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Police news, published Sept. 23, 2025

September 23, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025: 3:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 41-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a warrant, US 31 near M 20, Shelby Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.  12:07…

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Suspect flees from deputies on crotch rocket

September 19, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A suspect believed to be a male fled from Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on a “crotch rocket” style motorcycle Wednesday evening, Sept. 17, said Sgt. Jeremy Swihart. The chase began around 8:30 p.m. on Maple Island Road, and the suspect…

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HPD report, published Sept. 18, 2025

September 18, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025: 8:48 a.m., motorist assist, East Main and State streets, City of Hart. 3:02 p.m., driving complaint, West Main and Peach streets, City of Hart. 12:37 p.m., motorist assist, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 5:58 p.m., noise complaint, 400 block of Griswold Street, City…

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Kayaks, trailer stolen during break-in

September 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  BENONA TOWNSHIP — A utility trailer, two kayaks, a generator, a lawnmower and other miscellaneous items were stolen during a breaking and entering of seasonal property on West Johnson Road, according to Sgt. Jeremy Swihart of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The break-in…

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HPD news, published Sept. 9, 2025

September 9, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025: 1:34 a.m., juvenile complaint, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 12:43 p.m., motorist assist, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 10:27 p.m., suspicious situation, 10 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 22, 2025: 12:21 p.m., motorist assist, 500 block…

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