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Father in child fentanyl death case sentenced to prison

April 17, 2023

Father in child fentanyl death case sentenced to prison ‘The parent made choices, and for that reason, we have a child who will never see his fifth birthday.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Grant Township man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the July 1, 2022 fentanyl death of his 4-year-old son was sentenced to 50…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 14, 2023

April 14, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted April 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Michael Lee Terryn, of 1135 W. Lever Rd., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); fourth-degree fleeing police and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Probable cause hearing: April 11. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Pacey Nicoleus Murphy, of…

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79th District Court sentencings, April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, April 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Amanda Lynn Dougherty, of 2325 S. 64th Ave., Shelby, was found guilty April 4 of abandoning/cruelty to animals and was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs. Melyssa-Ann Elvira Rodgers, of 5030 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia,…

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Dispute over alleged romantic affair turns violent

April 13, 2023

Dispute over alleged romantic affair turns violent Fight involved a knife, baseball bat, car ramming, death threats. By Allison Scarbrough NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Hesperia man faces a felony of assault with intent to murder following a violent encounter with a 64-year-old Hesperia man over an alleged love triangle.  Joseph Owen Pulsipher, of 9430 E. Filmore Rd., remains lodged…

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Child fentanyl death case against mother heads to trial

April 10, 2023

Child fentanyl death case against mother heads to trial By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The criminal case against a 30-year-old Grant Township woman charged with manslaughter and child abuse in connection to the July 1, 2022 fentanyl death of her 4-year-old son is headed to trial in 51st Circuit Court. Jodi Michelle Neino, who is lodged in the Oceana…

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