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78th District Court sentencings, June 16, 2022.

June 16, 2022

78th District Court sentencings, June 16, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jeremiah Lee Minzey, of 2951 S. 204th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty June 15 of improper possession of firearms and was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs and must forfeit two shot guns.   Hollis Elvin Edwards,…

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Accused killer charged with open murder, felony firearm.

June 13, 2022

Accused killer charged with open murder, felony firearm. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 32-year-old Muskegon man accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old man with a handgun in a love triangle situation Sunday on Robinhood Drive south of Rothbury was arraigned in Oceana County’s 78th District Court Monday, June 13, on charges of open murder and felony firearm.…

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Lucky Lake stabbing case stalled by psych exam.

June 6, 2022

Lucky Lake stabbing case stalled by psych exam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The case against a 45-year-old Detroit man accused of stabbing a man and assaulting another man and woman at the Lucky Lake Campground in Grant Township one year ago remains stalled in 27th Circuit Court as the court awaits a report from a psychological exam. Mario…

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Hart man sent to prison for molesting two girls.

June 6, 2022

Hart man sent to prison for molesting two girls. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 40-year-old Hart man was sentenced to 42 months to 30 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 6, for molesting two girls — ages 11 and 13.  Jose Adrian Avila, of 3609 N. Karen St., pleaded “no contest” April 11, to one…

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78th District Court felony arraignments, June 2, 2022.

June 2, 2022

78th District Court felony arraignments, June 2, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned on felony charges recently in 78th District Court: Marcelino Caal-Cho, of 5840 7th St., Mears; Michigan State Police (MSP); first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under age 13. Probable cause hearing: June 13 at 3 p.m. Bail: $250,000/cash. Susan Gaye McCleary,…

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