27th Circuit Court sentencings include 2 prison terms for meth. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were recently sentenced in 27th Circuit Court: – Randy Craig Denevan, 31, of 6835 Schow Rd., Holton, was found guilty May 30 of operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine and was sentenced Aug. 14 to two and a half to 20 years…
Manslaughter tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies – Roger Erick Hoeker, 62, of 1112 Maplewood Drive, Jenison, was arrested Aug. 8 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of homicide – involuntary manslaughter. Preliminary exam: Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent. See…
Man visits post for PBT, gets arrested on warrant. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 42-year-old Hudsonville man who stopped in at the Michigan State Police post for a court-ordered preliminary breath test (PBT) Thursday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. ended up lodged in the Oceana County Jail after police discovered that there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest, according to…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joshua Daniel-Riggs Easton, 36, of 5724 S. Cherokee Bend, Rothbury, was found guilty Aug. 14 of disorderly person – drunk and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…
Trump rally in Hesperia Monday. #OceanaCountyNews HESPERIA — Michigan Trump Republicans are hosting a rally Monday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Yoberosa Lodge. The rally is free, and free food will be provided, states an event flyer. It is open to all Trump supporters, but registration is requested at www.michigantrumprepublicans.com. Former member of the Michigan House of Representatives…
Walkerville teen arrested for stolen vehicle, several warrants. #OceanaCountyCrime WALKERVILLE — An 18-year-old Walkerville man, who was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 12:31 p.m. in the 400 block of West Main Street by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for possession of a stolen vehicle, was also wanted on several warrants. “He had several warrants for his arrest, including from Shelby Police…
Recent birth, reported Aug. 15, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Hailey Joe Martinez, the daughter of Tyra and Raymond Martinez Jr. II of Shelby, was born August 5, 2017. Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com. See 2017 birth records archive here.
Home health care worker testifies that she stole money, jewelry from patient. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Hart woman pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 14, to larceny in a building, testifying that she stole coins and jewelry valued at over $3,000 from a woman she was caring for as a home health care…
Shelby man sent to prison for meth. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 47-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 18 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 14, for a conviction of methamphetamine possession. Michael John Lyles, of 6785 W. Johnson Rd., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team…
Illinois man pleads guilty to heroin possession. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Naperville, Illinois man currently lodged in the Oceana County Jail pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 14, to heroin possession. Adam Paul Cappello was arrested by the Michigan State Police, June 25, at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury for a felony…
Scottville boy hurt in head-on dirt bike/car crash. #OceanaCounty WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old Scottville boy was injured after the 2001 Suzuki 125 dirt bike he was riding collided head-on with a 2000 Volkswagon Passat Sunday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. on River Ridge Road east of North 96th Avenue near Pentwater, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident…
Several people hurt in dune crashes Saturday. #OceanaCounty #SilverLakeSandDunes GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Three separate crashes within an hour injured several people at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday evening, Aug. 12, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident reports. An 8-year-old girl was injured in one of the crashes, and another crash was a hit-and-run accident. CRASH #1: The first…
Boy, 14, hurt in moped crash. #OceanaCounty GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old Huber Heights, Ohio boy sustained a large cut to his hand after crashing the 2003 Wahoo moped he was riding Saturday, Aug. 12, at 3:30 p.m. on Whipperwill Lane east of North Ridge Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver lost control of…
Judge denies former police chief’s motion for release from jail. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Former Shelby Police Chief Robert Wilson, 62, who is currently incarcerated in the Mason County Jail for an embezzlement conviction, was denied a motion by 27th Circuit Court Judge Robert D. Springstead Monday, Aug. 14, for release from jail pending an appeal…
Holton man sentenced to prison for meth. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Holton man currently incarcerated in prison was sentenced Monday, Aug. 14, in 27th Circuit Court by Judge Bradley G. Lambrix to a concurrent term of two and a half to 20 years for a conviction of operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab. Randy Craig Denevan, of…
Obituary: Danny Petersen, 65, Pentwater. Danny Arthur Petersen, 65, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2017. Dan was born on September 23, 1951 in Ludington, the son of Carlyn and Mary (Mills) Petersen. After his father passed away at the age of 52, Dan left Scottville school to take over the family business, C. Petersen & Sons, his…
Football team’s political banner photo ‘discouraged’ by school. #Montague MONTAGUE — A photo of some Montague High School Football Team members with a banner stating, “Trump: Make America Great Again” caused a stir on social media, and school officials issued a statement Sunday, Aug. 13, on Facebook “discouraging” it. “On Friday, August 11, 2017, after football practice, and prior to…
Pentwater pier closed due to high winds, waves. #OceanaCountyNews “Effective immediately we have shut down both the north and south pier walls to foot traffic due to high winds and waves,” states the Pentwater Police Department Facebook page Saturday, Aug. 12. “We will continue to monitor the situation, and they will be reopened as soon as safety dictates.” This story…
Police release more break-in photos. #NewaygoCountyCrime BEAVER TOWNSHIP, (Newaygo County) — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation of a break-in to a barn that occurred early Sunday morning, Aug. 6, on the Newaygo-Oceana county line, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office released additional photos of…
Former deputy declines buy-out, slated to return to job. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Former Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputy Wesley John Hanks, who is convicted of a misdemeanor of “turfing,” is slated to return to duty, Sept. 5, at 8 a.m. after declining a buy-out of his retirement time. The Oceana County Board of Commissioners offered Hanks…
Burglary, officer assault top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, August 3, 2017: – 11:34 a.m., (Hart Police Department), larceny/peacekeeping, 20 block of Mechanic Street, City of Hart. – Noon, (HPD), fraud, 100 block of Hilltop Street, City of Hart. – 6:27 p.m., (HPD), wellbeing check, 600 block of State Street, City…
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