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Twin Lake man admits to stealing dirt bikes.

June 14, 2021

Twin Lake man admits to stealing dirt bikes. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Twin Lake man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, to breaking and entering a building with intent. Thomas Edward Burns, of 3310 E. Skeels Rd., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he broke into a barn on Skeels Road Oct.…

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Mears man pleads guilty to CSC.

June 14, 2021

Mears man pleads guilty to CSC. HART — A 43-year-old Mears man pleaded guilty to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Monday, June 14. Emilto Moreno-Gomez, of 2235 N. 56th Ave., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that three incidents occurred during a time period between March 1, 2010 to Jan. 1, 2014 in…

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Grandpa who drove drunk with grandkid in car sentenced to prison.

June 14, 2021

  Grandpa who drove drunk with grandkid in car sentenced to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 55-year-old Warren, Michigan man was sentenced to 15 months to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Steven Wayne Wunsche, of 13620 Grey Ave., testified before Judge Robert D.…

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Shelby man allegedly shoots at another man, attempts to run him over with car.

June 7, 2021

Shelby man allegedly shoots at another man, attempts to run him over with car. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A 30-year-old Shelby man faces up to life in prison for allegedly shooting at another man with a handgun and then attempting to run him over with his car Thursday night, June 3, in the Village of Shelby. Phillip Dean…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted June 4, 2021.

June 4, 2021

78th District Court arraignments, posted June 4, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Lucas Antonio Gonzales, 40, of PO Box 74, Mears: Michigan State Police (MSP); third-offense domestic violence. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety. Preliminary conference: June 7 at 3 p.m. – Dustin Douglas Clark, 29, of 2151 N. 56th Ave.,…

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