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Montague man, 19, sent to prison for CSC.

April 9, 2018

Montague man, 19, sent to prison for CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 19-year-old Montague man was sentenced to 23 months to five years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 9. Justin Scott Theodore, of 3527 W. Webster Rd., pleaded “no…

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ESD presents Make A Difference Awards.

April 9, 2018

ESD presents Make A Difference Awards. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District recognized several people who are special in the lives of the district’s students last Friday during the Make A Difference Awards ceremony held at West Shore Community College. The awards are presented annually “in recognition of outstanding people, agencies, and businesses throughout our area that…

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Man accused of CSC rejects plea offer, faces prison.

April 9, 2018

Man accused of CSC rejects plea offer, faces prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The criminal sexual conduct case against a 41-year-old Lafayette, Indiana man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court later this month after the defendant rejected a plea offer Monday, April 9, that included a one-year cap on his jail time. Neil Ashley Hopkins,…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 7, 2018.

April 7, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 7, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Christina Lea Sayers, 31, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty Dec. 18, 2017 of uttering and publishing and was sentenced April 2 to 90 days in jail with credit for 58 days…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted April 6, 2018.

April 6, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted April 6, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – William Stephen Jackson, 43, of 2855 Vandenberg Rd., Muskegon, was found guilty April 2 of operating without insurance and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served…

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