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Teen arrested for felonious assault with edged weapon

November 4, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for felonious assault Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly after 6 p.m. in the 4700 block of South Maple Island Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect may have brandished an “edged weapon,” said…

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Shed reported stolen

November 4, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A shed valued at $12,000 was reported stolen from the 2300 block of South 64th Avenue on Halloween morning Thursday, Oct. 31. The 12-by-24 foot shed has tan vinyl siding, a green metal roof and a built-in loft, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.  A witness observed an early 1990s Chevrolet pickup truck with a flatbed hauling…

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November 2, 2024

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HPD news, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024: 7:14 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. 8:45 p.m., suspicious situation, North Plum Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024: 9:09 a.m., disturbance, 500 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 12:13 p.m., parking complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road,…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Robert Scott Poort, 63, of 320 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, pleaded guilty Sept. 24 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 29 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; six months probation; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) twice a week; must complete outpatient treatment;…

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