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Pentwater man gets more jail time for reporting to jail on drugs

December 21, 2015
Pentwater man gets more jail time for reporting to jail on drugs

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Pentwater man who was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court earlier this month received an added 15 days in jail Monday, Dec. 21, for reporting to jail while under the influence of drugs. Justin Ruben Jobbins, of 554 N. Morris St., was initially ordered to serve weekends in jail, but has now…

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Free tobacco quit line available over the holidays

December 18, 2015
Free tobacco quit line available over the holidays

HART — The holiday season has arrived, and there is no better time for people to adopt a healthy, tobacco-free lifestyle. This year the Michigan Tobacco Quitline is making it easier to quit tobacco by offering free telephone coaching and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) available to Michigan residents, regardless of insurance status. From now until December 31, 2015, the Michigan…

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Domestic violence arrest

December 18, 2015
Domestic violence arrest

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015: – 6:40 p.m., truck/deer crash, Oceana Drive and Jefferson Road, Weare Township. – 6:43 p.m., a 39-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for domestic violence, 4000 block…

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78th District Court arraignments include child abuse, fraud

December 18, 2015
78th District Court arraignments include child abuse, fraud

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Steven Lee Couturier, 34, of 5631 S. Sagola Trail, New Era, was arrested Dec. 4 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree child abuse. Preliminary conference: Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10…

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78th District Court sentencings

December 17, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Bernabe Luevano, 23, of 21 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Dec. 14 of disorderly person – drunk. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $100 in fines…

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