78th District Court sentencings, June 13, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Robert Anthony Pierce, 22, of 5892 N. 96th Ave., Hart, was found guilty June 10 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days in jail suspended; outpatient treatment; and $1,200 in fines, costs and…
Felony assault tops recent arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Daryl De-La-Paz, 45, of 7792 N. 186th Ave., Walkerville, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor of…
Sheriff’s office to heighten boating enforcement July 4 holiday weekend. HART — As boaters begin to prepare for the Independence Day holiday, thousands of law enforcement officers across the United States will be on heightened alert looking for those violating boating under the influence laws. Law enforcement agencies will be focused on educating boaters about safe boating practices, which includes…
Prison term for meth possession tops circuit court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Aaron Vaughn Jacobs, 33, of 7044 N. 92nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty of methamphetamine possession April 15 and was sentenced June 10 to 18 months to 10 years in prison and $198 in…
Drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 65-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for operating while intoxicated on Winston Road near 102nd Avenue Wednesday, June 12, shortly before 11 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The man was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other MSP activity Wednesday,…
Hart Police Dept. receives grant to buy bike helmets for kids. LANSING — The Hart Police Department recently received a $2,250 grant to purchase bicycle helmets for children who are unable to afford them. The grant was received from the Dick Allen Lansing Mackinac Bicycle Tour Association (DALMAC) during a recent meeting of DALMAC and Tri-County Bicycle Association, in Lansing,…
Felonious assault arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, June 7, 2019: – 4:39 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 45-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for felonious assault and child endangerment, North 186th Avenue, Colfax Township. Sunday, June 9, 2019: – 1:21 a.m., (OCSO), a 68-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for fraud,…
Water Safety Day Saturday. PENTWATER – As the head of the marine division for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Tim Simon wants to ensure that everyone is safe on the water this summer – especially children. That is why Simon has organized the inaugural Oceana County Water Safety Day set for Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 2…
Crashes top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, June 7, 2019: – 5 p.m., a 45-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), 198th Avenue and Taylor Road, Leavitt Township. Saturday, June 8, 2019: – 12:08 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Monroe Road…
Man sentenced for forgery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 37-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced to serve five months in jail for a conviction of forgery Monday, June 10, in 27th Circuit Court. Bobby Jo Scheel, of 10283 Dickinson Ave., testified that he forged a check totaling $220 after finding it lying in the road last January in…
Man dies after being hit by farm truck that also killed daughter. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A Montague man who was critically injured after being hit by a farm truck on the side of the road last week has died, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Eric Scott died early Monday morning, stated First Lt. Jeffrey White, Hart post…
Recent arraignments include cocaine arrest, posted June 7, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Tryston Vernon Lauderdale, 36, of 5210 Wexford Ave., Lansing, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of controlled substance possession – narcotic/cocaine less than 25 grams. Preliminary exam:…
DWLS, domestic violence arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, June 5, 2019: – 9:29 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 32-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested for domestic violence and on a warrant, 7100 block of South Driftwood Drive, Village of Rothbury. Thursday, June 6, 2019: – 2:25 a.m., (Michigan State Police),…
Pentwater Service Club elects officers. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club recently elected officers who will lead the club for the 2019-2020 program year that begins in September 2019 and ends in May 2020. The election was held as part the organization’s annual meeting. Re-elected to the position of president is Glenn Beavis; Mark Trierweiler was elected vice-president; Mark O.…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, May 31, 2019: – 12:25 a.m., disturbance/warrant arrest, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. A 35-year-old Mears man was arrested and lodged in the Oceana County Jail on an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Muskegon County. – 3:12 a.m., disturbance/noise complaint, Park Street,…
78th District Court sentencings, June 6, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew David Hausermann, 28, of 2072 East Castle Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, was found guilty June 4 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 93 days discretionary jail; and $1,055 in fines and…
Police busy with car/deer crashes. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, June 4, 2019: 10:35 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Hayes Road, Grant Township. 11:15 p.m., a 24-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for open intoxicants and careless driving, Maple Island Road and M 20, Village of Hesperia. Wednesday,…
Bumstead: Auto insurance bill is historic reform. By Sen. Jon Bumstead, 34th Senate District People have been angry with the ridiculous cost of their auto insurance well before this last campaign season. This isn’t a new issue that rose from campaign promises. This has been an issue since I was in the state House and well before that. The original…
Book sale to benefit Friends of Hart Library. HART — The Friends of Hart Library are holding its annual used book sale this weekend at the Hart Community Center, 407 S. State St. The sale will be held Friday, June 7 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. All proceeds benefit programs…
Recent deaths, posted June 6, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Matthew Charles Collins, 48, of Montague, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Kathy C. Phillipo, 62, of Shelby, formerly of Walkerville, died on Friday, May 31, 2019. Roger J. Morse, 90, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…
Stony Lake Sparkler run is July 7. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — The fifth annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2019. Registrations received before July 1 are guaranteed a t-shirt. Fees are slightly higher after that date and t-shirts will be distributed on an as-available basis. Everyone is welcome to turn out…
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