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78th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 16, 2020.

October 16, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 16, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Samuel Courtney Clark, 33, of 130 18th St., Holland, Michigan, was found guilty Oct. 6 of operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served; outpatient treatment;…

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Teen pleads guilty to sexual assault of woman in marijuana-induced sleep.

October 15, 2020

Teen pleads guilty to sexual assault of woman in marijuana-induced sleep. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Shelby man pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Thursday, Oct. 15, after having sex with an 18-year-old woman who was asleep due to the effects of a marijuana edible. Lazaro Daniel Madrigal, of 101 72nd…

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Recent arraignments include home invasion.

October 12, 2020

Recent arraignments include home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Christopher Allen Scott, 64, of 1612 W. Kentview Dr., NE, Grand Rapids, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of first-degree home invasion and a second-offense habitual offender notice. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

October 9, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Kevin James House, 34, of 217 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Oct. 5 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $1,065 in fines and costs. One…

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78th District Court arraignments.

October 7, 2020

78th District Court arraignments. HART – The following were recently arraigned on misdemeanor charges in 78th District Court: – Gordon Eugene Zeckzer, 28, of 1135 S. 160th Ave., Hesperia; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); domestic violence. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Nikki Lei Ackley, 28, of 515 South St., Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); operating while intoxicated (OWI) and OWI with…

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