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New Era Police Chief to retire after 61 years in law enforcement

June 30, 2025

Chief Roy Strait turns 88 years old July 3 By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEW ERA — New Era Police Chief Roy Strait is hanging up his police officer hat after a 61-year career in law enforcement. Chief Strait’s last day on the job will be Thursday, July 3, which is also his 88th birthday. The chief’s long career in…

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Sheriff’s office to participate in Operation Dry Water July 4-6

June 30, 2025

Boaters can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence on the water, including sobriety checkpoints and targeted patrols.  PENTWATER – The Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of the busiest times of the year on the water, with millions of boaters across the United States taking to lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. This increased activity often leads to…

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Police news, published June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  Monday, June 23, 2025: 8:57 p.m,. A 27-year-old Linden, Michigan man was arrested for probation violation and operating under the influence of drugs, 8600 block of Silver Lake Road, Golden Township. A charge of possession with intent to deliver is pending lab analysis…

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Suspect in counterfeit money case identified

June 27, 2025

OCP readers help find suspect HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office “has identified a suspect and is working through the investigation” in a counterfeit money case, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The sheriff’s office was seeking a person of interest in the crime, which occurred at Ed’s Orchard Market in Hesperia. “The suspect was identified through the OCP…

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79th District Court arraignments, published June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Tony Liu, 27, of Swedesboro, New Jersey; delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic less than 50 grams. Preliminary exam: July 8 at 1 p.m. – Richard Allen Edlund II, 47, of Rothbury; methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: July 15 at 1…

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