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78th District Court arraignments include child abuse, fraud

December 18, 2015
78th District Court arraignments include child abuse, fraud

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Steven Lee Couturier, 34, of 5631 S. Sagola Trail, New Era, was arrested Dec. 4 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree child abuse. Preliminary conference: Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10…

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78th District Court sentencings

December 17, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Bernabe Luevano, 23, of 21 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Dec. 14 of disorderly person – drunk. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $100 in fines…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings include CSC, welfare fraud, meth possession

December 11, 2015
27th Circuit Court sentencings include CSC, welfare fraud, meth possession

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Edward James Riley, 34, of 2163 Indian Trail, Muskegon, was found guilty Oct. 26 of lying to a peace officer. He was sentenced Dec. 7 to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 76 days served;…

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78th District Court sentencings, arraignments

December 11, 2015
78th District Court sentencings, arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in 78th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – Samantha Lea Houston, 29, of 415 Hart St., Hart, was arrested Dec. 3 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of stealing/retaining a financial transaction device without consent. Preliminary conference: Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. – Maxwell Jame Gauss,…

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Rothbury man sent to jail for CSC

December 7, 2015
Rothbury man sent to jail for CSC

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to one year in jail for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 7. Ryanthoni Hilliard, of 9154 S. Oceana Dr., was also sentenced to five years probation; must register as a sex offender; and must have no contact with…

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