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51st Circuit Court sentencings, March 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, March 1, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Willard Benton Dold, of 1959 N. Young Rd., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 8, 2021 of carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Feb. 27, 2023 to 68 days in jail with credit…

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Man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson after setting mattress on fire inside home

February 27, 2023

Man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson after setting mattress on fire inside home By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — William Rhody Dwyer, 54, pleaded “no contest” in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 27, to third-degree arson after setting a mattress on fire inside a Golden Township home. “He was renting a house in the northern part of the…

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Mears man steals military medals during break-in

February 27, 2023

Mears man steals military medals during break-in By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 41-year-old Mears man pleaded “no contest” to second-degree home invasion and breaking and entering a building with intent in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 27. Dustin Lee Carlson, of 5737 W. 2nd St., stole items of “sentimental value” including a set of Navy medals…

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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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