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Scaffolding recovered.

July 1, 2016
Scaffolding recovered.

#OceanaCountyNews    #HesperiaNews HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was sent to a rural area near Hesperia to investigate an illegal dumping complaint Tuesday, June 28, and the responding deputy found someone had dumped what appears to be a stolen set of construction scaffolding, also known as a “pick,” said Lt. Craig Mast. Some of the sections have some…

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78th District Court arraignments include home invasion, arson, CSC.

July 1, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include home invasion, arson, CSC.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Wade James VanGelderen, 36, of 3242 48th St., Hamilton, Michigan, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’ Office (OCSO) for two felony counts of second-degree home invasion; attempted second-degree arson; and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: July 5…

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Salazar happy in new role as chief.

July 1, 2016
Salazar happy in new role as chief.

#OceanaCountyNews      #HartNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Juan Salazar was recently appointed as the new chief of the Hart Police Department, taking over for long-time chief Dan Leimback who retired after 40 years on the force. Salazar, 31, is a familiar face for Hart residents. The Hart native has been an HPD officer for nine years. A…

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Marijuana possession arrest.

July 1, 2016
Marijuana possession arrest.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — A 23-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for possession of marijuana Thursday, June 30, at 3:10 a.m. at the intersection of Polk Road and State Street. Other recent MSP activity includes: Wednesday, June 29, 2016: – 1:38 p.m., car/deer crash, 64th Avenue and Hayes Road, Shelby Township. –…

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78th District Court sentencings.

June 30, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Kara Frances Johnson, 25, of 5900 Water Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty June 27 of operating while impaired and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and…

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