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Ex-deputy’s ‘turfing’ trial begins Tuesday.

January 30, 2017

OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews Ex-deputy’s ‘turfing’ trial begins Tuesday. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The jury trial against fired Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Wesley John Hanks, 52, who faces two misdemeanor “turfing” charges and a charge of using a police radio while committing a misdemeanor, is set to begin Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. in 78th District Court. Newaygo County…

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Montague man receives 5-25 year prison term for CSC.

January 30, 2017

Montague man receives 5-25 year prison term for CSC. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 64-year-old Montague man received a five to 25 year prison sentence in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, for a first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) conviction. Michael Melvin Johnson, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., pleaded “no contest” to the charge last month. Judge Anthony…

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Man, 18, sent to prison for sexually assaulting young girl.

January 30, 2017

Man, 18, sent to prison for sexually assaulting young girl. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to 51 months to 25 years in prison Monday, Jan. 30, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Kenneth Eugene Carr, of 6981 128th Ave., sexually assaulted a girl under…

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78th District Court arraignments include fleeing police, car theft, forgery.

January 27, 2017

78th District Court arraignments include fleeing police, car theft, forgery. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jason Lee Spears, 22, of 3562 Algonquin Dr., Muskegon, was arrested Jan. 7 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) on felony charges of third-degree fleeing a police officer; firearms possession…

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78th District Court sentencings.

January 26, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Daniel Elmer Tietz, 52, of 1098 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty Dec. 12 of second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced Jan. 23 to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; must take…

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