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Drug death case headed to trial

October 26, 2015
Drug death case headed to trial

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case of drugs causing death against a 24-year-old Hart man, who is currently serving time in prison for an unrelated conviction, is set for trial in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 13-15. Foster Lewis Mudget appeared in court Monday, Oct. 26, with his attorney Harold Emelander, who made a motion to quash his…

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Female fugitives arrested

October 26, 2015
Female fugitives arrested

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 Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 23, 2015: – 11 a.m., a 39-year-old Shelby woman was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 7000 block of Driftwood Dr., Rothbury. Saturday,…

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‘Incorrigible juvenile’ among police activity

October 23, 2015
‘Incorrigible juvenile’ among police activity

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 recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015: – 10:39 p.m, car-deer crash, US-31 and M-20, Grant Twp. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015: – 5:10 p.m, incorrigible juvenile, MSP parking lot, Hart. Thursday,…

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Police warn motorists to watch for deer

October 23, 2015
Police warn motorists to watch for deer

HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk.   “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off the road, but first apply the brakes and watch out for…

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5 suspects arrested in 3-county drug sweep

October 22, 2015
5 suspects arrested in 3-county drug sweep

WEST MICHIGAN — Five people were arrested Wednesday, Oct. 21, on warrants following investigations handled by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) detectives in unrelated cases in Oceana, Mason and Manistee counties, according to a SSCENT press release. – Tommy Watts, 33, of Muskegon was arrested on a two-count felony warrant at the Muskegon County Jail. Watts was serving…

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