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Man arrested for embezzling from DAR Motorsports.

September 15, 2017

Man arrested for embezzling from DAR Motorsports. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Holton man faces up to 10 years in prison following his arrest for a felony of a embezzlement $20,000-$50,000. It is alleged that Brandon Taylor Gerth, of 7442 Skeels Rd., “misappropriated sales commissions,” said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon, at David Allen Racing Motorsports…

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Couple accused of sex crimes against children.

September 15, 2017

Couple accused of sex crimes against children. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A Holton couple has been charged with several felonies for alleged sex crimes against children. Daniel James Durbin, 34, of 9260 S. 180th Ave., and Ericka Lee Byler, 31, of the same address, were arraigned recently in 78th District Court for alleged sex crimes that occurred…

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TV, trail cam, ammo stolen in break-in.

September 15, 2017

TV, trail cam, ammo stolen in break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime WEARE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering reported Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 12:40 p.m. on North 88th Avenue. Two car batteries, miscellaneous coins, a 32-inch TV, a trail camera and ammunition were stolen, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity in Oceana…

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78th District Court sentencings posted Sept. 15, 2017.

September 15, 2017

78th District Court sentencings posted Sept. 15, 2017. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Danny Ray Darling, 53, of 9091 Whitbeck Rd., Montague, was found guilty Sept. 7 of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail over the next one year; no contact with victim;…

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Girl, 7, hit by vehicle.

September 15, 2017

Girl, 7, hit by vehicle. #OceanaCountyNews HART — A 7-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle after running out directly in front of it Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13, at the intersection of Johnson and Water streets near the Hart Public Schools campus, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “The juvenile female received minor injuries and was transported by Oceana…

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