Police Beat

Batteries, gas stolen from asparagus harvesting machinery

June 8, 2025

LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Four batteries valued at $400 and three gas tanks valued at $150 were stolen off an asparagus picker on North 168th Avenue near Tyler Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The larceny theft was reported Tuesday, June 3, at 8:33 a.m. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan…

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Power tools valued at $20,000 stolen in break-in

June 8, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Several power tools valued at $20,000 were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 7000 block of West Weaver Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in was reported Monday, June 2, at 9:22 a.m. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at 231-873-2121. The police…

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Brothers allegedly attack brother with screwdriver

June 2, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A pair of brothers face felony charges after allegedly attacking their brother with a screwdriver on Memorial Day, May 26, according to Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Michigan State Police, Hart post. Simon Gabriel Saldana, 33, is charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder, assault with…

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Weekend police news, published June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, May 30, 2025: 8:30 p.m., a 45-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for methamphetamine possession, East Garfield Road, Ferry Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Saturday, May 31, 2025:  …

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Oceana County Sheriff’s Office news, published May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  Wednesday, May 28, 2025: 8:24 p.m., breaking and entering, 8500 block of South 72nd Avenue, Grant Township. Stolen items include a Ninja blender valued at $200, a Hamilton can opener valued at $50, a Sound Bar audio device valued at $200 and an…

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