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Salesman who swindled clients out of over $3,000 sentenced to jail.

June 1, 2020

Salesman who swindled clients out of over $3,000 sentenced to jail. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 59-year-old Remus man who swindled three local businesses out of over $3,000 was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 1, to serve four months in jail. Michael Gene Klein, of 12883 55th Ave., was selling cleaning products to local businesses, said…

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Hesperia man with long rap sheet sent to prison.

June 1, 2020

Hesperia man with long rap sheet sent to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 18 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 1, for a conviction of larceny $1,000-$20,000. David John Mack, of 553 S. Maple Island Rd., has 20 prior felonies and six misdemeanor convictions, said…

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Rothbury man faces CSC charges in 2 counties.

June 1, 2020

Rothbury man faces CSC charges in 2 counties. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Rothbury man lodged in the Muskegon County Jail on a felony charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) appeared in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 1, on a more serious felony charge of first-degree CSC — victim under 13. Gregory Lawrence…

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78th District Court sentencings, May 29, 2020.

May 29, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, May 29, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Raymond Franklin Thomas, Jr., 34, of 3752 Liberty Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty May 11 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to $340 in fines and costs. One count of driving…

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Child porn tops 78th District Court arraignments.

May 29, 2020

Child porn tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Carl Merlin Morgan, 49, of 56th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime. Bail: $100,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam:…

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