Men involved in sex trafficking sting arraigned, names released By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The three men arrested following a child sex trafficking sting have been arraigned. Arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court were Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart; Kenneth Smith, 53, of Ormond Beach, Fla., who had been camping in Oceana County, and Gabriel Talevich, 20, of…
Wyoming woman injured in head-on crash SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Wyoming woman was injured in a head-on crash Wednesday, Aug. 9, shortly before 5:30 p.m. on M 20 in front of Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The red Honda Pilot driven by a 20-year-old female out of the State of Wyoming, was…
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,…
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…
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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