Four plead guilty in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Four men involved in the cockfighting ring that was raided by police last June in Hart Township pleaded guilty to a felony of attending an animal fight Monday, Aug. 13, in 27th Circuit Court. Carl George McGraw, 70, of Niles faces up to 60 days…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 14, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Geraldine Kistler, 93, of Hart died on Monday, August 13, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Jeffrey John Emery, 54, of Mears, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. Zora Kompik, 93, Pentwater, died on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78…
Man injured when moped hits turkey. #OceanaCounty COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Jackson man was injured when his moped hit a turkey Sunday, Aug. 12, shortly after 8 a.m. on East Madison Road east of 168th Avenue near Walkerville. The man, who was wearing a helmet, was operating a 2015 Yahama. He told police that he was eastbound on Madison…
Drunk driving arrest tops MSP activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 20-year-old Hart man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for operating while intoxicated Saturday, Aug. 11, at 11:45 p.m. at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Polk Road. Other MSP activity in Oceana County over the weekend includes: Friday, Aug. 10, 2018: – 2:26 p.m.,…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 13, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Paul Joseph Vanden Heuvel, 65, of Hart, died on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. James Carlton Goff, 59, of Hart, died on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. Robert “Bob” Eugene Cousins, 49, of Montague, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Wendell Gene McGowan, 75, of Hesperia, Michigan died…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Aug. 10, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Calvin Michael Chase, 21, of 6335 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced July 30 to 15 months to 10 years in prison with credit for 386 days served…
‘Pop-Up Play Time’ next weekend. Thanks to a Trusted Advisor Grant through the Great Start Collaborative, our youngest community members get to have fun next weekend while parents learn some valuable parenting skills. “Pop Up Play Time” for children ages 0-5 and their families promotes child-parent engagement and play. Educators and teaching professionals will demonstrate different types of activities at…
MSP busy with crashes, arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018: – 8:28 p.m., harassment, Loop Road and 166th Avenue, Newfield Township. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018: – 11:18 a.m., vehicle crash, minor injuries, Shelby Road near 88th Avenue, Shelby Township. – 4:30 p.m., hit-and-run crash, Grant Road,…
78th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Noah James Moon, 35, of 5867 S. Oceana Dr., Rothbury, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Preliminary conference: Aug.…
78th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Hunter Keith Swift, 19, of 330 Merrill Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Aug. 6 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail; must complete counseling; and $1,055 in fines and…
Domestic assault arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, August 2, 2018: – 7:40 a.m., suspicious situation, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 10:35 a.m., family trouble, 400 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 11:25 a.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. –…
Oceana County Primary Election Results. #Election2018 Governor Republican: Brian Calley: 772 Patrick Colbeck: 579 Jim Hines: 366 Bill Schuette: 2,012 Democrat: Shri Thanedar: 402 Abdul El-Sayed: 443 Gretchen Whitmer: 1,199 US Senator Republican: John James: 1,830 Sandy Pensler: 1,711 Democrat: Debbie Stabenow: 1,846 Second District Representative in Congress Republican: Bill Huizenga: 3,302 Democrat: Rob Davidson: 1,735 State Senator 34th District…
Voters approve council on aging millage, re-elect Gustafson. #Election2018 HART — Voters overwhelmingly passed an operational millage request from the Oceana County Council on Aging during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 7. The proposal for a six-year millage of 1 mill through 2023 passed 3,242 to 1,639. Oceana County Commissioner Dean Gustafson retained his seat on the Oceana County Board…
Hesperia man arrested for third-offense drunk driving. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI), operating with a high blood alcohol content, probation violation and driving while license suspended (DWLS) on M 20 near 200th Avenue Friday, Aug. 3, at 9:05 p.m., according to Oceana County…
Preliminary exam adjourned for basketball coach accused of sexual assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A preliminary exam for a 35-year-old high school basketball coach charged with five felony counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was adjourned Monday, Aug. 6, in 78th District Court. Russell Douglas Swihart’s charges stem from the alleged sexual assaults of two 13-year-old female players.…
Walkerville man who flashed elderly woman sentenced. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 27-year-old Walkerville man convicted of a misdemeanor of indecent exposure was sentenced to six months probation in 78th District Court Monday, Aug. 6. Luis Gerardo Montemayor, of 6362 N. 192nd Ave. initially faced a high-court misdemeanor of aggravated indecent exposure after flashing a woman in her 70s as she…
Hart man sent to prison for computer crime. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 47-year-old Hart man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 6, to serve 18 months to seven years in prison for a felony conviction of using a computer to commit a crime. Harold Raymond Labeau, of 602 State St., was arrested by the Hart Police Department on…
CSC case against teen dismissed. HART — The criminal case against an 18-year-old Mears man charged with a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was dismissed in 78th District Court. Cameron Lee Tanner, of 956 N. 34th Ave., was arrested by the Hart Police Department for third-degree CSC. “New information was presented, which rendered the case unprosecutable,” said Oceana…
Electronics stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — Electronics were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 1000 block of Oceana Drive Sunday, Aug. 5, at noon, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. No other information was immediately available. Other MSP activity in Oceana County over the weekend includes: Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018: –…
Pair sentenced in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Two Newaygo County men were sentenced this week in 78th District Court in connection to a cockfighting ring in Hart Township that was raided by police, June 2. Gonzalo Magana-Chavez, 44, of 3728 104th St., Grant, and Jesus Armando Ceja-Ochoa, 36, of 8274 Mundy Ave., Newaygo…
78th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 3, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Amber Lynn Hawkins, 31, of 6172 W. Fox Rd., Mears, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft and misdemeanors of driving while…
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