Emotions run high during hunting death case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – Emotions ran high Monday morning, Sept. 10, in 27th Circuit Court during the sentencing of a 63-year-old Jenison man serving as a youth mentor and hunting safety instructor, who carelessly discharged his gun killing a 13-year-old Wyoming, Michigan boy. Roger Erick Hoeker shot William “Billy” Gort, Jr.…
Seeking CASA volunteers. HART – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oceana is recruiting volunteers for training this fall. CASA volunteers are assigned by the judge to represent the best interest of children in abuse and neglect court proceedings. The CASA volunteer visits with the child regularly, gathers information and background on their case; prepares written reports for the…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Derek Scott Zuniga, 38, of 2105 Union St., Shelby, was found guilty Aug. 27 of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced to 75 days in jail; one year discretionary jail; and $450 in fines in costs. He received credit…
Man who escaped police custody arraigned. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Shayne Chris Smith, 30, of 235 McLaren Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) and the Hesperia Police Department for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of escaping lawful custody.…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Korbin Cruz Garcia, 23, of 1242 W. Hazel Rd., Hart, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Aug. 27 to 16 months to five years in prison and $278 in fines and costs. Probation, which stems from a…
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