, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Seven…

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Car/tractor crash, laptop larceny among police activity.

January 16, 2018

Car/tractor crash, laptop larceny among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018: – 8:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car vs. tractor crash, no injuries, Baseline Road and Oceana Drive, Shelby Township. – 2 p.m., (MSP), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Wilke Road and 112th Avenue, Grant Township. – 8:03 p.m., (MSP), car/deer…

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