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Hart man sent to prison for dealing meth.

February 11, 2020

Hart man sent to prison for dealing meth. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Hart man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 11, to two to 20 years in prison for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Robert Allen King, of 3752 W. Van Buren Rd., was convicted as a second-offense habitual…

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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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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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27th Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 6, 2020.

February 6, 2020

27th Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 6, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently by Judge Bradley G. Lambrix in 27th Circuit Court: – Benjamin Anthony Kittel, 25, of 1010 S. 42nd Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Nov. 25 of assault with a weapon and was sentenced Feb. 3, 2020 to one year in jail…

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