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Teen arrested for felonious assault with edged weapon

November 4, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for felonious assault Saturday, Nov. 2, shortly after 6 p.m. in the 4700 block of South Maple Island Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect may have brandished an “edged weapon,” said…

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Shed reported stolen

November 4, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A shed valued at $12,000 was reported stolen from the 2300 block of South 64th Avenue on Halloween morning Thursday, Oct. 31. The 12-by-24 foot shed has tan vinyl siding, a green metal roof and a built-in loft, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.  A witness observed an early 1990s Chevrolet pickup truck with a flatbed hauling…

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HPD news, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024: 7:14 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. 8:45 p.m., suspicious situation, North Plum Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024: 9:09 a.m., disturbance, 500 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 12:13 p.m., parking complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road,…

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Man arrested for drugged driving after crashing into tree on US 31

October 30, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs after crashing into a tree on northbound US 31 near Hammett Road Tuesday, Oct. 29, shortly after 1:30 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Kelsey Case. The man was transported by ambulance to Trinity Health Shelby Hospital and treated for minor injuries, said Sgt.…

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Vandals cause $40,000 in damages to newly-paved road

October 28, 2024

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the malicious destruction of a 250-foot section of newly-paved East Baker Road due to vandals “spinning donuts.” The Oceana County Road Commission reported that road sustained $40,000 in damages, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, and will need to be repaved. The vandalism was reported Thursday,…

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