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Hesperia man pleads guilty to resisting police

October 26, 2015
Hesperia man pleads guilty to resisting police

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Hesperia man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26, to assaulting/resisting police. In exchange for Daniel Eugene Ackerberg’s plea, one count of assault by strangulation and one count of fourth-degree child abuse were dismissed. The victim in the case is in agreement of plea deal, said Oceana County Prosecutor…

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Montague man faces 14-year minimum for CSC

October 26, 2015
Montague man faces 14-year minimum for CSC

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 58-year-old Montague man is looking at spending at least the next 14 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26. Edward Anthony Morpeth, of 9561 Oaklawn St., molested a young girl “over multiple years,” involving “20 separate…

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Drug death case headed to trial

October 26, 2015
Drug death case headed to trial

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case of drugs causing death against a 24-year-old Hart man, who is currently serving time in prison for an unrelated conviction, is set for trial in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 13-15. Foster Lewis Mudget appeared in court Monday, Oct. 26, with his attorney Harold Emelander, who made a motion to quash his…

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Police warn motorists to watch for deer

October 23, 2015
Police warn motorists to watch for deer

HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk.   “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off the road, but first apply the brakes and watch out for…

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5 suspects arrested in 3-county drug sweep

October 22, 2015
5 suspects arrested in 3-county drug sweep

WEST MICHIGAN — Five people were arrested Wednesday, Oct. 21, on warrants following investigations handled by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) detectives in unrelated cases in Oceana, Mason and Manistee counties, according to a SSCENT press release. – Tommy Watts, 33, of Muskegon was arrested on a two-count felony warrant at the Muskegon County Jail. Watts was serving…

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