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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 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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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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Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office responded to Lake Cora Hills Golf Club regarding a report of malicious destruction of property.

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 3/06/2026

For the month of February, Dispatchers took 3,306 phone calls. Uniform Response had 303 traffic stops in February, putting the 2-month total at 594. Uniform Response handled 654 calls for service in February, putting the total for the year at 1,418.

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 2/27/2026

Uniform Response handled a Motorist Assist in Decatur Township. The driver was identified and had multiple outstanding warrants. The vehicle came back as stolen out of Cass County. Meth was found during the investigation as well as other items in question. The driver was lodged on several felonies.

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