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Police-style baton allegedly used in assault.

August 5, 2019

Police-style baton allegedly used in assault. #OceanaCountyCrime BENONA TOWNSHIP – A 24-year-old Shelby man was arrested for felonious assault after allegedly swinging a police-style baton at another man, barely missing him, Sunday, Aug. 4, shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 6400 block of West Buchanan Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect was later arrested by deputies…

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Man arrested for drug possession after fleeing from police.

August 5, 2019

Man arrested for drug possession after fleeing from police. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY – A 19-year-old Shelby man was captured by a patrol sergeant from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office after fleeing on foot during a traffic stop on Bartlett Street by the Rothbury Police Department Sunday, Aug. 4, around 8:30 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, who was…

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Over $7,500 in guns stolen during break-in.

August 5, 2019

Over $7,500 in guns stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – Nine guns valued at a total of $7,580 were stolen during a breaking and entering of a home in the 1400 block of South 200th Avenue that was reported Friday afternoon, Aug. 2, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The guns include two Browning…

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HPD report.

August 1, 2019

HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 25, 2019: – 10:13 a.m., reckless driving, State and Church streets, City of Hart. – 1:35 p.m., suspicious situation, 20 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 3 p.m., suspected child neglect, City of Hart. – 3:13 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Griswold Street,…

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DWLS arrests, assault investigations top police activity.

July 31, 2019

DWLS arrests, assault investigations top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, July 27, 2019: – 10:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), breaking and entering, Logan Lane, Newfield Township. Monday, July 29, 2019: – 8:05 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), East Jefferson…

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