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Mears man steals military medals during break-in

February 27, 2023

Mears man steals military medals during break-in By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 41-year-old Mears man pleaded “no contest” to second-degree home invasion and breaking and entering a building with intent in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 27. Dustin Lee Carlson, of 5737 W. 2nd St., stole items of “sentimental value” including a set of Navy medals…

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Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering

February 27, 2023

Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 20-year-old Branch man pleaded “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct and breaking and entering a building with intent Monday, Feb. 27, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Jacob Bengermaine Casanova-Gleason faces a prison term of two and a half to 30 years, said…

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Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity 

February 27, 2023

Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity  The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023: 1:33 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 31-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arrested for operating with a high blood alcohol content, South Division Street, Village of Hesperia. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 12:25 p.m., (OCSO),…

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Motorcyclist leads police on high-speed chase

February 27, 2023

Motorcyclist leads police on high-speed chase The suspect reportedly reached a speed of 110 mph FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Mears man who allegedly led police on a brief car chase Feb. 18 fled from sheriff’s deputies again Friday, Feb. 24, but this time he was riding a motorcycle, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies conducted a parole…

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News alert: freezing rain knocks down power lines

February 27, 2023

News alert: freezing rain knocks down power lines Mason-Oceana 911 is receiving calls of power lines down in Oceana County Monday, Feb. 27, due to freezing rain. The following were reported: Noon, Polk Road and 136th Avenue in Elbridge Township — tree on power lines causing sparking. Noon, 148th Avenue and Johnson Road in Ferry Township. 12:20 p.m., Wilke Road…

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