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Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering

February 27, 2023

Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 20-year-old Branch man pleaded “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct and breaking and entering a building with intent Monday, Feb. 27, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Jacob Bengermaine Casanova-Gleason faces a prison term of two and a half to 30 years, said…

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79th District Court court news, Feb. 24, 2023

February 24, 2023

79th District Court court news, Feb. 24, 2023 HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Isaac Robert Gill, of 360 W. Main St., Walkerville; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); methamphetamine possession and second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS). Probable cause hearing: Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Brett Aaron Sanford,…

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Hesperia man sentenced to jail for abandoning dogs

February 24, 2023

Hesperia man sentenced to jail for abandoning dogs HART — A 35-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 38 days in jail in Oceana County’s 79th District Court for a conviction of abandoning/cruelty to animals. Thomas Carl Cryderman, of 268 Munn St., pleaded “no contest” to the charge Feb. 7, according to court records. Cryderman violated state law when he left…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 17, 2023

February 17, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Feb. 17, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Alan E. James Boyette, of 288 McLaren Lake Rd., Hesperia; OCSO; fourth-degree fleeing police and operating without a license. Probable cause hearing: Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Meredith Anne Cushman, of…

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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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