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Former police chief sentenced to 150 days in jail for embezzlement.

June 5, 2017

Former police chief sentenced to 150 days in jail for embezzlement. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Former Shelby Police Chief Robert Wilson, 62, was sentenced to serve 150 days in jail and ordered to pay $70,000 in restitution for felony convictions of embezzlement $20,000-$50,000 and false vehicle code certification in 27th Circuit Court Monday afternoon, June 5.…

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High-speed chase yields jail term.

June 5, 2017

High-speed chase yields jail term. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Muskegon man was ordered to serve four months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 5, for a conviction of fleeing and eluding police. Jason Lee Spears of 3562 Algonquin Drive, testified last March that on September 23,…

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CSC victim scolds perpetrator.

June 5, 2017

CSC victim scolds perpetrator. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The victim in a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case lashed out at the 50-year-old Hesperia man who sexually assaulted her during an emotionally-charged allocution Monday, June 5, in 27th Circuit Court. Christopher Ora Eitniear, of 8864 Loop Rd., pleaded “no contest” last April to fourth-degree CSC, which is…

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OCP: Your independent, locally owned news source, 3 years and growing.

June 2, 2017

OCP: Your independent, locally owned news source, 3 years and growing. #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Recently Oceana County Press observed its third-year anniversary and we are very thankful to you, our loyal readers and our great advertisers, for the support. Our service continues to grow and we wanted to share some information with you. There is often some confusion…

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78th District Court arraignments, dismissals.

June 2, 2017

78th District Court arraignments, dismissals. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following proceedings took place recently in 78th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – Isaac Edward Routley, 40, of 1213 N. 122nd Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office May 20 for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of reckless driving. Pretrial: June 5…

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