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79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 23, 2023

August 23, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 23, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Ryan Terry Scott, 28, of 1000 Rosedale Ave., Glen Burnie, Maryland; delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance — narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams and delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine or ecstasy. Preliminary exam: Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. Bail:…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 22, 2023

August 22, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 22, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Damian Michael Wilder, 36, of 415 State St., Shelby, pleaded guilty Aug. 15 to third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 37 days suspended jail with credit for 37 days served and $250 in fines and costs. Jillian Elizabeth…

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Several teens cited for possessing alcohol

August 21, 2023

Several teens cited for possessing alcohol CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Two different groups of teenagers were cited by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for minor in possession of alcohol/MIP during the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 19, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Four 17-year-old boys received MIP citations on West Winston Road at 2:37 a.m. Two of the boys…

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Motorcycle stolen

August 21, 2023

Motorcycle stolen GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 2006 Yamaha YZF-600 motorcycle that was stolen from the 5100 block of West Polk Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The tan-colored crotch rocket is valued at $1,000. The theft was reported Friday, Aug. 18, around 2:30 p.m. The bike is likely in the…

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Sailboat destroyed by fire ignited by lightning strike

August 21, 2023

Sailboat destroyed by fire ignited by lightning strike PENTWATER — A small sailboat was destroyed by a fire that was ignited by a lightning strike Thursday. Aug. 17, shortly after 6:30 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Emergency crews were dispatched to a sailboat “fully-engulfed” by fire on Pentwater Lake near Chester Street during an “active thunderstorm,” said…

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