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Meth lab dismantled

October 8, 2015
Meth lab dismantled

FERRY TWP. — A meth lab located in the 2600 block of East Garfield Road was dismantled by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) Thursday, Oct. 8. SSCENT executed a search warrant in the home and found several items used to produce meth.   Meth production involves the use of hazardous materials and requires specially-trained technicians to…

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78th District Court arraignments

October 8, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Brandon Lee Dupont, 21, of 420 Dryden St., Hart, was arrested Sept. 24 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of controlled substance possession of heroin and a misdemeanor of operating while intoxicated or under…

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78th District Court sentencings

October 8, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Luis Angel Mendez, 21, of 3559 S. 132nd Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Oct. 5 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for 30 days served; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders;…

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Armistice Day Storm memorial event planned for Oct. 17.

October 8, 2015

LUDINGTON (Mason County) — On Nov. 11, 1940, one of the worst storms of recorded Great Lakes history struck Lake Michigan, with the most destruction between the Sable points. Known as the Armistice Day Storm, over 140 people died and over 10 ships sank or ran aground. On Oct. 17, 2015 at 7 p.m., the West Michigan Underwater Preserve will host a…

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UPDATE: Police release crash victim’s name

October 8, 2015
UPDATE: Police release crash victim’s name

GRANT TWP. — The victim of this morning’s fatal crash on West Webster Road near 64th Avenue is a 55-year-old Jerry Wigren of Shelby, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Wigren was driving eastbound in a 2000 Jeep Cherokee when the accident occurred, according to OCSO. Deputies were dispatched to the single car accident Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:50…

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