Police Beat

Motorcyclist reaches speeds over 100 mph trying to flee from police

August 12, 2024

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Baldwin man riding a motorcycle was arrested for fleeing and eluding after crashing on Maple Island Road while trying to flee from police Wednesday, Aug. 7, shortly after 9:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The teen, who was riding a 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600 motorcycle, crashed the bike when he could not…

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Golf cart stolen

August 12, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a E-Z-GO golf cart valued at $7,000 that was reported stolen from the 7500 block of West Tolliver Street near Pentwater Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 9:20 a.m. If anyone has information about the theft, they are asked to call the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at (231) 873-2121.…

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Police news, posted Aug. 12, 2024

August 12, 2024

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: Monday, Aug. 5, 2024: 5:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a local man in his 60s is a suspect in an incident in which a firearm was discharged at a dwelling, North Oceana Drive, Weare…

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Golf cart stolen

August 5, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of an E-Z-GO brand golf cart valued at $2,000. The golf cart was reported stolen from the 4400 block of North 198th Avenue. It is green in color with a tan…

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Electric bike stolen from beach

August 5, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the larceny theft of a NCM brand electric bicycle valued at $2,000, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The bike was reported stolen from the Benona Township Park, also called the Stony Lake Oval, Friday, Aug. 2, shortly after 10:30 p.m.  The black and blue colored bike has decals that…

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