CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Daniel Brian Burns, 43, of 2936 E. Baseline Rd., Shelby, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam:…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Jan. 16, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jeffrey Scott Hoffman, 52, of 1976 W. Webster Rd., Montague, was found guilty Dec. 30 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for 93 days served; outpatient…
Shelby hosts honors band performance. SHELBY — Shelby High School hosted the District 1 Junior High Honors Band Jan. 7. “The students in this group all received a first division rating at Chippewa Hills and were invited to perform with multiple schools and with engaging repertoire,” said Shelby Assistant Band Director Erin Ray. “The event was incredibly successful, and there…
MSP investigates tire slashing. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a malicious destruction of property incident that was reported Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 11:20 a.m. in the 100 block of Wood Street, according to Trooper Conner Crutchfield. A vehicle’s tires were slashed Sunday, Jan. 12. The following is other recent MSP activity in…
Murder trial set for end of April. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder trial against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township is scheduled for April 27-30 and May 1 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, according to court staff. Beekman, a former Army National Guard staff sergeant, is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of…
Sen. Bumstead legislation would expand brewery collaboration opportunities. LANSING — The Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform Tuesday afternoon heard testimony from industry stakeholders on legislation introduced by state Sen. Jon Bumstead (R, Newaygo) that would create a new license for limited production of beer. “Michigan is widely known as the beer state,” said Bumstead. “The industry is filled with entrepreneurs who are contributing to…
Man sent to jail for stealing car while on meth ‘bender.’ #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 14, to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for stealing a car while on a meth “bender” last October. Dustin Allen Himes, Jr.,…
DWLS, warrant arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2019: – 3:10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injury, northbound US 31, Benona Township. The driver left the scene. The suspect is a 56-year-old Scottville man. Friday, Jan. 10, 2020: – 4:55 a.m., (OCSO), a 53-year-old Shelby woman was…
Heroin delivery nets prison term. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 21-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison Monday, Jan. 13, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of heroin. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, of 101 S. 72nd Ave., may be able to serve…
Muskegon man pleads guilty to receiving, concealing. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Muskegon man faces six months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, to a felony of receiving and concealing stolen property. Jacob Michael Bectel, of 569 Sunshine Lane, said he received a stolen quad and tires last September from…
Hart man faces prison for child porn. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Hart man faces a minimum prison term of 13 months after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, to child sexually-abusive material. Ottoniel Fonseca, of 215 S. State St., admitted to Judge Robert D. Springstead that he was in possession of child…
Cocaine delivery case heading to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 20-year-old Shelby man faces up to 20 years in prison for a felony charge of delivery/manufacture of a narcotic/cocaine 50-449 grams. Steve Olvera, of 98 Sessions Rd., faces the charge stemming from an arrest by the State, Sheriffs Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT), according to…
Window smashing, tire slashing leads to jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old White Cloud man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, for a felony conviction of malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000. Keven Steven Bennett, of 1450 E. James St., admitted, Nov. 4, that he mentally “lost it” when…
Man faces prison for strangling wife. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 24-year-old Bitely man faces two and a half to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, to assault with intent to create great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation. Thomas Jay Gager, of 2316 W. Pinewood Blvd., is lodged in…
Shelby man dies after suffering heart attack while driving. #OceanaCounty SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Shelby man died after suffering a heart attack while driving Sunday, Jan. 12, shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Bradley Blohm was southbound in a 2010 Dodge Ram pickup which veered off the west side of Oceana Drive north of…
New Era man sentenced to prison for dealing meth at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 22-year-old New Era man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Levi Alan Richard, of 3591 S. Water Rd., pleaded guilty Nov. 4. Richard previously…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 12 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Donald Arthur Hicks, 71, of Hart, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Patricia Louise Bromley, 84, of Hart, died on Friday, January 10, 2020. Lois Ellen Adams, 85, of Hart, died on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…
West Shore ESD hosts allied health competition. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The Region 6 Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) leadership conference was held Thursday at West Shore Community College. The event was hosted by the West Shore Educational Service…
UPDATE: The dog has been found safe. Dog missing following US 31 crash. #OceanaCounty WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 5-month-old white Maltese female dog is missing following a crash Thursday afternoon, Jan. 9, on US 31 north of Hammett Road near Pentwater. The small dog, which weighs 5 pounds or less, may have been ejected from the vehicle, said Oceana County…
‘Devastating winter storm’ headed our way. OCEANA COUNTY — “Consumers Energy is prepared for what is expected to be a devastating winter storm beginning early Saturday (Jan. 11),” states Senior Public Information Director Brian Wheeler. “Freezing rain is expected to begin across much of south central Michigan Saturday morning and continue for several hours. Forecasts are still being updated but…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Jan. 10, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Brent Douglas Krauss, 21, of 2616 132nd Ave., Shelby, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Jan. 6 to one year in jail with credit for 332 days served and $490 in fines and costs.…
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