Courts

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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HPD news, posted Feb. 6, 2023

February 6, 2023

HPD news, posted Feb. 6, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023: 10:04 a.m., threats complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Noon, medical assist, 400 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 1:30 p.m., larceny, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 2:10 p.m., mental health issues, 300…

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Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC

February 1, 2023

Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 32-year-old Hart man pleaded “no contest” to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Julian Lugo Reyna, of 3908 Oceana Dr., was initially charged with third-degree CSC and assault with intent…

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