Dog torture tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Russell Allen Morton, 61, of 3038 Tahoe Trail, New Era, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of killing/torturing an animal. Preliminary conference: Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Dog killing case set for trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The case against a 43-year-old Hart man accused of killing his dog is headed to trial in June in 27th Circuit Court. William Jon Monroe, of 3291 N. 120th Ave., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 2 for a felony of killing/torturing an animal…
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…
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…
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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