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Barryton & Morley Police Dept's receive tasers from Mecosta Co. Sheriff Dept.

Wed, March 27, 2013

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The Barryton and Morley Police Department have received a generous equipment donation from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department. Recently the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department updated their road patrol equipment by obtaining new tasers. When this occurred, Sheriff Todd Purcell decided to utilize the M26-c tasers which were being replaced by the new tasers with other local police departments. Chief John Bongard of the Barryton Police Department said that his department has been looking into obtaining tasers for quite some time due to how effective they have become.

Update:Mecosta Co. Sheriff Department release name of victim of fatal pedestrian crash

Fri, January 11, 2013

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The Mecosta County Sheriff's Department have released the name of the victim who was hit last night in Barryton. Sheriff Todd Purcell says the incident happened around 6:54pm on 30th Ave.near the intersection of Arthur St. in Barryton. An Initial investigation revealed the southbound vehicle driven by a 28-year old Cadillac man struck 35-year old Judy Houston of Barryton who was laying on the road. The crash remains under investigation. Alcohol is not suspected of the driver. We'll have more information when it becomes available.

Mecosta Co. Deputies investigating a home invasion in Barryton

Wed, May 9, 2012

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Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a home invasion at a residence in Barryton that occurred over the last three weeks. Deputies say the homeowner returned to the residence after three weeks and discovered her stove and dryer were missing among other items. Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact the Mecosta County Sheriffs Department.

Nemeth resigns as Barryton PD Chief

Mon, April 16, 2012

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Barryton Police Chief Casey Nemeth will resign from his position with the department, effective May 1st. leaving its operation in the hands of the four officers employed in the village. Nemeth cited commitments to his job at the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Department and a desire to spend more time with his family as reasons for leaving in a letter of resignation. No word yet on who will take over the Chief position at the department.

Salons participating in Hair Harvest 2012

Tue, February 7, 2012

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Mr. Karl's Hairdressing (Big Rapids),
Simplicity Hair Studio (Big Rapids),
A Cut Above (Big Rapids),
The Studio (Big Rapids),
The Hair Affair (Big Rapids),
BoRics (Big Rapids),
Cost Cutters (Big Rapids),
City Looks (Big Rapids),
Natural Beauty (Big Rapids),
Earth, Wind and Fire (Big Rapids),
Smart Style (Big Rapids)
A Touch of Class Salon (Big Rapids),
Jayne's Hair Salon ( Big Rapids),
Style Station (Big Rapids),
Tracy and Co Hair Salon (Big Rapids),
Bex Salon (Big Rapids),

Barryton man arraigned after stabbing 16 year old girl on New Years Eve

Thu, January 5, 2012

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An 18 year old Barryton man has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after a new year's eve party ended in a stabbing in Mecosta County. Michigan State Troopers say they responded to an underage house party in Fork Township and found a 16-year-old girl with a stab wound in her hand. Police located the suspect, 18-year old Kolton Christopher Hutchinson in Morley Tuesday. Hutchinson confessed to the stabbing and is now being held in Mecosta County Jail on $20,000 bond. He faces up to 4 years if convicted on the felony charge.

Second teen suspect arrested in connection to Barryton area break-ins

Mon, October 31, 2011

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Breaking and Entering

Barryton

Fork Township

Mecosta County

A second juvenile suspect has been arrested in connection to a string of breaking and entering's in the Barryton area. Mecosta County Sheriff Detective Casey Nemeth says on Friday they arrested a 15 year old Fork Township boy on multiple felonies. Nemeth says the arrest stems from the investigations into the 4 break ins at the Martiny Bait and Tackle back in March, the 3 break ins in September and October at the Riverside Sunoco in Barryton, and also the larceny and malicious destruction of property at the Pit Stop Grocery in Barryton.

Breaking:Riverside Sunco Gas Station broken into 2nd time in 9 days

Tue, September 20, 2011

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Barryton

Fork Township

break-in

riverside sunco gas station

For a second time in nine days the Riverside Sunoco Gas Station in Barryton has been broken into. Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies say the latest break-in happened at 11:30 last night. Upon investigation it was determined that entry was made thru the side entrance door of the business. Any information or tips should be directed to the Mecosta County Sheriff Department Detectives. Sheriff's office can be contacted at 231-592-0150 or tips@co.mecosta.mi.us

Riverside Sunoco in Barryton broken into

Sat, September 10, 2011

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Mecosta County Sheriff's Office

Barryton

Fork Township

Riverside Sunoco

Mecosta County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a Breaking and Entering around 3 a.m. this morning at the Riverside Station Sunoco in Barryton. Upon investigation, it was determined that a rock was thrown through the side door and entry was made. Any information or tips can be directed to the Detectives at the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office at 231-592-0150 or tips@co.mecosta.mi.us.