Address
219 E Paw Paw Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079-1429
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Contact
(269) 657-8200
From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 8/2/2026
- Canine Handler Deputy Devon Krogel gave a presentation to the Decatur Study Club at the Van Buren County District Library in the Village of Decatur. Presentations like these are always well received as they are very informative and the public gains more knowledge to what some of our jobs are.
- I’d like to give a Shout Out to all the Fire Department’s, Staff from Our Office, and Everyone else Involved on the huge industrial fire in South Haven. It truly was a display of what teamwork is all about. SHEAS Fire Chief Brandon Hinz did a great job controlling the scene.
- Our Office has been doing Targeted Patrols in Construction Zones. It’s very disturbing how many people totally ignore the road closed sign and drive right through the area where workers are at, and at times, not even slowing down. Just a friendly reminder to follow the detour. Not only will the workers appreciate it, but it’s what you are required to do by law.
- Uniform Response handled a Traffic Crash on I94hwy in which a Vehicle Driver was Drowsy and Rearended a Semi Trailer. Noone was injured from the crash.
- Uniform Response received a Tip to the Location of a Stolen Motorcycle in Pine Grove Township. Deputies were able to get enough information to get a search warrant for the residence. Upon executing the warrant, the stolen motorcycle was recovered, along with meth, heroin, and a gun. The suspect is a convicted felon, so they could not be in possession of a firearm. The suspect now faces numerous charges.
- Uniform Response handled what came in as a Car Jacking/Abduction in Bloomingdale Township. Two teenagers advised an unknown individual got in their car, drove down the road, crashed, then fled the scene. The teens did come clean with the Deputies once they were questioned about everything. Alcohol was a factor for the crash. The juveniles were turned over to their parents once the Deputies were done with the investigation. The report is being reviewed by the Prosecutor’s Office.
- Uniform Response handled a Suspicious Situation in Arlington Township. A call came into dispatch about a male in one vehicle screaming at a female in another vehicle in the roadway. Deputies were able to locate the parties involved at their residence and it was found that the female had been assaulted. Deputies had to fight with the male half to put him into custody. He now faces numerous charges for the incident. Thank you to the 3rd party caller for calling this in so law enforcement could investigate it with the result in this case being the victim is now safe, and the abuser is held accountable.
- Uniform Response handled an Arson incident in Columbia Township. The suspect attempted to light a shed on fire and property inside a residential structure on the same property. Both fires fizzled out before anything major took place. Deputies called in the Fire Marshall to assist in the investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to call our office.
- There is a New Scam going around right now, “Small Fee, Big Catch.” Emails are being received that says your package couldn’t be delivered because a small customs fee wasn’t paid. The email will tell you to pay the fee through a link right away so the package can be delivered. As most scams do, it’ll take you to a website from the link and want you to enter your name, contact information, credit card details, and other banking information. If you are expecting a package and it hasn’t been delivered yet, go directly with the package delivery service’s official website or app and use your tracking number if you have one. As always, stop and think before you act, especially when they want a quick response.
Additional Information
For immediate reporting contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office at (269) 657-3101. Additional reporting is also available at Crime Stoppers 1-800-342-7867, Silent Observer (269) 343-2100 or your local Police Department.
Mobile phone users and online users can provide anonymous crime tips to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office by sending a text Tip Soft message by sending a text message to “CRIMES” (274637) with the keyword VBCTIP from a mobile phone. Click here to submit a tip online.
Van Buren County Sheriff's Office
205 South Kalamazoo St.
Paw Paw, MI 49079-1594
T: (269) 657-2006 | F: (269) 657-3161
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