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Police seek public’s help in finding man who allegedly hit gas pump

October 16, 2023

Police seek public’s help in finding man who allegedly hit gas pump WALKERVILLE — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a “person of interest” allegedly involved in hitting a gas pump with a pickup truck at the Walkerville KwikMart Friday, Oct. 13, around 3 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man…

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HPD news, Oct. 13, 2023

October 13, 2023

HPD news, Oct. 13, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023: 2:22 a.m., motorist assist, Polk Road and State Street, City of Hart. 9:44 a.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart.…

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Runaway found safe

October 5, 2023

Runaway found safe Michigan State Police from the Hart post said a 13-year-old girl who ran away from home has been found safe. MSP was searching for Riley Hunter who had last been seen Sept. 30 in Rothbury. MSP reported Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5, that Riley had been found safe.  

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10-year-old bicyclist injured when bike crosses street in front of SUV

October 5, 2023

10-year-old bicyclist injured when bike crosses street in front of SUV HART — A 10-year-old child suffered minor injuries when the child, who was on a bicycle, crossed East Main Street “directly in the lane of travel of a 2015 GMC Yukon” Tuesday, Oct. 3, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The accident occurred in…

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Hart man arrested for BB gun incident

October 5, 2023

Hart man arrested for BB gun incident HART — A 61-year-old Hart man faces criminal charges for an incident last week involving a BB gun.  Mark Anthony Swenor, of 104 Washington St., is charged with felonies of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent and felony firearm — pneumatic gun and two misdemeanors of assault and battery, according to 79th…

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