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Defendant ‘hams it up’ during court hearing.

February 12, 2018

Defendant ‘hams it up’ during court hearing. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 46-year-old Branch man who appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 12, for sentencing on felony charges appeared more interested in his photo being taken by media than his criminal case. Seven Laroue, of 9534 N. 192nd Ave., smiled and waved a “peace sign” as…

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Hunting death case set for June trial.

February 12, 2018

Hunting death case set for June trial. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The case against a 62-year-old youth mentor and former hunting safety instructor charged with reckless discharge causing the shooting death of a 13-year-old Wyoming, Michigan boy is headed to trial. Roger Erick Hoeker, 62, of Jenison, Michigan appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 12, for…

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78th District Court sentencings posted Feb. 9, 2018.

February 9, 2018

78th District Court sentencings posted Feb. 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Alfred Martinez Escamilla, 56, of 71 Ferry St., Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 3 of second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced Feb. 5 to nine days in jail; vehicle immobilization/forfeiture; one year discretionary…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

February 9, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Trad Paul Sheafor, 28, of 5825 W. 7th St., Mears, was found guilty Dec. 18 of uttering and publishing and was sentenced Feb. 5 to 11 months in jail, with credit for one day served; two years probation; $2,200…

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Felony domestic violence, fleeing police top arraignments.

February 9, 2018

Felony domestic violence, fleeing police top arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies – Garth John Leslie, 30, of 3904 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-offense domestic violence and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: Feb. 12 at 3…

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