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Police news, published Nov. 10, 2025

November 10, 2025

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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025: 12:02 p.m., a 69-year-old Muskegon man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended, Michigan Avenue near Spruce Street, Village of Hesperia. 5:24 p.m., a 42-year-old Hart man…

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Mears man dead after officer-involved shooting 

November 7, 2025

WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mears man is dead following an officer-involved shooting at the Comfort Inn hotel, at 2822 Holton-Whitehall Rd., early Friday morning, Nov. 7, according to the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. The man was shot by a Muskegon County sheriff’s deputy after charging him with a box cutter, according to police. Police responded to the hotel located…

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Reward offered in solar project break-in

November 6, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in that occurred at a solar development site on 88th Avenue, and the construction company victimized by the break-in is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the crime. “This incident…

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HPD news, published Nov. 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025: 8:35 a.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 9:37 a.m., juvenile complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025: 12:32 a.m., assault and battery, 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025:…

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Handgun, axe involved in argument over property lines, deer stand

November 3, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime following an argument with 45-year-old Newaygo County man in the 7000 block of South 142nd Avenue Thursday, Oct. 30, shortly after 7 p.m., according to…

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