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Man gets probation for deadly pickup truck/motorcycle crash.

June 21, 2019

Man gets probation for deadly pickup truck/motorcycle crash. OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Spring Lake man received a one-year suspended jail sentence and one year probation for the crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist and serious injuries suffered by another motorcyclist, July 28, 2018, in Grant Township. Jeremy Gene Velik, of 2020 Pontaluna…

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Murder case bound over to circuit court.

June 19, 2019

Murder case bound over to circuit court. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township was bound over to 51st Circuit Court following a preliminary examination in 79th District Court Wednesday, June 19. Beekman is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears, April 16, and wounding 32-year-old Kaitlin…

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Preliminary exam against murder suspect underway. 

June 19, 2019

Preliminary exam against murder suspect underway.  #MasonCountyCrime #BeekmanCase LUDINGTON —Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of 10550 N. US 31, Free Soil Township is currently in a preliminary examination hearing in 79th District Court at Mason County Courthouse. Beekman is accused of killing William Craig Buchanan, Jr., 32, of Mears, and injuring Katlyn Buck, 32, at Beekman’s residence. MCP/OCP is in the courtroom…

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Man to undergo psych exam in meth case.

June 18, 2019

Man to undergo psych exam in meth case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 56-year-old Branch man will undergo psychiatric testing for a methamphetamine possession case pending in 27th Circuit Court. Larry James Adams, of 2945 S. Granstyn Trail, suffered a head injury after being hit with a chainsaw, said his attorney Terry Shaw Monday, June 17, during…

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Man faces deportation after jail.

June 18, 2019

Man faces deportation after jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 32-year-old Hart man received a lighter jail term for a methamphetamine possession conviction in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 17, because he is likely being deported to Mexico following his jail stint. Victor Ivan Rodriguez, of 3479 N. 120th Ave., was sentenced to nine months in jail…

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