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Police: missing gun is not believed to be in Pentwater

May 19, 2025

UPDATE: Handgun has been recovered. PENTWATER — Police no longer believe that a missing gun is in Pentwater. The missing gun, which is believed to be loaded, is connected to a felonious assault arrest following a disturbance that occurred Saturday, May 17, at 12:40 a.m. The Pentwater Police Department asked for the public’s assistance in locating the gun on Lowell…

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Police looking for missing loaded gun in Pentwater

May 17, 2025

UPDATE: Handgun has been recovered. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a small-caliber semi-automatic handgun on Lowell Street between Hancock and Mears streets. The missing gun, which is believed to be loaded, is connected to a felonious assault arrest following a disturbance that occurred Saturday, May 17, at 12:40 a.m. “Officers from…

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News alert: Crash on Wood Street in Hart

May 16, 2025

HART — Emergency crews responded to a head-on crash on Wood Street by Dave’s Party Store Friday, May 16, shortly after noon. Minor injuries were reported.

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79th District Court sentencings, published May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Shatia Marie Gilmer, 33, of Toledo, Ohio, pleaded guilty Dec. 3, 2024 to operating with a high blood alcohol content and was sentenced April 29, 2025 to three days in jail with credit for three days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); Victim Impact Panel; and $1,190…

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79th District Court arraignments, published May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Devon Izac-Mathew Smith, 28, of Montague; fleeing police in a vehicle and misdemeanors of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and open intoxicants. Preliminary exam: May 20 at 1 p.m. – Steven Harold Taylor, 61, of Rothbury; third-offense operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: May 27 at…

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