Sheriff News Archive

From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 12/ 19/2025

Deputies responded to a Medical Call with an Individual that was Unresponsive. Life saving measures were taken, but unfortunately the victim could not be saved. Our office responds to these types of calls on a regular basis. I’m mentioning this call due to the widow having health issues and not knowing how she’d be able

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE – M. Parish found guilty

On December 18, 2025, Morgan Parish was found guilty by a jury on all 18 counts listed below reference the July 4th Bombing incident. During the trial, several members of the Van Buren County SWAT Team testified regarding the events that took place that day.

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE – #25013786 UPDATE

Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that on 12/17/2025, at 2319 Hours, Deputies were dispatched to the 66000 block of 48th Avenue, in Bangor Township, on the report of an unresponsive male having been found in the roadway. Lifesaving measures were performed, but sadly, the victim passed away on-scene due to the severity of his injuries

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 12/12/2025

In the month of November, Deputies handled 835 calls for service, putting the total for the year at 9,388. Deputies made 301 traffic stops in November putting the total for the year at 4,307. Dispatchers took 7,690 phone calls in November, putting the total for the year at 96,433. Out of the calls for the

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE – New K-9 Charlie

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the addition of its newest K-9 team member “ Charlie” , who will be partnered with Deputy Cody Bingaman. The new K-9 unit will enhance the Sheriff’s Office’s capabilities in community safety, criminal investigations, and emergency response.

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 12/ 5/2025

Our SWAT Team trained over in Kalamazoo at an abandoned motel that is getting ready to be torn down. They ran numerous training exercises such as room clearing, breaching doors, approaches, stacks, etc.

Uniform Response handled a Stolen License Plate in Paw Paw Township. It was entered into LEIN as stolen.

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE – Phone Scam

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office is again continuing to warn residents about a phone scam where callers impersonate law enforcement officers and claim the person has outstanding arrest warrants.

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 11/ 26/2025

• Our Animal Control Shelter will be partnering with the Bissel Pet Foundation to help bring Hope to the Shelter during the Holiday Season. Empty the Shelters in December will help our county find forever homes for these animals. The event is going to be from December 1-15 at our Hartford shelter location. Citizens will

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE – #25012958

Sheriff Daniel E Abbott reports that a Deputy was dispatched to a business in the 67000 block
of Red Arrow Highway in Hartford township for a report of a theft that had just occurred. The
owner of the property was notified by his security cameras that people were on the property. He

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 11/ 21/2025

Uniform Response handled a Larceny of a Package from a residence in Columbia Township. Anyone with any information on this is asked to call our office.

Uniform Response handled a Domestic Call that was happening in a vehicle traveling on I94 highway in Hartford Township. Deputies were able to locate the vehicle and get it

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From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 11/14 /2025

Uniform Response handled a Larceny of Two Enclosed Trailers with Two Vehicles inside of them in Paw Paw Township. A suspect was developed, the property was recovered, and charges are being sought on the suspect.

Uniform Response handled a UDAA from a Migrant Camp in Columbia Township. The vehicle was later recovered in Allegan County

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SHERIFF NEWS RELEASE – #25012645

Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that on the above date and time, deputies were called to the 25000 block of County Road 665 for an attempted theft in progress. The property owner had observed two suspects attempting to steal various scrap metal from the property through surveillance cameras on scene.

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