Police Beat

Hart police seek public’s help in identifying individuals in fraud case 

August 27, 2025

HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a fraud case and is seeking the public’s help in identifying individuals in several photographs. HPD posted the photos Wednesday, Aug. 27, on the department’s Facebook page, stating: *****ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY***** The Hart Police Department is currently investigating a fraud complaint. The department is attempting to identify the individuals in the below…

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Pentwater rescue, county marine division join forces 

August 25, 2025

The partnership aims to to speed up response times for water emergencies By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — The Oceana County Marine Division and Pentwater Fire and Rescue launched a joint program earlier this summer aimed at enhancing water safety.  “We set up a program where Pentwater rescue would take a more first-hand approach in potential water rescues or…

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Deputy Simon among 28 officers to graduate from TEAM school 

August 25, 2025

LANSING — Michigan students will benefit from the addition of 28 law enforcement officers recently trained in the Teaching, Educating, and Mentoring (TEAM) School Liaison Program. The Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division recently hosted the five-day training. Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tim Simon, who is the student resource officer at Shelby Public Schools, is among the…

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HPD news, published Aug. 25, 2025

August 25, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025: 9:12 a.m., alarm, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 3:05 p.m., mental health complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 4 p.m., larceny, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 9:49 p.m., alarm, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart.…

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Thieves going ‘car to car’ breaking into vehicles

August 21, 2025

HART — The Hart Police Department is warning residents to keep their car doors locked due to a recent rash of vehicle break-ins. “The Hart Police Department has recently investigated several thefts from unlocked vehicles in the last week,” states a press release from HPD. “Suspects are going from car to car, checking vehicles to see if they are unlocked.…

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