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Rescuers search for missing fisherman in Pentwater River.

April 6, 2020

Rescuers search for missing fisherman in Pentwater River. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Rescuers are searching for a missing fisherman in the Pentwater River after another fisherman found a boat in the cattail swamp with its motor idling Monday, April 6, around 5 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The missing man, who the boat is registered…

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Man sent to prison for break-in.

April 6, 2020

Man sent to prison for break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 13 months to 10 years in prison Monday, April 6, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent. The court proceeding was conducted via Polycom video conferencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Logan Nathaniel Duvall,…

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Camper trailer stolen.

April 6, 2020

Camper trailer stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating the theft of a 20-foot Keystone Zeppelin camper trailer that was reported Sunday, April 5, in the area of 168th Avenue and Deer Road, said Sgt. Dan Thomas. The camper is valued at $9,000, Sgt. Thomas said. This story is copyrighted © 2020,…

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High-speed chase ensues during 3-county break-in investigation.

April 6, 2020

High-speed chase ensues during 3-county break-in investigation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. A 26-year-old Hesperia man who is a person of interest in a series of break-ins in a three-county area was arrested on a felony charge of fleeing and eluding following a 12-mile chase, according to local police. The chase began on Scout Road near 192nd Avenue in Leavitt Township…

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Alleged drunk driver cited for violating Stay Home order.

April 6, 2020

Alleged drunk driver cited for violating Stay Home order. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grand Rapids man who faces charges of operating while intoxicated and resisting arrest was also cited by Michigan State Police troopers for violating Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The man…

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