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Jury to deliberate in CSC trial.

April 11, 2018

Jury to deliberate in CSC trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 12-member jury heard testimony from three girls in their early teens during a trial in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, April 11, for a criminal sexual conduct case against a 34-year-old Holton man. Daniel James Durbin, of 9260 S. 180th Ave., is charged with two felony counts…

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Heroin possession yields jail term.

April 9, 2018

Heroin possession yields jail term. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Ludington man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to nine months in jail for a heroin possession conviction in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 9. Cody Morgan Denton, of 2630 Sherman Rd., pleaded guilty to heroin possession less than 25 grams, Jan. 29. Denton testified…

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Montague man, 19, sent to prison for CSC.

April 9, 2018

Montague man, 19, sent to prison for CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 19-year-old Montague man was sentenced to 23 months to five years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 9. Justin Scott Theodore, of 3527 W. Webster Rd., pleaded “no…

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ESD presents Make A Difference Awards.

April 9, 2018

ESD presents Make A Difference Awards. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District recognized several people who are special in the lives of the district’s students last Friday during the Make A Difference Awards ceremony held at West Shore Community College. The awards are presented annually “in recognition of outstanding people, agencies, and businesses throughout our area that…

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Man accused of CSC rejects plea offer, faces prison.

April 9, 2018

Man accused of CSC rejects plea offer, faces prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The criminal sexual conduct case against a 41-year-old Lafayette, Indiana man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court later this month after the defendant rejected a plea offer Monday, April 9, that included a one-year cap on his jail time. Neil Ashley Hopkins,…

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