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Man sentenced to prison for CSC

December 1, 2023

Man sentenced to prison for CSC HART — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to three to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 27, for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Jahvauntay James Starks pleaded “no contest” to the charge, Oct. 16. The sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl occurred Feb. 4, 2023 in…

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Man sentenced to year in jail for sexually assaulting young girl

November 27, 2023

Man sentenced to year in jail for sexually assaulting young girl ‘Sharing my story was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do,’ said the victim. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 58-year-old Muskegon man who was convicted by a jury last month of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, was sentenced to one year in jail in Oceana…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 22, 2023

November 22, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 22, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Danny Lee Fennel, 47, of 6441 E. Fillmore Rd., Walkerville; third-offense domestic violence. Preliminary exam: Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. Bail: $500/10 percent. Kevin Mark Taylor, 51, of 288 McLaren St., Hesperia; felonious assault. Preliminary exam: Dec. 5…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 16, 2023

November 16, 2023
79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 16, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 16, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Lisa Marie Gillespie, of 409 E Church St., Hart, pleaded guilty Nov. 14 to disorderly person — drunk and was sentenced to 27 days suspended jail with credit for 27 days served. One felony count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 16, 2023

November 16, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 16, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Rachel Jade Tanner, 39, of 103 S. Courtland St., Hart; illegal sale/use of a financial transaction device. Preliminary exam: Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. Bail: $1,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Arron Richard Ashbrook, 18, of 124 Main St., Walkerville;…

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