Police Beat

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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Investigators solve gravesite digging case

November 3, 2025

The alleged grave digger ‘buried a necklace and needed money and went back to retrieve that necklace.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP — The case of suspicious digging near a gravesite last week has been solved following a police investigation. “The detectives got a hold of the family of the gentleman buried in the grave,” said Oceana County…

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Police news, published Nov. 3, 2025

November 3, 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: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025: 7:45 p.m., a 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic violence, 4300 block of South 184th Avenue, Newfield Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Friday,…

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