Police Beat

Walkerville man dies in fiery crash

June 9, 2025

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Walkerville man was killed when the car he was driving hit a tree and then ignited in flames on Harrison Road near 148th Avenue Saturday, June 7, at 12:17 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Eugene Cowell Heiss was pronounced dead at the scene. “As the driver was traveling eastbound, he…

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Thief/thieves steal beer from campsites

June 9, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  HESPERIA — A thief or thieves stole multiple cases of beer from outdoor refrigerators at campsites at the River Rock Campground, at 155 W. Michigan Ave., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The thefts were reported Saturday morning, June 7. The following…

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Hart man arrested following high-speed chase

June 9, 2025

The suspect drove the car with bare rims after driving over stop sticks twice. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Hart man faces a felony charge of fleeing a police officer after allegedly leading Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on high-speed chase Tuesday afternoon, June 3, that began on 140th Avenue and ended in the City of…

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Batteries, gas stolen from asparagus harvesting machinery

June 8, 2025

LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Four batteries valued at $400 and three gas tanks valued at $150 were stolen off an asparagus picker on North 168th Avenue near Tyler Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The larceny theft was reported Tuesday, June 3, at 8:33 a.m. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan…

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Power tools valued at $20,000 stolen in break-in

June 8, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Several power tools valued at $20,000 were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 7000 block of West Weaver Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in was reported Monday, June 2, at 9:22 a.m. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at 231-873-2121. The police…

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