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Attorneys file motions in baby death case

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Attorneys representing a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her son, 7-month-old Maverick Lyle Bouck, presented motions in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11. Attorney Timothy Hayes represents Elizabeth LynnLanor Hogan, and attorney Ryan Good represents Devin Austin…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, May 11, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Joe Don Baisden, 47, pleaded no contest March 23 to a high-court misdemeanor of failure to comply with sex offender registration duties and was sentenced May 11 to five months in jail with credit for 90 days served; two years probation; and $198 in fines…

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Man receives prison sentence for meth, probation violation

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — A 42-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and probation violation. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski ordered Robert Joe Smith II to serve concurrent terms of 18 months to 10 years with credit for 128 days served in jail and 17…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Derek William Millis, 44, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Feb. 2, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: May 26 at 1 p.m. Chelsea Marie Gardner, 28, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Jan. 30, 2026. Agency:…

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Man sentenced to prison for meth delivery/manufacture

May 5, 2026

HART — A 27-year-old man was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 4, according to court records. Kaleb Joshua-James Pringle pleaded guilty to the charge, March 9. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski gave Pringle credit for 52 days served in jail. His Oceana County…

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