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Weekend police news, Aug. 7, 2023

August 7, 2023

Weekend police news, Aug. 7, 2023 The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 4, 2023: 11:58 a.m., larceny theft of a yellow and mint colored Margaritaville bicycle with a matching seat and basket, 5300 block of 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. The bike is valued at $100. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023: 10:50 p.m., felonious assault,…

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Deputy Simon named Shelby school resource officer

August 7, 2023

Deputy Simon named Shelby school resource officer ‘Deputy Simon has been an assistant varsity baseball coach, and it’s not a stretch to say he bleeds purple. There are not enough good things to say about Deputy Simon, and we know he will be a great member to the team in Shelby.’ Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools…

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OWI, meth possession arrests top police activity

July 31, 2023

OWI, meth possession arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, July 25, 2023: 6:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 35-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and failure to report an accident, Buchanan Road near Cherry Point Farm and Market, Benona Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:20…

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Sheriff’s report, posted July 25, 2023

July 25, 2023

Sheriff’s report, posted July 25, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, July 18, 2023: 10:56 a.m., a 56-year-old New Era man was arrested for violating a personal protection order, 8100 block of West Arthur Road, Benona Township. 5:46 p.m., a 48-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested for domestic violence, 6700 block of West Garfield…

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Sailboat beaches on Lake Michigan shoreline

July 25, 2023

Sailboat beaches on Lake Michigan shoreline BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 33-feet-long sailboat traveling from Chicago to the East Coast ran into shallow water in Lake Michigan along shoreline at Camp Miniwanca near Stony Lake, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The beached vessel was reported to the sheriff’s office Sunday evening, July 23. The marine division of the sheriff’s office…

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