Police Beat

Deputies respond to many weekend crashes

November 24, 2014
Deputies respond to many weekend crashes

HART — Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to five separate crashes over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 – 7:09: a.m., breaking and entering, 200 block of Dryden St., Hart. – 10:15 a.m., threats, 2400 block of W. Meadow Lane Dr., Grant Twp. – 7:27 p.m., property damage accident, W. Monroe Rd. and 88th Ave., Weare Twp.…

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Crashes occupy troopers’ time over the weekend

November 24, 2014
Crashes occupy troopers’ time over the weekend

HART — Michigan State Police troopers responded to four separate crashes in Oceana County over the weekend. Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 – 9:20 a.m., sex offender registration violation/failure to change address complaint, warrant issued, 2000 block of Scenic Dr., Benona Twp. – 7:53 p.m., car-deer crash, US-31, Hart Twp. – 11:03 p.m., possible shots fired and barking dog, 6000 block…

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Hart PD investigates a pair of gas drive-offs

November 21, 2014
Hart PD investigates a pair of gas drive-offs

HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating two gas drive-offs in the past week at the Mobil gas station on Polk Road. The first drive-off was Friday, Nov. 14, at 5:50 p.m., and the second occurred Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 1 a.m. involving the theft of $20 in fuel. The Hart Police Department report is brought to you by…

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Crashes continue on slippery roads

November 20, 2014
Crashes continue on slippery roads

HART — The wintry weather continues to cause crashes on Oceana County roads, the Hart post of the Michigan State Police is reporting. A rollover in the median of US-31 near Wayne Road in Weare Township Wednesday evening at 9:05 p.m. resulted in minor injuries, the MSP reported. According to emergency radio traffic, one person was injured in the crash.…

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MSP offers safe winter driving tips

November 19, 2014
MSP offers safe winter driving tips

HART — With winter weather now upon us, the Michigan State Police is reminding motorists to be aware of several factors during winter driving. “Michigan weather is unpredictable any time of the year, but especially during the winter months,” said F/Lt. Jeffrey White, Hart Post commander. “The most important factor to remember is the handling capability of your car is…

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