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Hart PD news, published Feb. 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026: 9 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:47 p.m., parking complaint, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 5:10 p.m.,…

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Police news, published Feb. 18, 2026

February 18, 2026

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: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026: 8:28 p.m., larceny of two firearms, which were recovered, 6500 block of Rossell Lake Road, Colfax Township. The report was turned over to the Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. 10:21…

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Scammer tries to defraud woman searching for missing cat 

February 17, 2026

HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated an attempted fraud Friday, Feb. 13, on Michigan Avenue involving a missing cat. “Someone was wanting money in reference to a missing feline,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.  “The pet owner posted information online after her cat went missing, so people could contact her in case her cat was found. “She…

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Several tools stolen in golf course break-in

February 17, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Several tools, valued at over $2,300, were stolen during a break-in to the maintenance shop at the Oceana Golf Club on Weaver Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The intruder or intruders gained access to the building by removing the hasp to a padlock. The break-in was reported Feb. 10, said Sheriff Mast. Items taken include…

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MSP urges citizens to keep car doors locked

February 16, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is encouraging citizens to keep their car doors locked due to a recent string of thefts from vehicles. “There has been a recent uptick of break-ins and larcenies from automobiles within our post area,” said MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas. “MSP is encouraging everyone to lock your doors and take anything of…

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