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Theft suspect remains at large.

December 3, 2019

Theft suspect remains at large. #OceanaCountyCrime NEW ERA – The New Era Police Department continues its investigation of a theft at Veltman Hardware Store, Oct. 8, and is asking for the public’s help. Police are seeking assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stole a Firman generator valued at approximately $600 and a box of Midwest Fasteners-brand screws from the…

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Strangulation case heads to trial.

December 3, 2019

Strangulation case heads to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The case against a 24-year-old Bitely man accused of assaulting his wife by strangulation is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. Thomas Jay Gager, of 2316 W. Pinewood Blvd., rejected a plea offer in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 2. Gager, who is lodged in the Oceana…

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Sex offender faces return to prison for failing to register.

December 2, 2019

Sex offender faces return to prison for failing to register. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 32-year-old Rothbury man faces a return trip to prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 2, to failing to register as a sex offender. Hector Martin Saldana, Jr., of 3261 W. Winston Rd., is looking at a sentence of…

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Ludington man faces prison for home invasion.

December 2, 2019

Ludington man faces prison for home invasion. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old Ludington man faces serving 16 months in prison after pleading “no contest” Monday, Dec. 2, in 27th Circuit Court to second-degree home invasion. Joshua Mark Bassett-Lynch, of 5813 Iris Rd., was initially charged with first-degree home invasion which was dismissed in a plea agreement.…

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Police busy with fugitive warrants, drugged driving arrests.

December 2, 2019

Police busy with fugitive warrants, drugged driving arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the Thanksgiving weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019: – 1 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 63-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating without a license, northbound US 31 near M 20, Shelby Township. – 2 p.m., (MSP), a 22-year-old Ravenna man was arrested…

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