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Man testifies he returned to crime scene to steal gas after stealing quad.

February 10, 2020

Man testifies he returned to crime scene to steal gas after stealing quad. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Shelby man testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 10, that he stole a quad from a barn in Leavitt Township last December and then returned to the crime scene to steal gas. Logan Nathaniel Duvall, of 84…

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Hash oil lab case could result in plea.

February 10, 2020

Hash oil lab case could result in plea. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The case against a 27-year-old Mears man charged with operating/maintaining a lab is scheduled for trial next month in 27th Circuit Court, but a plea offer may eliminate the need for a trial. Travis Michael Gale, of 5178 W. Fox Rd., is also charged with…

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MSP busy with crashes on snowy roads.

February 10, 2020

MSP busy with crashes on snowy roads. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 7, 2020: – 11:05 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 near Oceana Drive, Grant Township. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020: – 1:03 a.m., assault and battery and fugitive warrant, 1000 block of Michigan…

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78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2020.

February 8, 2020

78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Justin Darwin-Max Allen, 28, of 2304 186th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of methamphetamine possession and narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Feb.…

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Proposed legislation could help embattled village.

February 7, 2020

Proposed legislation could help embattled village. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — For nearly a year, the feuding Hesperia Village Council has not been able to hold a meeting due to a lack of council members present. Michigan State Senator Jon Bumstead serves the 34th District, which includes Oceana, Newaygo and Muskegon counties, and Hesperia is uniquely situated in both…

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