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Councilman facing arson charges

September 30, 2014
Councilman facing arson charges

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA —  Hesperia Village Councilman David Sean Pates, 32, a co-owner of the Hesperia House restaurant, turned himself in to authorities this afternoon for allegedly setting his own restaurant on fire last spring. Pates was recently arrested in North Carolina, and local law enforcement officials were waiting for an Oct. 1 hearing to see whether…

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Hart PD recovers stolen car

September 29, 2014
Hart PD recovers stolen car

The Hart Police Department Report is is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — The owner of a 2002 Dodge Caravan contacted police early Sunday morning, Sept. 28, after he heard a noise outside his house; looked out his window; and saw his vehicle being driven away, said Police…

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Deputies arrest Hesperia man for fleeing, pot possession and suspended license

September 29, 2014
Deputies arrest Hesperia man for fleeing, pot possession and suspended license

The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Report is is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. NEWFIELD TWP. — A 26-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, Sept. 28, at 12:23 a.m. for fleeing and eluding; possession of marijuana and driving while license suspended (DWLS), second offense,…

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MSP arrests Shelby man for domestic violence

September 29, 2014
MSP arrests Shelby man for domestic violence

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. SHELBY  TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 28-year-old Shelby man for domestic violence Sunday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. in the 100 block of Chapita Hills. He was lodged in…

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Backhoe hits high-pressure gas line, Oceana Foods employees evacuate plant

September 29, 2014
Backhoe hits high-pressure gas line, Oceana Foods employees evacuate plant

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Approximately 50 employees at Oceana Foods were evacuated from the plant at 168 Lincoln St. this morning after a backhoe hit a high-pressure gas line. No injuries occurred, said Oceana County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Osborn who was called to the scene. The situation could have been much worse, Osborn said, but fortunately…

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