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Police news, posted July 17, 2023

July 17, 2023

Police news, posted July 17, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 13, 2023: 10:09 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), criminal sexual conduct, Oceana Shores trailer park, Grant Township. The case is under investigation. 6:57 p.m., (OCSO), animal abuse, 7700 block of East Gale Road, Newfield Township. Friday, July 14, 2023: 7 p.m., (Michigan State…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted July 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Robert Matthew Delgado, of 100 Hilltop Dr., Hart, pleaded guilty July 11 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Victim Impact Panel (VIP); Alcohol…

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79th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, posted July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023

79th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, posted July 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Roy James Alltop, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart; larceny. Pretrial: Aug. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR).   Jesus Brayan Santillian-Lopez, of 5875 N. 168th Ave., Walkerville; operating…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, posted July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

79th District Court felony arraignments, posted July 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Hector Martin Saldana, Jr., of 3261 W. Winston Rd., Rothbury; two counts of felon in possession of a firearm and one count of felony firearms. Preliminary exam: July 25 at 1…

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Driver in crash that killed motorcyclist charged with OWI causing death

July 13, 2023

Driver in crash that killed motorcyclist charged with OWI causing death PENTWATER — The 35-year-old Sand Lake man who was driving a pickup truck that crashed into a motorcycle last May is being charged with a felony of operating while intoxicated death, according to 79th District Court records. Andrew James Joldersma faces up to 15 years if convicted. The 72-year-old…

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