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Shelby hires new administrator, police chief.

October 26, 2020

Shelby hires new administrator, police chief. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council voted to hire a new village administrator and police chief during a regular council meeting Monday evening, Oct. 26. The council voted 6-1 to hire Brady Selner as village administrator at a $65,000 yearly salary and voted unanimously to hire Steven Waltz as police…

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Weekend police news.

October 26, 2020

Weekend police news. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020: – 7:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Oceana Drive and Webster Road, Grant Township. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020: – 2:43 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), obstructing a court order/personal protection order, East Forrest Street, Village of Rothbury. – 10:06 p.m., (OCSO),…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

October 24, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Mohamed Ali Hassan, 30, of 5770 W. 7th St., Mears, was found guilty Feb. 24 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 19 to 30 days in jail; outpatient treatment; and $1,855 in fines and costs. One…

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Meth possession tops arraignments.

October 23, 2020

Meth possession tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ian Gene Reinink, 32, of 373 Oak Harbor Crt., Holland, Michigan, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine possession. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. – Eric…

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HPD receives grant for ballistic vests, helmets.

October 22, 2020

HPD receives grant for ballistic vests, helmets. HART — The Hart Police Department recently received a $3,500 grant that includes the purchase of five tactical ballistic vests with armor and five Kevlar helmets. “The equipment will be issued to officers to assist with safety at high-risk warrant attempts and any type of active violence where weapons are involved,” said Hart…

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