From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott – 3/13/2026

• 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. The driver was not totally cooperative with Deputies and was ultimately charged with that as well.
• Uniform Response handled a MDOP at the Lake Cora Golf Course. An unknown suspect in a white pickup truck at around 3am turfed the golf course causing several thousand dollars in damage. Anyone with any information is asked to call our office.
• Uniform Response handled a PPO(Personal Protection Order) Violation in Waverly Township. The suspect threatened to kill the victim and was lodged for the violation.
• Uniform Response handled a One Vehicle Possible PDA(Property Damage Accident) in Hartford Township. Deputies found that it was only a mechanical failure with the tire falling off going down the road. The driver had two warrants for his arrest and was lodged on them.
• Our K-9 Unit assisted Paw Paw PD with an Arrest of a Retail Fraud Suspect. The canine did a free air sniff on the suspect vehicle and alerted on the vehicle for drugs. Methamphetamine was recovered from the vehicle. The suspect was lodged for the incident.
• Just a reminder with Tax Season upon us, be Vigilant about Scams. This time of the year, we seem to see more mail thefts and cybercrimes occurring. As you know, the IRS would not ask for anything involving a gift card, bitcoin, etc. If you have any questions about a possible scam, call law enforcement or verify the information through the proper websites.
• A Citizen reached out about Individuals trying to Scam Money. These scammers were advising the citizen she won Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes, along with a Mercedez Benz, $5,000 per week for life, and $50,000 in cash. The citizen reached out to me in which I had our Detectives contact her to attempt to work the scam so the individuals could be charged.  Detectives called the numbers, and once the suspects knew who they were talking to and why, they hung up. Another one tried to say they were legit until the questions kept coming, then they hung up. The suspects once again told the individual they would release the winnings once she bought a $150 gift card and gave them the information. Once again, it appears our suspects don’t live in the USA.
• Our Narcotics Unit Arrested Two Felony Absconders and now both face additional charges for Delivery of Methamphetamine.
• Uniform Response handled a MDOP at a Vacant Residence in Bloomingdale Township. The residence was damaged due to rocks and bricks being thrown through multiple windows. Anyone with any information is asked to call our office.