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Ludington man sentenced to prison for killing infant son faces charges in Oceana County

February 17, 2023

Ludington man sentenced to prison for killing infant son faces charges in Oceana County LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Ludington man who was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Feb. 15, to 25-70 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son now also faces breaking and entering and home invasion charges in Oceana County. Craig David Overla pleaded “no…

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79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 16, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Cody Ashton-James Saunders, of 617 W. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty Jan. 17 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE) and $1,070 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to…

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Father in child fentanyl death case pleads ‘no contest’ to manslaughter

February 13, 2023

Father in child fentanyl death case pleads ‘no contest’ to manslaughter By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The father of a 4-year-old boy who died from ingesting fentanyl in a Grant Township home last July pleaded “no contest” to involuntary manslaughter — homicide in 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 13. Jacob Scott Schutter, 32, and Jodi Michelle Neino, 29, are…

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79th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies Earl Jay Vanderleest, of 6720 M 20, Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); third-offense domestic violence. Bail: $750/cash/surety.  Duane Sexton, of 3345 W. Madison Rd., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with a dangerous weapon/felonious assault. Competency…

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79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court:  Kevin Scott Lewis, of 7725 S. 100th Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty Jan. 31 of larceny $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to $510 in fines and costs. Restitution is reserved. One felony count of larceny in a…

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