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Cuffed suspect escapes police chief

October 10, 2014
Cuffed suspect escapes police chief

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — A handcuffed 22-year-old Hesperia man who was under arrest on outstanding Ottawa County warrants escaped from Hesperia Police Chief Dale Gibbs at the Hesperia Police Department Thursday afternoon, Oct. 9, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Gibbs could not immediately be reached for comment, and updates to this story will be posted…

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Weapons, pitbull, pot, TV thefts among sheriff’s department activity

October 10, 2014
Weapons, pitbull, pot, TV thefts among sheriff’s department activity

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. BENONA TWP. — A .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol and a three-blade knife were stolen from a residence in the 400 block of North 48th Avenue Thursday, Oct. 9. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the complaint that was received at 12:45 p.m. The knife is described as having knife, saw and gut-hook blades. OCSO…

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Vacuum salesman skips trial

October 9, 2014
Vacuum salesman skips trial

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — An “overly-aggressive” vacuum salesman who allegedly barged into local elderly people’s homes last spring failed to appear at his jury trial and is now at large, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon. Darnell Marquis Burton, 35, of 448 NE Sweet St., Grand Rapids failed to appear for his trial in 78th District Court,…

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78th District Court arraignments

October 9, 2014
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: –      Jenny Lynn Stark, 37, of 360 E. Tuttle Rd., Lot 227, Ionia, was arrested Sept. 26 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended (DWLS). A pretrial is set for Nov. 4…

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State police arrest juvenile for domestic assault

October 9, 2014
State police arrest juvenile for domestic assault

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 GRANT TWP. — A male juvenile suspect was arrested by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 8:22 p.m. for a domestic assault that occurred in the 1500 block of East Wilke Road. Emergency…

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