Sheriff News Archive

SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE #26003448

Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that on April 9, 2026, at approximately 9:15 PM, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 25000 block of M-43 in Almena Township for a reported assault.
Upon arrival and investigation, deputies learned that a 31-year-old Paw Paw man had gone to the residence, where he was

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 4/2/2026

Uniform Response Stopped a Vehicle for an Improper Plate in Keeler Township. The investigation found that the vehicle had been stolen out of Benton Harbor. The driver from Niles was lodged for the vehicle and possession of meth. The passenger had a warrant and was lodged as well.

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE – #2600736

Sheriff Daniel Abbott reports that the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office conducted a fraud investigation regarding a house and property for sale in the 22000 block of M43 Highway in Almena Township.

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE

The Paw Paw Police Department recently hosted a recognition ceremony honoring individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exemplary service and unwavering support to the department and the greater Paw Paw community over the past year.

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE

Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that on March 25, 2026, a Detective Sergeant with the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a citizen who was fishing on Wolf Lake in Almena Township. The individual reported observing a suspicious object on his Garmin LiveScope sonar system while on the water.

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 3/26/2026

Our Office Hosted along with the Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards the updated training for Law Enforcement Response to Stalking/PPO/Bond Violations. It was held at our office in our EOC room. Numerous other law enforcement agencies as well as ours attended the training which went over when and where to arrest, what to charge

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE

On March 24, 2026, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office formally recognized Mr. Ricky Holly for his courageous and selfless actions during a residential structure fire that occurred on February 28, 2026, in Pinegrove Township

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 3/19/2026

I want to give a Big Thank You to Spikes K9 Fund for our Newest K9 Vest for Charlie. Spikes K9 Fund was founded by retired Special Warfare Operator, James Hatch. They have donated 1,596 vests to assist working dogs like ours. It is a ballistic and stab proof vest which was custom fit as

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