Three drunk driving arrests Sunday. #OceanaCountyCrime Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police made three drunk driving arrests, two of which involved crashes, Sunday, July 23. The two single-vehicle crashes occurred within three minutes of each other in Claybanks Township. The first crash occurred on Webster Road near Scenic Drive at 6:27 p.m., and a 47-year-old Grand…
Police seek identity theft suspects. #OceanaCountyCrime The Hart post of the Michigan State Police and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance with the identification of two suspects “responsible for identity theft and numerous unlawful credit card transactions spanning from Mason County to Ottawa County starting on July 9, 2017,” stated Det./Sgt. Zachary Sparks. The images of…
Serial robber hits Hesperia Wesco. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HESPERIA — The Hesperia Wesco store at 196 S. Division St. was robbed early Friday morning, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, and detectives from three counties are working together to catch the armed suspect. The Hesperia robbery is the third to occur in recent days with surveillance photos…
27th Circuit Court sentencings include 3 prison terms. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Tony Jerome Lopez, 43, of 314 Hart St., Hart, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced July 17 to 23 months to five years in prison, with credit for 365 days served in…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jonathan Daniel Mitchell, 27, of 1914 S. 17th St., Niles, was found guilty July 11 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed;…
Burger dinner Tuesday. #VFWPost6017 PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, is having bi-weekly dinners through September 5 with all proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. Dinners are slated for 4:30-7:30 p.m. The menu for Tuesday night, July 25, includes: grilled burgers and fixings, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, marinated cucumbers and potato chips.…
Probation violation, reckless driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 13th, 2017: – 3:46 a.m., (Hart Police Department), medical assist, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. – 9:42 a.m., (HPD), embezzlement, City of Hart. – 5:46 p.m., (HPD), found property, 800 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart.…
Police release photos of robbery suspect. #OceanaCountyCrime NEW ERA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office released photos Thursday afternoon of a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at the New Era Wesco early Wednesday morning, July 19. “… At 2:31 a.m., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Michigan State Police from the Hart post,…
Man running naked down the road arrested. #OceanaCountyCrime BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Edmore, Michigan man was arrested for indecent exposure by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Wednesday, July 19, at 9:30 a.m. after running “buck naked” down Pike Road near 56th Avenue, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday,…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: James “JC” Clyde Trussell, 90, of Hart, died on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Oceana County Medical Care Facility. John E. Plummer, 91, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Imagene I. Huston, 99, of New Era, died on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility…
Heroin, crack found at Rothbury Rest Area. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — An arrest warrant is pending for a 25-year-old Pentwater woman who was found in possession of what is believed to be crack cocaine and heroin Tuesday, July 18, at 3:50 a.m. at the Rothbury Rest Area on northbound US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The rest…
Hart man seriously injured in crash. #OceanaCountyNews ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Hart man suffered a shattered pelvis and jaw following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 18, at 3:54 p.m. on 144th Avenue near Tyler Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The driver of the other vehicle was a 21-year-old Bitely man. Both men were transported to Hackley Hospital…
Joe Rodriguez honored as state ‘Officer of the Year.’ #ShelbyBenonaFireDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — Lt. Joe Rodriguez of the Shelby-Benona Fire Department was recently honored by the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs as “Company Officer of the Year.” Rodriguez, 54, has been on the department for 17 years, serving with quiet and focused dedication. “It’s a big honor,”…
Armed suspect robs New Era Wesco. #OceanaCountyNews NEW ERA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the New Era Wesco early Wednesday morning, July 19. “This morning at 2:31 a.m. the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Michigan State Police from the Hart post, were dispatched to the New Era Wesco at…
New optometrist joins Riemer Eye Center team. LUDINGTON — Optometrist Felicia Slate has begun working at Riemer Eye Center. Dr. Slate will see patients in the practice’s Ludington, Manistee, and Shelby offices. “I am very excited to be starting my career in West Michigan where I grew up, and specifically at Riemer Eye Center where I’m looking forward to developing…
Holton man sent to prison for operating meth lab. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 38-year-old Holton man was sentenced to two and a half to 20 years in prison Monday, July 17, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of operating/maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine. Steven Anthony Ketchum, of 10687 Blue Lake Rd., was arrested by the…
Burglaries, assaults among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A breaking and entering was reported Friday, July 14, in the 2900 block of East Tyler Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Several electronics were taken, including games and a TV, and some damage was done to the building, the sheriff said. Then on Saturday, July 15, another breaking and…
Hesperia man sent to jail for removing tether. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Hesperia man who removed his tether in an attempt to evade probation personnel was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 17, to one year in jail. Calvin Michael Chase, of 235 N. Division, was arrested last May by the Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Autopsy photos allowed into evidence in manslaughter case. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Judge Robert D. Springstead of the 27th Circuit Court ruled Monday, July 17, that 16 autopsy photos will be allowed into evidence in the case against Rebecca Ann Deters, 41, of 5030 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, who is charged with homicide-involuntary manslaughter for the Jan.…
Mears man sentenced to 2 1/2 to 10 years in prison for break-ins. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Mears man was sentenced to two and a half to 10 years in prison Monday, July 17, in 27th Circuit Court for a breaking and entering conviction. Nicholas James Gale, of 5178 W. Fox Rd., was arrested last…
Citizens, firefighters rescue man from Hart Lake. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Local citizens and firefighters from the Hart Area Fire Department rescued a 74-year-old Hart man who fell into Hart Lake Sunday night, July 16. “We got a call of an overturned boat with someone hanging onto it,” said Hart and Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. Emergency…
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