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Hart man sent to prison for child porn.

March 9, 2020

Hart man sent to prison for child porn. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Hart man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 9, to 13 months to four years in prison for a conviction of child sexually-abusive material. Ottoniel Fonseca, of 215 S. State St., pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 13. During his testimony…

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Muskegon man sentenced to jail for receiving stolen quad.

March 9, 2020

Muskegon man sentenced to jail for receiving stolen quad. OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to six months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 9, for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property. Jacob Michael Bectel, of 569 Sunshine Lane, pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 13. Bectel testified in…

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Breaking and entering tops 78th District Court arraignments.

March 5, 2020

Breaking and entering tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Troy James Hern-Slocum, 28, of 169 South Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 16…

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Man accused of strangling ex-girlfriend has long rap sheet.

March 5, 2020

Man accused of strangling ex-girlfriend has long rap sheet. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Mears man who was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly holding his ex-girlfriend captive in her house several hours and assaulting her last weekend has an extensive criminal record that includes 30 prior convictions. Joseph Alan Riggs, of 5839 5th St.,…

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78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Feb. 28, 2020.

February 28, 2020

78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Feb. 28, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Juan Sanchez, Jr., 23, of 115 W. 6th St., Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 21 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Feb. 24 to 93 days suspended jail with credit for three days…

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