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Sweet justice?

September 25, 2015
Sweet justice?

HART– Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon gets a pie in the face from defense attorney Julie Springstead Waltz during a fundraiser for United Way Friday, Sept. 25, on the courthouse lawn. Hansen Foods donated the pies. Photo by Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Dave Gregwer.  

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78th District Court arraignments

September 25, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Freddie Lee Patterson II, 29, of 1923 Ray St., Muskegon, was arrested Sept. 5 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) in the Village of Rothbury for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary…

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78th District Court sentencings

September 25, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Brandon Lee Burkett, 25, of 6315 S. Ryerson Rd. Twin Lake, was found guilty Sept. 21 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; $1,580 in fines…

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Domestic assault arrest

September 25, 2015
Domestic assault arrest

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. ROTHBURY — A 30-year-old Montague woman was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for domestic assault Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8:15 p.m. in the 2000 block of Winston Road. MSP also responded to a car-deer crash…

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Drunk driver arrested following crash

September 24, 2015
Drunk driver arrested following crash

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. CLAYBANKS TWP. — A 55-year-old Shelby woman was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for operating while intoxicated Wednesday, Sept. 23, following a property damage crash at 9:13 p.m. at 56th Avenue and Winston Road. Other…

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