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Man sentenced to prison for CSC

December 1, 2023

Man sentenced to prison for CSC HART — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to three to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 27, for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Jahvauntay James Starks pleaded “no contest” to the charge, Oct. 16. The sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl occurred Feb. 4, 2023 in…

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HPD news, posted Nov. 30, 2023

November 30, 2023

HPD news, posted Nov. 30, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023: 2:50 p.m., illegal dumping, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 6:04 p.m., family issues, Polk Road and US 31 Expressway, City…

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Man sentenced to year in jail for sexually assaulting young girl

November 27, 2023

Man sentenced to year in jail for sexually assaulting young girl ‘Sharing my story was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do,’ said the victim. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 58-year-old Muskegon man who was convicted by a jury last month of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, was sentenced to one year in jail in Oceana…

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OWI arrests top police activity over the holiday weekend

November 27, 2023

OWI arrests top police activity over the holiday weekend The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office handled three operating while intoxicated arrests over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, along with arrests for felonious assault and domestic violence, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The following…

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Traffic alert: Crash on US 31

November 26, 2023

Traffic alert: Crash on US 31 SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A single-vehicle crash was reported on southbound US 31 near Hayes Road Sunday, Nov. 26, around 12:30 p.m. No injuries were reported.

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