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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals posted Nov. 11, 2017.

November 11, 2017

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals posted Nov. 11, 2017. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Robin Lee Jones, 61, of 8030 W. Lumberjack Dr., Mears, was found guilty Sept. 25 of operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…

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Embezzlement from Wesco tops arraignments.

November 10, 2017

Embezzlement from Wesco tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – David Kortman, 27, of 1848 Commerce St., Muskegon, was arrested by the New Era Police Department for a felony of embezzlement $1,000-$20,000. It is alleged that Kortman embezzled from the New Era Wesco store. Preliminary exam: Nov.…

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Hart man charged with felony for allegedly killing dog.

November 9, 2017

Hart man charged with felony for allegedly killing dog. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. HART — A 43-year-old Hart man faces a felony of killing/torturing an animal for allegedly killing his dog due to not properly caring for it. William Jon Monroe, of 3291 N. 120th Ave., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 2 for a felony of…

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HPD handles parole violation, drunk driving arrests.

November 9, 2017

HPD handles parole violation, drunk driving arrests. #HartPoliceDepartment #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department​: Thursday, November 2, 2017: – 8:37 a.m., parole violation, 300 block of State Street, City of Hart. A-27-year-old Baldwin man was arrested and lodged in the Oceana County Jail. – 2:51 p.m., fraud complaint, City of Hart. – 7:51…

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Village reduces police patrols during winter.

November 8, 2017

Village reduces police patrols during winter. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PENTWATER — In an effort to save money during the slower winter months, the Village of Pentwater is converting two full-time officers into part-time officers through mid-May. Pentwater Village Manager Christopher Brown said the staffing change is projected to save the village approximately $40,000 during the remainder of this…

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