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Teen sentenced to 6 months in jail for break-in.

February 1, 2016
Teen sentenced to 6 months in jail for break-in.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 1, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Morgan James Pearson, of 160 E. East St., testified last December that he and two co-defendants…

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Warrant issued for defendant who skips court hearing in police assault case.

February 1, 2016
Warrant issued for defendant who skips court hearing in police assault case.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 24-year-old Shelby man accused of assaulting a Shelby police officer last October failed to appear for a final status conference in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 1, and Judge Anthony A. Monton ordered that a bench warrant be issued for his arrest. Monton revoked the bond of Brett Anthony Peoples, of 109…

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Hart man pleads to fetanyl delivery, faces more prison time.

February 1, 2016
Hart man pleads to fetanyl delivery, faces more prison time.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Hart man currently incarcerated in prison faces up to 44 additional months in prison after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 1, to delivery of fetanyl. Foster Lewis Mudget was facing a more serious charge of delivery of a controlled substance causing death stemming from the death of…

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HPD investigates ShopKo embezzlement.

February 1, 2016

HART — The Hart Police Department investigated an embezzlement case at ShopKo Hometown, at 2278 N. Comfort Dr., that involves the theft of approximately $1,500, according to Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. A 28-year-old Hart woman is the suspect, Leimback said, and the embezzlement allegedly occurred over a three-month period from November of 2015 through the end of January. Police received the…

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Termite Bridge gate damaged; police seek info.

February 1, 2016
Termite Bridge gate damaged; police seek info.

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that caused extensive damage to the gate at Termite Bridge at the Silver Lake State Park. Deputies were dispatched to the scene Friday, Jan. 29, and it appears the  gate was damaged the previous night.     “Someone had damaged the gate very badly,” said Lt. Craig Mast.…

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