By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Lawrence Lee Byard, 56, of 13260 Golden Circle, Fenton, Mich., was found guilty Oct. 26 of careless operation. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; court suspended right to operate…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. LEAVITT TWP. — A full truckload of butternut squash spilled out of a semi truck when it tipped over Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, on Taylor Road and 198th Avenue near Walkerville. The truck driver, a 31-year-old man, was transported by Oceana County EMS to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Charges are pending in a domestic assault case involving a 34-year-old man who told police he was hit by a car Saturday evening, Oct. 24, on Griswold Street, according to Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The incident was reported Sunday,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Rothbury woman who owes over $47,000 for welfare fraud pleaded guilty to the charge in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26. Diana Velazquez, of 7095 S. Clearwater Court, must pay 60 percent of the money she owes by the end of her probation term. No up-front jail time will be ordered…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Rothbury man who pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26, faces a nine-month tether term. Juan Ramon Martinez, of 7125 Driftwood Dr., testified that on April 26 in Grant Township he assaulted a man in his driveway while escorting him off his property.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 18 months to five years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26, for probation violation. The probation of David Allen Wellington, of 2800 W.Buchanan Rd., stems from a 2013 conviction of gross indecency between a male and a female. Judge Anthony A. Monton sentenced…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Shelby woman pleaded guilty to harboring a felon in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26, for her involvement in hiding a suspect accused of a hit-and-run accident with a skateboarder. Abigail Delight Dutton, of 64 S. Michigan Ave., testified that she aided in the concealment of Patrick George, who she said…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Hesperia man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26, to assaulting/resisting police. In exchange for Daniel Eugene Ackerberg’s plea, one count of assault by strangulation and one count of fourth-degree child abuse were dismissed. The victim in the case is in agreement of plea deal, said Oceana County Prosecutor…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 58-year-old Montague man is looking at spending at least the next 14 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26. Edward Anthony Morpeth, of 9561 Oaklawn St., molested a young girl “over multiple years,” involving “20 separate…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case of drugs causing death against a 24-year-old Hart man, who is currently serving time in prison for an unrelated conviction, is set for trial in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 13-15. Foster Lewis Mudget appeared in court Monday, Oct. 26, with his attorney Harold Emelander, who made a motion to quash his…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 23, 2015: – 11 a.m., a 39-year-old Shelby woman was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 7000 block of Driftwood Dr., Rothbury. Saturday,…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015: – 10:39 p.m, car-deer crash, US-31 and M-20, Grant Twp. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015: – 5:10 p.m, incorrigible juvenile, MSP parking lot, Hart. Thursday,…
HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off the road, but first apply the brakes and watch out for…
Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alyssa Marie Burke, the daughter of Renee and James Burke of Pentwater, was born Oct. 17, 2015. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…
WEST MICHIGAN — Five people were arrested Wednesday, Oct. 21, on warrants following investigations handled by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) detectives in unrelated cases in Oceana, Mason and Manistee counties, according to a SSCENT press release. – Tommy Watts, 33, of Muskegon was arrested on a two-count felony warrant at the Muskegon County Jail. Watts was serving…
GRANT TWP. — Double JJ Resort co-owner Norm Halbower has been making a lot of improvements to the ranch since he and his son, Matthew, took over ownership, and he is focused on adding more fun events. The next two weekends certainly aim at fun. Beer Fest is set for this Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1-4 p.m., and next Saturday,…
HART – Following a major global health milestone last month, Hart Rotary urges Oceana County residents to join them in the global fight to eradicate polio by making donations in recognition of World Polio Day Saturday, Oct. 24. “Hart Rotarians have always been active in Oceana County. We raise money for our youth scholarship fund, and we sponsor a ‘Feeding…
HART – Hart Main Street once again has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its partners announce the list of accredited Main Street® programs in…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Jason Charles Canavan, 29, of 5823 N. 192nd Ave., Walkerville, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of possession of methamphetamine. Preliminary conference: Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Randall Guy Jonseck, 47, of 485 S. 52nd Ave., New Era, was found guilty Oct. 19 of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). He was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 180 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for…
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued a warning regarding telemarketing scams that impersonate government entities to obtain sensitive personal or financial information from consumers. The scams tend to target Michigan seniors and claim to be from the U.S. Department of Treasury, Michigan Department of Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service. Schuette’s Consumer Protection Team advises consumers that…
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