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HPD news, May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

HPD news, May 5, 2023 The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, April 27, 2023: 8:40 a.m., medical Assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart 9:40 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road  and Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 10:30 a.m., medical assist – 800 block of State Street, City of Hart. 10:40 a.m., fraud…

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Felony arraignments, posted May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023

Felony arraignments, posted May 4, 2023 HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Ryan James Jeffries, of 253 E. Main St., Walkerville; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with intent to great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing: May 16 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Robert Charles Brown,…

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National Asparagus Festival to celebrate 50th year

May 3, 2023

National Asparagus Festival to celebrate 50th year By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The unique and fun-filled National Asparagus Festival that draws thousands of people hits a milestone as it celebrates its 50th year. The festival is rooted in Oceana County, which is the top producer of asparagus in Michigan, and Michigan is the leading producer in the country. So,…

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Man faces 70 months to 15 years in prison for CSC

May 3, 2023

Man faces 70 months to 15 years in prison for CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Muskegon man faces 70 months (nearly six years) to 15 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to second-degree criminal sexual conduct in 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 1. Cecil Paul Quinton, of 2798 Riverview Ave., was found mentally competent to answer…

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Guns stolen during break-in

May 2, 2023

Guns stolen during break-in PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering that was reported Friday, April 28, around noon in the 5400 block of West Ottawattamie Street, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. “A neighbor noticed the door was open, and items were discovered missing,” said Hasty.   Items stolen include older firearms, a long…

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