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27th Circuit Court sentencings include meth lab operation.

May 14, 2016
27th Circuit Court sentencings include meth lab operation.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Darin Colt Cunningham, 33, of 8950 East Newfield Dr., Hesperia, was found guilty March 16 of operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab. He was sentenced…

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Parolee allegedly sneaks drugs hidden inside her body into jail.

May 13, 2016
Parolee allegedly sneaks drugs hidden inside her body into jail.

Drugs were reportedly stolen from AFC home where she lived. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart woman who is on parole allegedly smuggled drugs into the Oceana County Jail that she reportedly stole from the adult foster care home where she was living by inserting nearly 70 pills inside her vaginal canal. Rachelle Joyce Fitch was arrested…

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78th District Court sentencings.

May 13, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Roberto Loza-Riveria, 22, of 503 S. State St., Apt. 3, Hart, was found guilty May 10 of operating with a high blood alcohol content…

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Stolen property recovered during domestic call.

May 13, 2016
Stolen property recovered during domestic call.

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Walkerville man, who was arrested for domestic violence and on Friend of the Court charges Wednesday afternoon May 11 at the Little Pebama Lake Federal Forest Campground, could face additional charges in connection to stolen property that Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies recovered at the scene, said Lt. Craig Mast of the sheriff’s office. Bobby Jo…

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Sheriff candidate Q&A session May 19.

May 11, 2016
Sheriff candidate Q&A session May 19.

SHELBY — Lt. Craig Mast (R-Hart), Undersheriff Tim Priese (R-New Era) and Deputy Leroy Strait (R-Montague) are vying for the office of Oceana County Sheriff. All three candidates will attend a question-and-answer session in order to allow the public to get to know them better. The event is free to the public and is set for Thursday, May 19, at…

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