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Hart man pleads to fetanyl delivery, faces more prison time.

February 1, 2016
Hart man pleads to fetanyl delivery, faces more prison time.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Hart man currently incarcerated in prison faces up to 44 additional months in prison after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 1, to delivery of fetanyl. Foster Lewis Mudget was facing a more serious charge of delivery of a controlled substance causing death stemming from the death of…

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HPD investigates ShopKo embezzlement.

February 1, 2016

HART — The Hart Police Department investigated an embezzlement case at ShopKo Hometown, at 2278 N. Comfort Dr., that involves the theft of approximately $1,500, according to Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. A 28-year-old Hart woman is the suspect, Leimback said, and the embezzlement allegedly occurred over a three-month period from November of 2015 through the end of January. Police received the…

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Police respond to minor crashes.

February 1, 2016
Police respond to minor crashes.

The following is weekend activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016: – 2 a.m., one-car crash, no injuries, Oceana Drive and Filmore Road, Hart Township. – 6:46 p.m., car/deer crash, 88th Ave. and Skeels Rd., Grant Township. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016: – 7:04 p.m., car/deer crash, Tyler Rd. and 136th…

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Termite Bridge gate damaged; police seek info.

February 1, 2016
Termite Bridge gate damaged; police seek info.

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that caused extensive damage to the gate at Termite Bridge at the Silver Lake State Park. Deputies were dispatched to the scene Friday, Jan. 29, and it appears the  gate was damaged the previous night.     “Someone had damaged the gate very badly,” said Lt. Craig Mast.…

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Cordless drill found.

January 29, 2016
Cordless drill found.

HART — The cordless drill pictured at left was found at the intersection of State and Washington streets, and police are seeking the owner. It is being held at the Hart Police Department, which can be reached by calling 231-873-2488.

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