78th District Court arraignments, Nov. 27, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Devonte Michael Howard, 19, of 715 E. Concord St., Pentwater, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of fugitive from justice. Bail: $50,000/cash. Richard Edward Walker, 61, of 2461 Wisconsin Ave., Muskegon,…
Two-count warrant issued in pedestrian death case. HART — A two-count warrant has been issued against a Rothbury man who was driving the Country Dairy farm truck that hit and killed a 14-year-old Montague girl and her father the night of June 3 on Webster Road in Grant Township. The name of the suspect, who was 57 years old at…
Taylor Road closed due to failed culvert. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP – Taylor Road between 198th and 204th avenues is presently closed due to a failed culvert, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Work will begin next week. Local residents will be able to access their property during the closure, according to the road commission. This story is copyrighted © 2019,…
Trooper sentenced for impaired driving. #OceanaCounty HART – A 26-year-old Michigan State Police trooper was found guilty in 78th District Court and sentenced for impaired driving last week, according to court records. Conner Ray Crutchfield of Pentwater remains employed at the Hart post, but is currently not on road patrol. He is handling administrative duties, said F/Lt. Jeff White, post…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 27 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Phyllis Creve Wambaugh, 94, of Hart, died on Monday, November 25, 2019. Wayne John Hoffman, 61, of Shelby, died on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Brandi Lynn Coulier-Buchner, 23, of Hesperia, died on Monday, November 25, 2019. Richard L. Roberts, Sr., 87, of Hart, died on…
Recent births, reported Nov. 27, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Madison Marie Michels, the daughter of Katie Schiebner and Nicholas Michels of Hart, was born November 15, 2019. Madalynn Elaine Doris Mitchell, the daughter of Ashely Carrier and Aaron Mitchell of Hart, was born November 19, 2019. Jesus Alberto Morales, Jr., the son of Jessica…
Officers grow beards to raise money for charity. #NoShaveNovember #CrystalValleyCareFund HART – If you’ve noticed that many of our local police officers are looking a little scruffy, it’s because they’re participating in “No Shave November” to raise money for a local charity. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast challenged his deputies and officers to quit shaving through the month of November.…
Suspect shatters sheriff’s office window. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – A 35-year-old Hart man faces a felony of damaging police property after allegedly shattering a window by the entrance door to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Nov. 25, around 9 p.m. A family member transported the man to the sheriff’s office after a domestic violence incident on West Tyler Road in…
Hallucinating roof jumper arrested for disorderly person. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 30-year-old Petoskey man who appeared to be under the influence of some type of drug allegedly caused several disturbances Monday afternoon, Nov. 25, in downtown Hart. The man climbed onto the roof of the Huntington Bank building and also jumped onto the roof of a…
Optimists award ‘Outstanding Girl and Boy of the Year.’ SHELBY – The Shelby Optimist Club announced its annual “Outstanding Boy and Girl” winners at the Shelby Academic Banquet earlier this month. Seniors Mishelle Brito and David Barranco-Calixto were honored for their excellence in leadership, ability and character. Mishelle currently attends West Shore Community College with the Academy of Science, Math…
Man faces jail for assault with police baton. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 24-year-old Shelby man faces serving one year in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 25, to a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. “I had a military stock police baton,” said Benjamin Anthony Kittel, of 1010 S. 42nd Ave.,…
Shelby man sentenced to prison for heroin, boot camp possible. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 29-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 23 months to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 25, for a felony conviction of possession with intent to deliver heroin less than 50 grams. Juan Miguel Camarero-Otero, of 3071 W. Baseline…
Weekend police report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity over the weekend in Oceana County: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019: 8:22 p.m., (Michigan State Police), domestic assault, East Garfield Avenue, Ferry Township. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019: 5:40 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 near the Hart rest area, Hart Township. 6:06 p.m., (MSP), larceny from a vehicle, 8000 block of…
The Land: New fairgrounds building honors memory of Kaitlynn Scott. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The tight-knit 4-H community tragically lost a star member last summer when 14-year-old Kaitlynn Scott’s life was cut short. Both Kaitlynn and her father Eric Scott were…
Minor injuries in head-on crash. #OceanaCounty SHELBY TOWNSHIP – The drivers involved in a head-on crash Thursday, Nov. 21, shortly before 6 a.m. on Oceana Drive near Buchanan Road received minor injuries, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 63-year-old Shelby man driving a 2003 Ford Expedition “stated he was disoriented due to the darkness, rain, and…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Nov. 21, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jonathon Carl Schamber, 34, of 4590 Seymour Dr., New Era, was found guilty Sept. 23 of credit card possession and was sentenced Nov. 18 to 10 months in jail with credit for 183 days served; two…
Doe shot in poaching incident. #OceanaCountyCrime ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Two teens could face some hefty fines in connection to poaching a deer Wednesday night, Nov. 20, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A sergeant from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was sent out to respond to shots fired shortly before 10 p.m. on North 116th Avenue after a resident…
Man with 25 convictions sent to prison for probation violation. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 53-year-old Montague man with 10 felony convictions and 15 misdemeanors was sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court to 15 months to four years in prison for probation violation. Jasen Lee Tyler, of 8518 Robinhood Dr., violated his probation by using drugs,…
Safety tips to avoid a winter house fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE – As the winter season closes in, make sure your home is protected from tragedy. “Especially with our department, winter is the time of year for house fires,” said Firefighter and EMT Brian Hintz with Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue. Residents who heat with indoor or outdoor…
Longbridge Road opens after nearly 7-month closure. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – After nearly seven months, Longbridge Road officially re-opened to traffic Thursday, Nov. 21. Oceana County Road Commission Clerk Sandy Griffin made the announcement early Thursday afternoon. The road had been closed due to flooding caused by record high water levels. The road commission received permission earlier this month from Great…
Warrant arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019: – 3 p.m., abandoned vehicles, 2000 block of North Oceana Drive, City of Hart. – 7:47 p.m., wellbeing check, 500 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019: – 4:30 p.m., traffic hazard, North Oceana Drive and…
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