Category From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott

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 well as designed to help keep him cool. If we would have had to purchase it, they cost approximately $3,500.

Uniform Response handled a Single Vehicle Crash in Decatur Township. Upon arrival, it was found that the vehicle was in a deep ditch taking on water. The investigation found the driver to be under in influence of alcohol.

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.

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.

Deputy Jeff Gilbert attended a 4-day, 32-hour training session to get certified to be a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Deputy Gilbert can now educate people throughout the United States on how to properly install child restraints i.e., car seats. Deputy Gilbert will now be another one of our go to Deputies for teaching and providing hands on opportunities with parents and caregivers. I would also like to note that with the new child restraint law change, citations for child restraint violations can be waived if they meet with a CPST and receive a brief training and inspection.

Uniform Response handled 764 calls for service in January, with 291 traffic stops. Dispatch took 4,072 calls in January.
Roses are red, violets are blue, if your ex has a warrant, we’ll come get them for you. On behalf of the Sheriff's Office, we’ll wish them Happy Valentines Day, so feel free to let us know.

We had our Annual MDOC (Michigan Department of Corrections) Jail Inspection this past week. We were in compliance with everything and the inspector gave us high reviews on how the facility operates, the job the staff does, policies and procedures in place, etc. Shout out to the Corrections Division for the job they do every day. This is a prime example of the professionalism they bring to the table 24/7. Thank you.

Uniform Response handled a Single Vehicle Crash in Keeler Township. The driver of the vehicle was highly intoxicated and was ultimately lodged for the incident. No injuries occurred during the incident.

I would like to give a Huge Shout Out to Section 1776 for the Donation to our Reserve Division. The money they donated was put to good use for different items they were in need of. Thank You.

Our Victim Service Unit ended 2025 with 47 Callouts. With the callouts, they were able to help 295 people. VSU plays a huge role in our office in helping those in need and I cannot thank them enough for what they do.