Police Beat

Detectives investigate report of person digging in cemetery

October 29, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s detectives are investigating a “suspicious situation” that occurred at the Otto Township Cemetery, at 2801 E. Garfield Rd., Monday evening Oct. 27, in which a person was witnessed digging in the ground near a grave, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The witness saw a van in the cemetery…

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‘Substantial amount of cash’ stolen in break-in

October 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A “substantial amount of cash” was stolen during a break-in that was reported Thursday, Oct. 23, at 3:20 p.m. in the 2900 block of South Oceana Drive, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The sheriff said he was unable to provide the specific dollar amount as the case is still under investigation. “There are a couple suspects…

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Thief/thieves steal hunting equipment from deer blind

October 29, 2025

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole hunting equipment valued at over $360 from a deer blind located on vacant land near Yonker Road and South 192nd Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The larceny was reported Monday, Oct. 27, around 6:30 p.m. Items taken include a hunting chair, portable heater, propane tank and a trail cam. ____________________…

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Deputies busy with OWI, fleeing/eluding arrests

October 29, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025: Midnight, a 45-year-old Rothbury man was cited for failure to report a car/deer accident and unlawful possession of a deer, 88th Avenue and Winston Road, Grant Township. 4:48 p.m., assault,…

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Mom faces charges for Muskegon County crash that killed 6-year-old daughter

October 24, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MUSKEGON — A 36-year-old mother has been charged with operating while intoxicated causing death and reckless driving causing death in connection to the tragic death of her 6-year-old daughter. The child died in a three-vehicle crash on Holton Road near East Michillinda Road in Dalton Township Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21, according to the Muskegon County…

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