Police Beat

13 guns reported stolen in break-in

May 14, 2024

OTTO TOWNSHIP — Thirteen guns were reported stolen during a breaking and entering to a house that was reported Tuesday afternoon, May 7, in the 3300 block of East Garfield Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The stolen guns include: 12-gauge Rock Island shotgun valued at $400 12-gauge Tristar shotgun valued at $500 Ruger Model 77 bolt-action .270…

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Children digging in flower bed find handgun stolen 50 years ago

May 6, 2024

FERRY TOWNSHIP — Some children who were digging in a flower bed while doing yard work last week dug up a 1851 Colt black powder revolver that had been reported stolen June 1, 1974, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The relic gun was rusted and inoperable, said Sheriff Mast. It was reported to police Monday, April 29, in the…

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Investigation of teacher’s death ongoing 

May 6, 2024

‘The pathologist’s findings are going to play a big part in this investigation.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues to “actively investigate” the suspicious death of 33-year-old teacher Juan Carlos Lozano of New Era, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.  Lozano was found dead on private property in the 5800 block of…

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Police release name of man who died in New Era incident Wednesday

May 3, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died Wednesday following an incident in the 5800 block of West Taylor Road in Mears. Juan Carlos Lozano, 33, of New Era, was found dead on private property Wednesday after Mason-Oceana 911 received a call asking for help. According to Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan…

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Police investigating suspicious death in Mears

May 2, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MEARS — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 33 year old man from New Era that presumably occurred Wednesday, May 1. According to a statement from Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, Mason-Oceana 911 received a call about 9 p.m. Wednesday asking for help. Deputies responded to the scene in the 5800…

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