Drunk driving, disorderly arrests among police activity

November 2, 2015
Drunk driving, disorderly arrests among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police over the weekend, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, 2015, includes: Friday, Oct. 30, 2015: – 1:17 p.m., ORV crash, minor injuries, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Golden Twp. – 5 p.m.,…

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Coding Club kicks off at OCS

October 30, 2015
Coding Club kicks off at OCS

HART — “Coding” is a new term for computer programming, and Oceana Christian School now has a Coding Club. Coding Club is an opportunity for students to learn beginning computer programming skills at an age-appropriate level. OCS staff is thrilled to be able to expose students to this cutting-edge area of math/science education. Coding develops not only creativity and collaboration,…

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Library offers genealogy research tools

October 30, 2015
Library offers genealogy research tools

HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Library is ready to help you explore your family history. The library has the Ancestry database, one of the most widely-used genealogy sources, available for use.   There are also many other databases and websites available. The library has recently purchased new genealogy books, including titles like “The Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com,” as well as titles…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

October 30, 2015
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: – David Allen Wellington, 21, of 2800 Buchanan Rd., Shelby, was sentenced Oct. 26 to 18 months to five years in prison, with credit for 335 days served in jail, for probation violation. He was also ordered to pay $180 in fines and…

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Suspect knocks Shelby officer unconscious

October 29, 2015
Suspect knocks Shelby officer unconscious

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — A Shelby police officer was knocked unconscious by a 23-year-old Shelby man early this morning outside of the Mercy Health Shelby hospital, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. The officer, who is not currently being named, was treated at the hospital for a bump to his head and has been released,…

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Chainsaw stolen in break-in

October 29, 2015
Chainsaw stolen in break-in

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. CRYSTAL TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering in the 2000 block of East Hammett Road reported Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8:45 a.m. involving the theft of a chainsaw. The following is other…

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SSCENT makes multiple drug arrests.

October 28, 2015
SSCENT makes multiple drug arrests.

During the last two weeks, several people were arrested on warrants issued for their arrests as a result of investigations handled by SSCENT (State, Sheriff, Chief Enforcement of Narcotics Team) detectives.  All of the cases listed below are unrelated. The locations of the arrests were not provided, but most took place in Oceana County, according to MSP Lt. Andrew Ambrose,…

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Anti-bullying workshop offered by MSU.

October 28, 2015

AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Michigan State University Extension will hold an anti-bullying workshop, titled ABCs of Bullying Prevention: Addressing Bullying in Community Settings, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the West Shore Educational Service District, 2130 W. U.S. 10-31. The half-day workshop is designed for adults who live with, care about and work with young…

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78th District Court sentencings

October 28, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

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…

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Truck tips over, spills squash

October 27, 2015
Truck tips over, spills squash

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…

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Man claims he was hit by car in domestic dispute

October 27, 2015
Man claims he was hit by car in domestic dispute

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,…

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Rothbury woman owes over $47,000 for welfare fraud

October 26, 2015
Rothbury woman owes over $47,000 for welfare fraud

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…

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Assault with metal chain leads to tether term

October 26, 2015
Assault with metal chain leads to tether term

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.…

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Probation violation yields prison term

October 26, 2015
Probation violation yields prison term

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…

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Shelby woman pleads guilty to harboring hit-and-run suspect

October 26, 2015
Shelby woman pleads guilty to harboring hit-and-run suspect

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…

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Hesperia man pleads guilty to resisting police

October 26, 2015
Hesperia man pleads guilty to resisting police

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…

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Montague man faces 14-year minimum for CSC

October 26, 2015
Montague man faces 14-year minimum for CSC

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…

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Drug death case headed to trial

October 26, 2015
Drug death case headed to trial

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…

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