By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Mears man faces up to a year in jail after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 6, to felonious assault. Fred Austin Tanner, Jr., of 69 S. 56th Ave., Mears, was arrested April 29 by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for felonies of first-degree home invasion,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The jail bond for a 28-year-old Mears man who faces charges of assault by strangulation, arson pre-burn $200-$1,000 and larceny $100-$1,000 was increased to $100,000 cash by 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton Monday, June 6. Jacob Allen Wilson, of 5549 Cherry Court, was “involved in an altercation” with a family member and…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart woman who allegedly smuggled drugs into the Oceana County Jail that she stole from the adult foster care home where she was living pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 6, to larceny in a building. One count of furnishing contraband to prisoners was dismissed against Rachelle Joyce Fitch…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — A Rothbury man was arrested by the Shelby Police Department early Monday morning, June 6, after allegedly attempting to break into a car-wash business on State Street and then fleeing from the officer on foot. Shelby Police Chief Terry TenBrink said the suspect used a pry bar and hammer to pry open the door…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Four local fire departments battled a fire at 2880 West Polk Road Saturday afternoon, June 4, which extensively damaged a two-story home that contained three apartments. A total of 15 people lived in the home, said Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents, and…
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