Courts

Mears man faces year in jail for felonious assault.

June 6, 2016
Mears man faces year in jail for felonious assault.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Mears man faces up to a year in jail after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 6, to felonious assault. Fred Austin Tanner, Jr., of 69 S. 56th Ave., Mears, was arrested April 29 by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for felonies of first-degree home invasion,…

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Bond increased for Mears man facing strangulation, arson charges.

June 6, 2016
Bond increased for Mears man facing strangulation, arson charges.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The jail bond for a 28-year-old Mears man who faces charges of assault by strangulation, arson pre-burn $200-$1,000 and larceny $100-$1,000 was increased to $100,000 cash by 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton Monday, June 6. Jacob Allen Wilson, of 5549 Cherry Court, was “involved in an altercation” with a family member and…

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Woman pleads to theft; jail drug smuggling charge dismissed.

June 6, 2016
Woman pleads to theft; jail drug smuggling charge dismissed.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart woman who allegedly smuggled drugs into the Oceana County Jail that she stole from the adult foster care home where she was living pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 6, to larceny in a building. One count of furnishing contraband to prisoners was dismissed against Rachelle Joyce Fitch…

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78th District Court sentencings.

June 3, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Angelena Bigsby, 31, of 5390 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was found guilty May 25 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and sentenced to…

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78th District Court arraignments.

June 3, 2016
78th District Court arraignments.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.04r4r905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Travis Arden Clements, 34, of 5622 S. Water Rd., New Era, was arrested May 14 by the Oceana…

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