June 30th, 2023 5:37 am
 PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:   Plainfield Ave NE at Rockhill Dr. NE is completely closed in all directions due to a down power line.  Crews are working diligently to clear the line, however there is no estimated time for reopening ...
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May 21st, 2023 11:31 am
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich: Just before midnight last night, around 100 to 200 vehicles were taking part in an impromptu car show in the 5200 Block of 33rd St SE.  The group of vehicles had congregated in areas in and outside of Kent Count...
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May 16th, 2023 8:25 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich: On April 27th, 2023 investigators were notified of a suspicious piece of mail an area attorney received. A letter was sent to an inmate at the Kent County Jail labeled with the attorney’s name. This inmate was no longer in th...
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May 11th, 2023 8:06 am
Florida Man Arrested for Sexual Assault   KENT COUNTY, Mich: In cooperati...
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May 9th, 2023 8:58 am
GAINES TOWNSHIP, MICH:  At 2:30 AM this morning, a homeowner called 911 stating three suspects were checking car doors in the neighborhood along South Park Dr SE.  Deputies arrived in the area and locat...
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April 11th, 2023 10:28 am
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich: Monday night just after 9:00 PM, deputies spotted a stolen Kia sedan in the area of 60th St SE & Kalamazoo Ave. The vehicle fled from officers and due to traffic conditions at the time the pursuit was ended. Around 1:15 AM ...
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April 5th, 2023 2:54 pm
    KENT COUNTY, Mich (April 5, 2023): Sustained rainfall in the region has resulted in more runoff and higher water levels on local rivers than originally anticipated. The National Weather...
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March 27th, 2023 9:47 am
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:  On Friday, March 24th, a 65-year-old Belmont woman was assaulted, strangled, and bound in her home by a man claiming to be a "hit-man".  This took place in the morning hours in the are...
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March 10th, 2023 5:41 pm
TYRONE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Yesterday evening at 4:45 PM the KCSO received a call of a suspicious person near 17 Mile Rd & Sparta Ave. An 8-year-old girl was outside of her home along Daisy Ln NW and a dark-colored SUV pulled up near her. T...
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February 10th, 2023 12:43 pm
Kent City, Mich:  Just before midnight, a red Volvo sedan pulled into a driveway in the 300 Block of S Main St NW.  The driver got out and fired several rounds as the homeowner was near the front d...
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February 9th, 2023 3:18 pm

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February 4th, 2023 4:09 pm
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just before 11:00 AM this morning two vehicles collided at the intersection of N Division & 7 Mile Rd which resulted in the death of an 86-year-old Comstock Park man.  An 18-year-old female from Sparta was tr...
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January 31st, 2023 11:30 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  Earlier this morning a KCSO deputy was lodging a suspect for drunk driving at the jail.  While inventorying the suspect's property, the deputy discovered an unknown substance inside a pouch.  The deputy imm...
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January 27th, 2023 9:05 am
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 4:00 AM today, a stolen vehicle was used to break open the doors to a gas station at 76th St & Clyde Park Ave.  Six suspects exited the vehicle and entered the store and stole cigarettes.  The KCSO...
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January 26th, 2023 2:18 pm
ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  The individual pictured was involved in an armed robbery at the Smoke Shop along Alpine Ave just north of 4 Mile Rd. This incident occurred on December 22nd, 2022 just before 9 pm. The suspect was holding a pistol in...
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January 22nd, 2023 11:25 am
TYRONE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  At 9:00 AM this morning KCSO was called to 14101 Sparta Ave NW for the report of a stabbing.  A 30-year-old male from Tyron Township had been stabbed in the stomach at an address nearby.  The suspect, a 19-year-...
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January 21st, 2023 12:55 pm
UPDATE (1/22/2023 at 12:55 PM):  KCSO detectives conducted a search warrant with the assistance of the Wyoming Department of Public Safety Tactical Team and arrested a 21-year-old Wyoming man in relation to the Gaines Township shooting.&nbs...
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January 20th, 2023 4:02 pm
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich:  KCSO is on scene of a body located in a swampy area along Ivanrest Ave between M6 & 56th St.  A witness located the body while walking their dog.  KCSO is working with the Medical Examiner's Office to pro...
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January 16th, 2023 9:25 pm
UPDATE 9:25 PM | Vicky has just returned home in her vehicle.  KCSO deputies are there now speaking with her and her family.     BOWNE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  A woman was reported missing this afternoon in southeastern Kent C...
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January 13th, 2023 9:46 pm
BOWNE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  At 7:00 PM this evening the KCSO responded to a single-vehicle crash along 92nd St west of Alden Nash Ave in southern Kent County.  A pickup was traveling eastbound on 92nd, veered off the road, and struck a tree.&nbs...
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January 11th, 2023 12:10 pm
GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, Mich:  The KCSO is continuing to see vehicles in parking lots broken into day and night.  So far this year Kent County has had 34 vehicles broken into with numbers totaling 471 in 2022.  Stolen vehicles are often...
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January 6th, 2023 11:45 am
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Thomas Shannon, a 41-year-old, from Byron Township was lodged at the Kent County Jail just before midnight on child pornography charges.  After a lengthy investigation, detectives were able to find evidence ...
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December 20th, 2022 8:46 am
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office and Grand Rapids Police Department are pleased to announce that text to 911 is available throughout Kent County. Text to 911 allows those in need of emergency services to use their ce...
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December 12th, 2022 10:25 am
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  This morning at 3:15 AM KCSO deputies were proactively patrolling the area of 60th St near Kalamazoo Ave as our community is continuing to see vehicles broken into and stolen.  Deputies observed three vehicles enter ...
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December 1st, 2022 7:42 pm
UPDATE (12/1/2022 at 7:45 PM):  KCSO detectives were able to determine that Laquita Armstrong-Cavin was staying at a motel in San Angelo, Texas.  With the assistance of the San Angelo Police Department, Laquita has been arrested as of ...
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November 22nd, 2022 8:31 pm
UPDATE (9:04PM):  Ben has been located on foot in the City of Rockford.  Thank you to an alert motorist that located him and contacted the police.   ###   ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  The KCSO is looking for 21-year-o...
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November 22nd, 2022 9:00 am
Kent County, MICH: The KCSO Human Trafficking Task Force has arrested a 38-year-old Comstock Park man for trafficking a 16-year-old Grand Rapids teen. Investigators with the task force received a tip in October and have been working leads on the case...
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November 10th, 2022 10:59 am
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 9:00 PM last night, the KCSO received multiple 911 calls about shots fired along Campus Park Dr south of 60th St SE. Deputies arrived in the area and located a home struck by gunfire. The home and surround...
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November 9th, 2022 9:48 am
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Around 6:00 AM this morning the KCSO responded to the 6100 Block of Kran Ave SE after reports of a shot being fired.  While responding, it was learned that a person with a gunshot wound showed up at a local hosp...
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November 7th, 2022 2:13 pm
UPDATE | MISSING LOCATED David was located and is being reunited.  Thank you to those that called in so first responders could get him help. ###   CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  The KCSO is looking for 60-year-old David Bolen who was rep...
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November 2nd, 2022 10:00 am
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Yesterday, a juvenile petition was authorized for charges of Explosives - Possession with Intent to Terrorize against a 14-year-old East Kentwood Student.  This stemmed from the student lighting off fireworks in a ba...
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October 31st, 2022 12:24 pm
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 11 pm on Saturday October 29th, the KCSO received calls of teenagers wearing ski masks trying to open vehicle doors in the 6500 Block of Madison Ave SE.  KCSO deputies arrived in the area and located ...
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October 15th, 2022 11:45 am
UPDATE |  With support from our community, this individual has been identified. Thank you for helping move this case forward. KCSO detectives will continue the investigation.   ### LOWELL TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Yesterday afternoon t...
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October 13th, 2022 1:36 pm
WALKER, Mich:  The Kent County Sheriff’s Office has completed its investigation of the Walker Police Department officer-involved shooting which took place on September 9th, 2022.    Our investigation determined that Walker P...
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October 13th, 2022 8:40 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  The KCSO is wrapping up its Rescue Task Force training tonight at the Gaines Township offices in southern Kent County.  Rescue Task Force is a collaborative effort between local, state, and federal law enforcement a...
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October 12th, 2022 4:32 pm
NELSON TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Yesterday, KCSO detectives conducted a search warrant on Oak Lane in Nelson Township, recovering 40 firearms and thousands of dollars in stolen property.  This was the culmination of an investigation that starte...
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October 10th, 2022 9:30 am
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Yesterday, just after 6:00 PM the KCSO responded to a robbery at a retail store parking lot along Marketplace Dr SE.  A 70-year-old Kentwood woman was loading groceries into her vehicle when a younger male ...
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October 4th, 2022 4:50 pm
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  In the afternoon hours of June 28th, 2022 an 11-year-old boy was inappropriately touched in a restroom at Millennium Park.  Immediate search efforts began by investigators the day of the incident canvassing&nbs...
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October 3rd, 2022 3:02 pm
UPDATE (10/4/2022):  Today, investigators with the KCSO had the report reviewed by the Kent County Prosecutor's Office.  Charges of Kidnapping have been authorized against the suspect currently in custody in North Carolina.  K...
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September 29th, 2022 9:04 am
UPDATE Four additional suspects have been charged in relation to the May 19th Crossroads Graduation shooting.  Amanti Wilson, an 18-year-old man from Kentwood along with three other juvenile males from Grand Rapids have been charged with crimes...
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September 26th, 2022 8:55 am
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 4:00 PM on 9/23/2022 KCSO responded to a three-vehicle crash along 76th St SW near Indigo Ridge Ave.  A GMC pickup was slowing for a vehicle ahead making a turn when a Jeep tried passing the pickup on ...
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September 19th, 2022 9:01 am
Gaines Twp (Mich): Just after midnight on 9/19/2022 the KCSO assisted the Cutlerville Fire Department on reports of a house explosion and fire. Deputies arrived to find a female trapped on the back porch of the residence but were unable to reach her....
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September 11th, 2022 11:25 pm
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich:  The KCSO is looking for Terry Sims who walked away from an adult care home in the 400 block of East Muskegon St. this evening around 8:15 PM.  Terry is a 19-year-old black male, approximately 5'2", and last se...
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September 9th, 2022 2:26 pm
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  The KCSO Jail Hosts Dads Not Forgotten Dads Not Forgotten is a collaboration between the KCSO, 70x7 Life Recovery, Prison Fellowship, and Reach for the Forgotten Jail Ministry.  Today, at two different ceremonies a...
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September 8th, 2022 11:43 am
GRATTAN TOWNSHIP, Mich:  At 6:30 AM this morning the KCSO responded to a two-vehicle crash at Lincoln Lake Ave & 5 Mile Rd.  A 62-year-old Cannon Township man died as a result of the crash.  A 23-year-old Belding man suffered serio...
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August 30th, 2022 9:00 am
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:  The KCSO is seeking information on the whereabouts of Mollie Schmidt (maiden name O'Meara).  Mollie is 33 years old, 5'2" - 100lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes.  She was last seen on Aug...
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August 29th, 2022 1:33 pm
UPDATE (9/1/2022 11:00 AM):  Earlier this morning Indiana State Police apprehended William Williams.  He is lodged at the Grant County Jail in Indiana awaiting extradition back to Kent County.  The 13-year-old remains in stable co...
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August 27th, 2022 12:18 pm
SUSPECT ARRESTED |  Yesterday, KCSO deputies and detectives arrested a 27-year-old Cadillac area man for bank robbery.  With the help of the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post, the KCSO conducted a search warrant at a Wexford County h...
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August 27th, 2022 12:18 pm
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 11:00 AM this morning the Fifth Third Bank on 10 Mile Rd near Belmont Ave was robbed.  The suspect did not show or imply any weapons and no injuries were incurred.  KCSO deputies were assisted by...
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August 22nd, 2022 10:57 am
VERGENNES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just before 8:30 AM this morning a pickup truck was traveling westbound on Bailey Dr NE near Cumberland Ave NE and drifted off of the roadway striking a tree.  No other vehicles were involved in the crash.  T...
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August 20th, 2022 4:28 pm
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  The KCSO is sad to announce the death of one of our cherished Sheriff's Office horses, Hank. Earlier this week, Hank began to show symptoms of Potomac Horse Fever, a bacterial disease. Although he fought hard, it was...
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August 19th, 2022 12:16 pm
CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  KCSO Major Case detectives arrested Garry Dean Artman, a 64-year-old Florida man, for the 1996 murder of Sharon Hammack. Artman was taken into custody in Mississippi and is awaiting extradition to Michigan. KCSO d...
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August 16th, 2022 8:30 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  Want to know what it's like to be a police officer in 2022 or what goes on inside the KCSO?  Join us for an in-depth look at KCSO's many divisions, our training, and our facilities.  You will hear from ...
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August 15th, 2022 8:37 am
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Around 11:30 AM yesterday deputies responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 4 Mile Rd and Plainfield Ave.  The initial investigation reveals that a vehicle crash occurred on Plainfield Av...
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August 10th, 2022 9:48 pm
UPDATE 8/11/22 12:23 A.M. Ms. Williams has been safely located in Wyoming and has been returrned home.  Thank you to all who helped with her safe return.   CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  The Kent County Sheriff’s Offi...
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July 29th, 2022 7:54 pm
UPDATE | As of 8/1/2022 Tucker Laws has been located and is safe.  Thank you to the media and the community for assisting with this missing person case.  Your community partnerships are truly invaluable.   ### PLAINFIELD ...
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July 28th, 2022 10:24 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  The KCSO is excited to get out and meet more of our neighbors again during our annual National Night Out!  These are among our largest events of the year and the most anticipated by staff.  A way for police and the ...
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July 26th, 2022 9:00 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  The KCSO is looking for citizens who are willing to walk beside others in our community during their darkest times.  The KCSO Victim Services Unit is a volunteer group that provides immediate, short-term support and...
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July 18th, 2022 12:02 pm
 GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Shortly before 2:00 a.m. on July 18, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of shots fired into a residence in the 6000 block of Campus Park Dr SE. Two unknown suspect ...
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July 13th, 2022 3:06 pm
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of law enforcement impersonation phone calls. This is a reminder that the KCSO will never solicit payment for fines or bond over the phone. In the most recent&...
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July 12th, 2022 3:18 pm
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just before midnight on July 12, 2022, the KCSO responded to reports of a male in the Grand River who was unresponsive near the 2400 Block of Konkle Dr. NE. Deputies and rescue personnel located a 76 ye...
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July 10th, 2022 12:50 pm
LOWELL TOWNSHIP, Mich: On 07/09/2022 at approximately 11:29 PM, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the intersection of Alden Nash Ave and Foreman St in Lowell Township in reference to a two car personal injury crash with on...
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July 5th, 2022 11:19 am
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich:  Just after midnight on Saturday morning two marijuana dispensaries were broken into within minutes of each other in Cedar Springs.  Deputies arrived at the first burglary alarm along White Creek Ave to find a door...
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June 29th, 2022 11:55 pm
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 8:30 PM tonight KCSO responded to a two-vehicle crash along Kalamazoo Ave SE & Crystal Springs BLVD.  The initial investigation reveals a southbound Chevy Trail Blazer crossed over the center turn...
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June 29th, 2022 9:06 pm
OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:  At 6:00 PM tonight KCSO responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and SUV at the intersection of Lincoln Lake Ave NE & Old 14 Mile Rd NE.  A Jeep stopped at Old 14 Mile Rd and Lincoln Lake Ave pulle...
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June 23rd, 2022 9:19 am
UPDATE 6/27/2022 | ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH CAR DEALERSHIP BREAK-IN Over the weekend two 17-year-old males from Plainfield Township were arrested in connection with breaking into an Algoma Township car dealership and stealing five vehicles.&n...
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June 21st, 2022 10:59 am
UPDATE 06/27/2022 | VICTIM IDENTIFIED The 32-year-old female from West Palm Beach, Florida has been identified as Brittney Nicole Moore.  KCSO detectives are still awaiting the Kent County Medical Examiner's report in regards to toxicology ...
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June 16th, 2022 10:29 am
OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICH:  Residents and businesses along 14 Mile Rd NE between Lappley Ave NE & Wabasis Ave NE are requested to evacuate due to a natural gas leak.  DTE & Oakfield Fire Department are actively investigating mult...
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June 3rd, 2022 3:29 pm
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 12:00 PM today the KCSO responded to a bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle along Spaulding near Watermark Dr.  A 76-year-old Grand Rapids man riding the bicycle died at the scene.  T...
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May 25th, 2022 11:08 am
UPDATE 6/3/2022 at 3:15PM The third suspect, Javonte Rosa, was arraigned in 63rd District Court today on charges of felony murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and felony firearms in connection with the homicide of Joseph Wilder. Kentwood Pol...
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May 25th, 2022 12:22 am
UPDATE as of 5/27/22 3:30PM: The two men apprehended by police early Wednesday morning have been charged with Felony Murder, Felony Firearms, and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery in connection with the death of Joseph Wilder. Rhishy Manning and Ja...
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May 23rd, 2022 3:30 pm
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Two 18-year-olds from Grand Rapids were arraigned in 63rd District Court today on charges of Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Weapon Free School Zones - general felony violation.  Shaakir Abdulwahab and Jacqui H...
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May 23rd, 2022 3:25 pm
UPDATE: Annabel was found on foot in the area by deputies around 3:15pm today.  Thank you to the media & public for your assistance in helping our community! ### GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Deputies in Grand Rapids Township ar...
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May 23rd, 2022 1:30 pm
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  The KCSO is releasing suspect photos from the shooting last week Thursday. In attempts to move this investigation forward we are asking for assistance in identifying those pictured.  At this time,...
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May 23rd, 2022 8:19 am
UPDATE:  Terry Sims has been located and is safe.  Thank you for being on the look out and helping our Kent County community! ### CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich:  The KCSO is looking for Terry Sims who walked away from an adult care home in t...
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May 19th, 2022 10:27 pm
UPDATE AS OF 6:30PM 5/20/2022: KCSO detectives along with assistance of the Michigan State Police and Livonia Police Department detained five individuals after a traffic stop in Livonia, Michigan around 4:00pm today (5/20/2022).  It is believed...
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May 10th, 2022 3:57 pm
UPDATE: As of 12:30AM on 5/11/2022, AT&T indicated the landlines have been restored    KENT COUNTY, Mich:  AT&T is reporting that landline telephone users in Cedar Springs, with the telephone prefix "616-696-XXXX&q...
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May 10th, 2022 1:35 pm
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just before 1:30pm the KCSO responded to a serious injury crash at Plainfield Ave NE & Vineyard Ave NE.  A Buick sedan was attempting to cross Plainfield Ave from Vineyard Ave and was struck by a Ford SU...
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May 7th, 2022 8:54 pm
SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 7:00pm this evening the KCSO responded to a two-vehicle crash at Sparta Ave NW & Ball Creek Rd NW in northern Kent County.  A Ford Escape stopped at Sparta Ave & Ball Creek pulled out in front of a...
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May 3rd, 2022 4:31 pm
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  Now that the Wyoming Department of Public Safety and the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office have finalized their work, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office will complete an internal investigation to evaluate if ther...
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May 1st, 2022 12:28 pm
UPDATE: At 9:00AM this morning rescuers recovered the body of Noah Jordan in the Buck Creek.  He was located about 1 mile north of the initial scene.  We thank the community for their support during this difficult time.  The KCSO ...
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April 29th, 2022 10:59 pm
LOWELL TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 8:30pm tonight, the KCSO was called to the 10,000 block of 60th St SE for two workers trapped in a trench.  Bowne Township Fire assisted by Caledonia Fire responded to the scene, but found that the two adu...
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April 28th, 2022 4:55 pm
UPDATE | April 29th, 2022 at 2:00pm On April 28, 2022, at 1:59 PM, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office was contacted to check the wellbeing of a resident at 563 Sunbrook Drive, SE in Gaines Township. Due to the information provided, deputies ente...
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April 25th, 2022 11:56 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  Three inmates graduated from the first IN2WORK program today and leave with employable food service skills to help them transition back to the community.  The Kent County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Aram...
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April 25th, 2022 11:26 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  Are you a high school student interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice? Join several Kent County law enforcement agencies this summer over for four days of hands on learning about what it takes to become a pol...
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April 20th, 2022 3:29 pm
Tomorrow, from 5:30-7:30pm the Kent County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a Volunteer Fair.  Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about how to get involved in their community by volunteering with programs such as Victim Advocat...
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April 14th, 2022 10:45 pm
UPDATE | Annie Love was found this morning near her home and reunited with family.     GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  The KCSO was contacted tonight by family of 81-year-old Annie Mae Love of Gaines Township in southern Kent County fo...
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April 12th, 2022 9:06 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  The KCSO received a complaint in reference to a substitute teacher with multiple local school districts who was inappropriately communicating online with someone who he believed to be a minor.  Brett Wardrop, a 50-y...
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April 4th, 2022 4:40 pm
CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  KCSO deputies and medical personnel were called to Davenport University student housing on a medical, Sunday 4/3/2022 around 1:00am.  KCSO deputies along with Caledonia Fire and LIFE Ambulance personnel ...
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April 1st, 2022 1:23 am
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just before 9:00PM on Thursday (3/31/2022) KCSO deputies responded to a report of a 17-year-old female that was shot in the arm.  Deputies located the female and two others with her near the entrance to a mobile home...
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March 31st, 2022 3:47 am
UPDATE:  The identity of the deceased suspect is Christopher Carl-James Worth, a 39-year-old from Middleville, MI.  Investigators believe that he was involved in a vehicle crash in Allegan County at some point.  From nearby this c...
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March 30th, 2022 11:04 am
NELSON TOWNSHIP, Mich: A 39-year-old Howard City man and a 34-year-old Greenville man were arrested on charges related to catalytic convertor thefts. This investigation spanned Kent & Newaygo Counties. Detectives with the Metro Pattern Crimes Tea...
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March 28th, 2022 8:48 am
CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just after 5:00pm on Saturday 3/26/22 the KCSO responded to a single vehicle crash along 84th St near Whitneyville Ave.  The driver of the pickup truck lost control and it subsequently rolled over.  The ...
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March 21st, 2022 8:18 am
UPDATE:  KCSO detectives arrested a 26-year-old man from Comstock Park and a 28-year-old man from Grand Rapids in connection with the shooting along Yorkland Dr in Alpine Township Monday morning. The victim is a 25-year-old man from Grand R...
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March 18th, 2022 6:30 am
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  A KCSO deputy was involved in a shooting incident and discharged their firearm during the course of a traffic crash investigation early this morning.  There are no injuries resulting from either incid...
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March 14th, 2022 3:01 pm
UPDATE | Early this morning around 2:30AM an observant Grand Rapids Police Officer located the blue Jeep Cherokee that was stolen driving in the area of Fuller Ave & 196.  The vehicle fled from officers and was located after it crashed ...
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March 3rd, 2022 8:32 am
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:  On March 1st, KCSO detectives arrested two Grand Rapids men on a 20-year felony of Conducting Criminal Enterprise.  The 55-year-old and 35-year-old are suspected of stealing multiple catalytic convertors.&nb...
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February 25th, 2022 8:40 am
OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just before 11:00pm last night the KCSO responded to a head on crash between two vehicles along Lincoln Lake Ave just south of 16 Mile Rd.  A 32-year-old Edmore man was pronouned deceased after his northbound vehic...
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February 24th, 2022 8:26 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  Reports of Human Trafficking are widespread throughout the US and indeed the world, but the statistics are illusive and the number of individuals arrested and held responsible are not representative of the problem or the...
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February 23rd, 2022 10:59 am
UPDATE:  27-year-old Johon Woods of Grand Rapids was arraigned in 63rd District Court today on charges of:  Breaking & Entering, Possession of Burglar's Tools, Carjacking, Carrying a Concealed Weapons, Felon in Possession of a ...
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February 17th, 2022 4:09 pm
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just before 3:00pm deputies responded to report of shots fired in the 4000 Block of Virgo St NE.  The initial invesitgation revealed that a dispute broke out between two individuals and ended with gunshots being...
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February 14th, 2022 1:47 pm
KENT COUNTY, MICH: What goes into planning for emergencies in Kent County? This is your opportunity to learn more about how West Michigan responds and plans for hazards such as severe weather, cyber security, and large scale incidents to name a few. ...
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February 14th, 2022 8:24 am
ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  KCSO deputies responded to the 4200 Block of Alpenhorn Dr NW after a vehicle was reported to have crashed into a building.  When deputies arrived they found the vehicle traveled all the way into the building.  I...
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February 3rd, 2022 10:30 am
BOWNE TOWNSHIP, Mich: KCSO deputies responded to a double snowmobile crash along Coldwater Ave SE south of 100th St in Bowne Township.  Early this morning at 2:44am it was reported that a 39-year-old Alto man driving a snowmobile crashed in...
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January 31st, 2022 9:40 am
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  KCSO detectives arrested a 27-year-old man from New York who is suspected of stealing thousands from Kent County grandparents.  Robert Augustin was arraigned in Kent County's 63rd District Court this morning.  H...
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January 28th, 2022 8:00 am
40-year-old Brandon John Vandersloot of Walker died at the hospital as a result of the crash yesterday evening. KCSO’s deputy was treated and released from the hospital. “We extend our deepest sympathies to Mr. Vandersloot’s family&...
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January 24th, 2022 12:43 pm
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  KCSO detectives arrested Michael Eaton, a 40-year-old Grand Rapids man, early Saturday morning.  Detectives & patrol were conducting surveilance on 1/22/2022 at 1:00am in reference to the uptick of catalytic converto...
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January 23rd, 2022 1:15 pm
VERGENNES TOWNSHIP, Mich:  At 10:00am the KCSO responded to a three car crash in the 2500 block of Lincoln Lake Ave NE.  Preliminary findings indicate a Hyundai Sonata being driven by a 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman was northbound and trie...
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January 16th, 2022 4:56 pm
ROCKFORD, Mich:  On January 16th the Rockford Department of Public Safety was called to the 100 block of E Division St, in the City of Rockford, to investigate the death of a 42-year-old female inside a residence.  The KCSO's Inves...
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January 4th, 2022 5:00 pm
ADA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  The remains of the bones found in a roadside park east of Ada have been identified. On July 31, 1997 the Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to the roadside park after a maintenance worker located the bones. Th...
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January 4th, 2022 10:00 am
Join us for “Skate with a Cop” at the Van Andel Arena on Sunday January 9, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.  Several Kent County area law enforcement agencies are looking forward to connecting with their communities while trying out their...
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December 29th, 2021 6:56 pm
NELSON TOWNSHIP, Mich:  At 5:30pm this evening the KCSO responded to a two vehicle crash along 17 Mile Rd NE near Shaner Ave NE.  A dump truck and SUV collided head on. A 76 year old Cedar Springs man died at the scene.  Kent Coun...
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December 16th, 2021 7:54 pm
Contact: Sgt. Eric Brunner | 616.914.8481 Email: eric.brunner@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon  Report Number: 21-158028 Incident Type: Serious Injury Accident  GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich: Tonight around 6:15 pm, the Kent Cou...
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December 14th, 2021 2:20 pm
Contact: Sgt. Eric Brunner | 616.914.8481 Email: eric.brunner@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Brunner Report Number: 21-157446 Incident Type: Hunting Accident UPDATE 12/16/2021 11:00AM | The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office aut...
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December 10th, 2021 11:22 am
Contact: Sgt. Eric Brunner 616-914-8481 Email: eric.brunner@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt Eric Rakowe Case Number:  21-156893 Incident Type:  Serious Injury Crash SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Mich:  At 10:17AM the Sheriff's Office...
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December 7th, 2021 9:33 am
The Kent County Sheriff's Office will be hosting their first-ever Civilian Outreach Corrections Academy starting in February 2022. This 6-week academy will run every Thursday evening from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. It will provide an excellent opportuni...
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December 4th, 2021 11:22 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon 616-292-3280 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Randy Haverkamp Case Number:  21-156030 Incident Type:  Car/Pedestrian Accident BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich:  On December 4, 2021 at 8:20PM the K...
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December 3rd, 2021 9:57 am
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is celebrating six staff retirements this week: Karen Johnson served the Kent County community for 21 years. She was hired in 2000 as an account clerk. Deputy Jason VanDyke served the Kent County communit...
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December 2nd, 2021 9:32 am
We invite you to join us at the next Families Against Narcotics - Grand Rapids meeting on 12/07/2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Alano Club of Kent County, located at 1020 College Ave N.E. in Grand Rapids. This month's meeting wil...
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December 1st, 2021 1:16 pm
Contact: Sgt. Eric Brunner | 616-914-8481 Email: eric.brunner@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Brunner Case Number: 21-155474 Incident Type: Suspicious Death    UPDATE 12/9/21 3:00PM  |  A 33-year-old Kentwoo...
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November 30th, 2021 10:04 am
The Kent County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize the YWCA West Central Michigan as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Nurse Examiner Program (NEP). The YWCA NEP is our local resource for medical-forensic exams. YWCA nurse exami...
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November 27th, 2021 8:11 am
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Incident Type: Home Invasion ALTO, Mich: This morning, just before 5:00 a.m., deputies responded to a home invasion call in Plainfield Township; the homeowner was inside the re...
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November 22nd, 2021 7:25 pm
Contact: Lt Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov FOREST HILLS, Mich: Today, around 1:35 pm, a dark colored vehicle drove into the Meadow Brook Elementary School campus at a high rate of speed and brandished what appeared to be a firearm...
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November 22nd, 2021 11:32 am
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is celebrating five promotions this week: Chris Boucher was promoted to Sergeant, Corrections Kevin Daley was promoted to Sergeant, Law Enforcement Tonya Walkons was promoted to Sergeant, Law Enforcement Jas...
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November 18th, 2021 3:20 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon  Case Number: 21-153440 Incident Type: Bank Robbery  BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Today at 10:55 a.m. we responded to a report of a bank robbery at...
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November 5th, 2021 10:19 am
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov We are so thankful for the love and support that has been shown to the KCSO family this week after the passing of Deputy Cook. Funeral arrangements have been set for tomorrow, November 5...
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November 2nd, 2021 2:06 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon   Incident Type: Deputy Cook's Passing  It is with heavy hearts that Kent County Sheriff Office shares the passing of one of our own. On Monda...
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October 29th, 2021 12:50 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Incident Type: Weapon Found at School BYRON TWP, Mich:  This morning at approximately 9:50 a.m. Byron Center High School went into an internal lockdown after receiving a report of a...
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October 27th, 2021 9:05 am
The Kent County Sheriff's Office invites you to the next Families Against Narcotics - Grand Rapids meeting on 11/02/2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will uncover why gratitude is so important to recovery, and how gratitude can change o...
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October 26th, 2021 8:40 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon  Incident Type: Car/Pedestrian Accident  GRATTAN TOWNSHIP, Mich: This evening at around 7:30 p.m. deputies responded to the area of 5 Mile Rd NE near Pa...
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October 25th, 2021 4:36 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon  Incident Type: Officer Involved Shooting - Kentwood Police KENTWOOD, Mich:  On October 24, 2021 the Kent County Sheriff’s Office was reques...
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October 25th, 2021 1:19 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon Incident Type: Phone Scam   The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of law enforcement impersonation phone call scams. These scam...
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October 23rd, 2021 1:50 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon  Case Number: 21-149429 Incident Type: School Threat KENT COUNTY, Mich: Over the last 24 hours we have received multiple calls regarding a threat again...
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October 21st, 2021 10:18 am
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring for the full-time position of processing clerk in the Kent County Correctional Facility. This position involves a variety of clerical functions, including processing inmate bonds and release pa...
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October 20th, 2021 12:05 pm
During National School Bus Safety Week, the Kent County Sheriff's Office educates motorists on the importance of safely sharing the road with school buses. Here are a few great reminders. Prepare to stop when a slowing school bus has its overhea...
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October 18th, 2021 10:01 am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/18/2021 Contact: Lt. Joel Roon PH: (616) 632-6492 EM: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov On 10/18/2021 through 10/22/2021, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the national school bus safety campaign, Operat...
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October 6th, 2021 3:19 pm
Join the KCSO in celebrating three generations of service to Kent County! Charlie Brown (far right) retired in 2003 as a detective, his son Scott (far left) retired in 2019 as county patrol captain, and his grandson Zach (middle) was recently hired a...
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October 4th, 2021 9:09 am
On February 26, 2020, Nick Haughton and Nina Palmateer contacted our agency because they were concerned for the well-being of one of their co-workers, who was threatening to harm themself. As Nina spoke with a dispatcher, Nick contacted the co-worke...
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October 2nd, 2021 9:05 am
Archery season in Michigan began yesterday and continues through November 14. Hunters will soon hit the fields, woods, and grasslands in hopes of getting the perfect shot. To all the hunters, K9 Jack reminds you to tell someone the specific time, du...
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October 1st, 2021 3:27 pm
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is celebrating six promotions this month: Ryan Dannenberg was promoted to Sergeant, Law Enforcement Jeff Pavlovic was promoted to Lieutenant, Corrections Mario Morey was promoted to Lieutenant, Law Enforcemen...
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October 1st, 2021 12:03 pm
On July 31, 2020, resident Jennifer Preston was on the White Pine Trail when she witnessed Mark Erickson, riding bikes with his daughter Kayla, fall after suffering a medical emergency. Jennifer recognized the crisis and called 911. Tyler ...
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October 1st, 2021 9:42 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jason Richards Case Number: 21-145936 Incident Type: Car Crash Involving Pedestrian  GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (October 1, 2021) - The Kent County Sher...
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September 30th, 2021 9:06 am
On July 2, 2020, a husband and wife were swimming at Long Lake Park with their grandson. While swimming, the husband lost consciousness, and his wife could not keep him upright and afloat. She yelled for help and got the attention of resident James T...
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September 29th, 2021 5:04 pm
On February 7, 2020, deputies from the Kent County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to an accident on Cannonsburg Rd NE. A mother and her two young children were trapped inside their car, which had rolled onto its side after hitting an icy p...
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September 28th, 2021 9:39 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Joel Roon  Case Number: 21-145387 Incident Type: Fatal Car Crash  UPDATE on 09/29/2021 at 4:10 PM: The victim has been identified as Heidi Prior (57) ...
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September 26th, 2021 9:15 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov   Case Number:  21-145166 Incident Type: Missing Person  UPDATE on 09/28/2021 at 11:05 AM: Katherine has been safely found and reunited with family. ###  On September 26,...
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September 22nd, 2021 4:17 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Case Number:  21-143001  Incident Type: Missing Person  The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing endangered perso...
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September 17th, 2021 3:06 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates Case Number: 21-143565 Type of Incident: Homicide UPDATE on 10/01/2021 at 5:00 PM: The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public&rsq...
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September 15th, 2021 11:22 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Chief Deputy Troy Woodwyk Case Number: 21-143273 Incident Type: Inmate Death UPDATE on 09/17/2021 at 3:00 PM: The inmate has been identified as Scott Gildner (40). ...
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September 9th, 2021 7:56 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Matt Hooker Case Number: 21-142212 Incident Type: Missing Juvenile UPDATE on 09/09/2021 at 6:30 PM: Serenity has been safely found and reunited with family. #...
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September 2nd, 2021 2:04 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Bill Marks Case Number: 21-141091 Type of Incident: Death Investigation LOWELL TOWNSHIP, Mich. (September 2, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Offi...
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August 30th, 2021 8:17 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Ryan Wheeler Case Number: 21-140602 Incident Type: Fatal Car Crash SOLON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (August 30, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is in...
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August 28th, 2021 7:23 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Chief Deputy Troy Woodwyk Case Number: 21-140363 Incident Type: Home Invasion / K9 Line of Duty Death UPDATE on 09/08/2021 at 4:15 PM: A public memorial f...
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August 28th, 2021 8:13 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Kozal Case Number: 21-140312 Incident Type: Fatal Car Crash GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (August 28, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office i...
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August 27th, 2021 12:48 pm
The Kent County Sheriff's Office invites you to the next Families Against Narcotics - Grand Rapids meeting on 09/07/2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Alano Club of Kent County, located at 1020 College Ave N.E. in Grand Rapids. This...
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August 27th, 2021 9:12 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jennifer VanSingel Case Number: 21-140117 Incident Type: Fatal Car Crash PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (August 27, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s O...
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August 26th, 2021 11:11 am
In collaboration with the West Michigan Church Security Network (WMCSN) and Cornerstone Church, the Kent County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Church Safety and Security Seminar on 10/16/2021 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The seminar will feature...
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August 16th, 2021 11:44 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Joel Roon  Case Number: 21-138254 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Person UPDATE on 08/17/2021 at 2:40 PM: Heather has been safely located. ### PLA...
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August 14th, 2021 5:46 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jason Richards Case Number: 21-137885 Incident Type: Industrial Accident with Fatal Injuries UPDATE on 08/16/2021 at 12:05 PM: The victim has been identif...
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August 12th, 2021 3:27 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Rob Porter Case Number: 21-137224 Incident Type: Missing Person UPDATE on 08/13/2021 at 2:30 PM: Collin has been safely located. ### ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (...
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August 11th, 2021 11:45 am
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is hosting its first-ever Latinx Citizen Police Academy, starting later this month! Attendees will become familiarized with the daily operations of the KCSO and learn the significant obstacles that officers f...
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August 4th, 2021 11:00 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Mario Morey Case Number: 21-136205 Incident Type: Personal Injury Car Crash UPDATE on 08/05/2021 at 10:40 AM: The driver of the Buick passenger car sustained t...
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August 2nd, 2021 5:10 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates Case Number: 21-134379 Incident Type: Breaking and Entering – Ice Cream Shops KENT COUNTY, Mich. (August 2, 2021) – The Kent County S...
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July 30th, 2021 5:15 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates Case Number: 21-135054 Incident Type: Assault ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (July 30, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office arrested a subject...
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July 27th, 2021 4:15 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Rob Porter Case Number: 21-134841 Incident Type: Breaking and Entering CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (July 27, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office i...
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July 19th, 2021 4:09 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Rakow Case Number: 21-133525 Incident Type: Personal Injury Car Crash UPDATE: The driver of the Dodge Dakota, Alicia Crystal (26) of Sand Lake, has d...
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July 14th, 2021 7:52 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jason Richards Case Number: 21-132601 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Person UPDATE on 07/16/2021 at 4:00 PM: David has been safely located and reunited...
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July 12th, 2021 10:23 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Hinds Case Number: 21-132306 Incident Type: Accidental Death TYRONE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (July 12, 2021) - The Kent County Sheriff'...
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July 12th, 2021 11:07 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Brunner Case Number: 21-132125 Incident Type: Personal Injury Crash PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (July 12, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Off...
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July 10th, 2021 7:17 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Brad Mercer Case Number: 21-131812 Incident Type: Missing Juvenile UPDATE on 07/11/2021 at 9:50 PM: After extensive searches conducted by RACES ...
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July 9th, 2021 4:12 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jason Richards Case Number: 21-131673 Incident Type: Industrial Accident with Fatal Injuries CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (July 9, 2021) – The Kent County She...
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July 9th, 2021 10:41 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Rob Porter Incident Type: Home Invasion KENT COUNTY, Mich. (July 9, 2021) - The Kent County Sheriff's Office arrest subject responsible for home ...
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July 8th, 2021 1:45 pm
This may be one of the most important meetings that Families Against Narcotics - Grand Rapids has ever hosted. On 07/13/2021 at 7:00 PM at Oakview Community Church, the group will be discussing the role that shame and stigma play in substance abuse d...
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July 6th, 2021 5:45 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Rob Porter Case Number: 21-130765 Incident Type: Armed Robbery CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. (July 6, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is investigat...
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July 2nd, 2021 9:36 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Brad Mercer Case Number: 21-130414 Incident Type: Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian UPDATE on 07/02/2021 at 8:04 PM: The victim has been identified as Michael E...
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July 1st, 2021 10:40 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Incident Type: Missing Person - Cascade Township ***UPDATE*** Deb has been located by R.A.C.E.S. She was found in a muddy wooded area, and is currently being evaluated by medical p...
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June 27th, 2021 11:51 am
The Kent County Emergency Management and the KCSO Marine Unit are NOT recommending recreation on any river in Kent County due to the recent flooding. This includes kayaking, tubing, canoeing, and swimming. Water flow is at a dangerously high le...
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June 24th, 2021 12:30 pm
Contact: Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young PH: (616) 890-6904 EM: Michelle.young@kentcountymi.gov KENT COUNTY POLICE AND FIRE LAUNCH $25M UPGRADE IN POLICE DISPATCH SYSTEM Upgrades, funded by 911 surcharge, are online and expect to increase strength, r...
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June 19th, 2021 11:56 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Hinds Case Number: 21-128283 Incident Type: Personal Injury Car Crash TYRONE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (June 19, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Offic...
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June 19th, 2021 11:53 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Hinds Case Number: 21-128273 Incident Type: Personal Injury Car Crash COURTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (June 19, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Of...
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June 15th, 2021 11:59 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Mike Leach Case Number: 21-127483 Incident Type: Personal Injury Crash – Bicycle Struck by Vehicle ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (June 15, 2021) – The Ken...
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June 14th, 2021 9:10 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Tyson Moore Case Number: 21-127258 Incident Type: Missing Vulnerable Juvenile UPDATE on 06/14/2021 at 10:30 AM: Calvin has been safely located and transported ...
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June 13th, 2021 7:47 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Mercer Case Number: 21-127081 Incident Type: Missing person  Location: Algoma Township | Summit Ave NE near 14 Mile Rd NE UPDATE on 06/14/2021 at 8:00 PM: ...
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June 12th, 2021 5:08 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Rakow Case Number: 21-126983 Incident Type: Personal Injury Car Crash Involving Police Cruiser SOLON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (June 12, 2021) – The Kent Coun...
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June 3rd, 2021 9:28 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Joel Roon Case Number: 21-125366 Incident Type: Missing Vulnerable Adult UPDATE on 06/04/2021 at 12:35 hours: Steven has been safely located and medically evalu...
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June 3rd, 2021 4:16 pm
We are warning residents about a nationwide kidnapping ransom scam that is occurring in our community. Although no one is physically kidnapped in this scam, they are often incredibly traumatic for everyone involved. Through technology known as spoof...
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May 22nd, 2021 3:15 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jen VanSingel Case Number: 21-123120 Incident Type: Fatal Car Crash ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (May 22, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is inv...
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May 22nd, 2021 7:27 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Hinds Case Number: 21-123012 Incident Type: Serious Personal Injury Car Crash PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (May 21, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff&rs...
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May 12th, 2021 5:18 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Rob Porter Case Number: 21-121306 Incident Type: Armed Robbery GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (May 12, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is investig...
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May 5th, 2021 4:38 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Steve Moon Case Number: 21-120073 Incident Type: Shooting UPDATE on 05/10/2021 at 4:30 PM: The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office charged Oscar Clarence Mit...
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May 4th, 2021 8:48 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ben Cammenga Case Number: 21-119932 Incident Type: House Fire SOLON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (May 4, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is investigatin...
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April 29th, 2021 10:49 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Kozal Case Number: 21-119101 Incident Type: Fatal Car Crash UPDATE on 05/03/2021 at 10:10 AM: The 9-year-old occupant in the not at-fault vehicle&nbs...
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April 2nd, 2021 10:44 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Matt Hooker Case Number: 21-114664 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Child UPDATE on 04/03/2021 at 12:27 AM: Ajang...
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March 29th, 2021 5:00 pm
Join our friends at Families Against Narcotics - Grand Rapids (FAN) for their next monthly forum on 04/06/2021 at 7:00 PM. This virtual meeting will feature Certified Recovery Coach, Jeff Carter, who works with the Treatment and Support Courts. Jeff ...
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March 16th, 2021 6:30 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates Incident Type: Business Burglary UPDATE on 03/18/2021 at 4:25 PM: The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office charged Ziquadreon White (19) from Gr...
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March 11th, 2021 6:02 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Brunner Case Number: 21-110935 Incident Type: Personal Injury Crash – Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle UPDATE on 03/12/2021 at 12:30 PM: The vict...
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March 11th, 2021 1:56 pm
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cedar Springs Public School District Scott Smith, Superintendent Cedar Springs Public Schools 616-696-1204 Scott.Smith@csredhawks.org Kent County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Joy Matthews, Community Relations Liaison/Public Info...
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March 10th, 2021 4:55 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Rakow Case Number: 21-110672 Incident Type: Recovery of Stolen Vehicle PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (March 10, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s...
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March 9th, 2021 8:52 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews PH: (616) 632-6106 EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (March 9, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is planning a search in Plainfield Township for a missing endangered person. O...
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February 28th, 2021 4:02 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates Case Number: 21-108804 Incident Type: Shooting UPDATE on 03/01/2021 at 5:25 PM – The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office charged Jared Sc...
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February 25th, 2021 1:19 pm
Join our friends at Families Against Narcotics - Grand Rapids for their next monthly forum on 03/02/2021 at 7:00 PM. This virtual meeting will feature our very own Victim Services Unit. Our amazing Volunteer Community Outreach Coordinator, ...
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February 24th, 2021 6:37 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Kozal Case Number: 21-108118 Incident Type: Fatal Car Crash GRATTAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Feb. 24, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff&...
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February 18th, 2021 1:02 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jennifer VanSingel Case Number: 21-107278 Incident Type: Fatal Crash PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Feb. 18, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff&...
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February 3rd, 2021 10:35 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Hinds Case Number: 21-105151 Incident Type: Fatal Car Crash ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is investiga...
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February 2nd, 2021 10:36 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jason Richards Case Number: 21-104846 Incident Type: Serious Injury Car Crash GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Feb. 2, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Off...
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February 1st, 2021 12:07 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Ryan Thome Case Number: 21-104773 Incident Type: Fatal Car Crash UPDATE on 02/05/2021 at 9:00 AM: The victim has been identified as Ivan Reynaga (21) from...
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February 1st, 2021 9:26 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews – 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Dennis Albert Case Number: 21-103500 Incident Type: Child Abuse ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Feb. 1, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff&rsqu...
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January 29th, 2021 5:17 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates Case Number: 21-104355 Incident Type: Bank Robbery GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2021) – The Kent County Sheriff’s Offic...
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January 27th, 2021 2:04 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Rakow Case Number: 21-104036 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Person UPDATE on 03/09/2021 at 4:40 PM: On 03/09/2021, deputies from the Ken...
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January 26th, 2021 12:44 pm
Join our friends at Families Against Narcotics - Grand Rapids for their next monthly forum on 02/02/2021 at 7:00 PM. This virtual meeting will feature Jose Salinas and his journey from abandonment to becoming a recovery coach at Network180....
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January 20th, 2021 4:51 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Captain Jeff DeVries Case Number: 21-102974 Incident Type: Bank Robbery CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Jan. 20, 2021) - On 01/20/2021 at 10:47 AM, deputies...
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January 14th, 2021 9:13 am
We will be freezin' for a reason at Polar Plunge 2021! Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Polar Plunge, which benefits Special Olympics Michigan, has shifted to a virtual event. This February in a private event, Team KCSO will...
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January 14th, 2021 9:05 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Matt Hooker Case Number: 21-101980 Incident Type: Single Vehicle Property Damage Crash GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Jan. 14, 2021) -  On 01/13/202...
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January 12th, 2021 1:38 pm
If you have a Pistol Sales Record (RI-060) to turn in, you do not need to make an appointment with our Records Unit. We have "Pistol Sales Record and Gun Registration" drop boxes in the vestibules at our main location and two substations. T...
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January 12th, 2021 8:49 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Hinds Case Number: 21-101651 Incident Type: Single Vehicle Fatal Crash UPDATE on 01/12/2021 at 6:12 PM: The victim has been identified...
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January 6th, 2021 9:41 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Bill Marks Case Number: 21-100786 Incident Type: Homicide UPDATE on 02/12/2021 at 2:07 PM: A second suspect is charged in the 01/06/2021 homicide of Marke...
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January 6th, 2021 5:59 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Mike Leach Case Number: 21-100768 Incident Type: Armed Robbery GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Jan. 6, 2021) – On 01/06/2021 at 11:17 AM, deputies from the Kent ...
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December 22nd, 2020 10:17 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov As we enter the winter months, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of the dangers of leaving your vehicle running unattended to warm the inside or to run a quick erra...
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December 18th, 2020 2:42 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Bill Marks Case Number: 20-151110 Incident Type: Armed Robbery PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Dec. 18, 2020) - On 12/17/2020 at 12:19 PM, deputies from the K...
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December 11th, 2020 4:34 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Steve Moon Case Number: 20-150168 Incident Type: Recovery of Stolen Vehicle  GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Dec. 11, 2020) - On 12/11/20...
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December 7th, 2020 2:06 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Ryan Thome Case Number: 20-149139 Incident Type: Single Vehicle Serious Injury Crash BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2020) - On 12/04/2020 at 9:38 PM, deputies ...
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December 2nd, 2020 9:25 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Hinds Case Number: 20-148668 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Person UPDATE on 12/02/2020 at 12:53 PM: Derek has been safely located and r...
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December 1st, 2020 11:47 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews – 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Incident Type: Law Enforcement Impersonation Phone Call Scam The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of law enforcement impersonation phone call...
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November 27th, 2020 1:29 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jason Richards Case Number: 20-147913 Incident Type: Bank Robbery GAINES TOWNSHIP, MICH (Nov. 27, 2020) – On 11/27/2020 at 10:50 AM, deputies from the Ke...
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November 24th, 2020 11:41 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Kozal Case Number: 20-147608 Incident Type: Armed Robbery UPDATE on 11/25/2020 at 5:00 PM: The Kent County Prosecutor's Office iss...
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November 19th, 2020 9:14 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Chief Deputy Dave Kok Case Number: 20-146439 Incident Type: Inmate Death GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov 19, 2020) – On November 17th, 2020 at 9:07 PM...
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November 11th, 2020 10:31 am
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - Kent County Sheriff's Office  Contact: Steve Kelso - Kent County Health Department Incident Type: Media Release GRAND RAPIDS, Mich – The Kent County Correctional Facility had three general population inmates t...
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November 10th, 2020 2:16 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Mario Morey Case Number: 20-145287 Incident Type: Personal Injury Accident (Truck vs. Motorcycle) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Nov 10, 2...
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November 9th, 2020 9:44 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Matt Hooker Case Number: 20-144948 Incident Type: Fatal Accident ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Nov 9, 2020) - On 11/07/2020 at 11:53 PM, deputies from...
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November 5th, 2020 5:26 pm
We've temporarily made some changes to ensure the health and safety of our residents and Records Unit staff. Fingerprinting and other services now require an appointment. Schedule same-day appointments online at https://booking.appointy...
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October 28th, 2020 4:09 pm
The Kent County Correctional Facility recently replaced its current video visiting provider with ICSolutions. Starting 11/05/2020, all video visiting will be temporarily unavailable. The expected start date with ICSolutions is 11/10/2020. Professiona...
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October 22nd, 2020 3:31 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Hinds Case Number: 20-141900 Incident Type: Serious Injury Accident PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Oct 22, 2020) - On 10/19/2020 at 3:12 PM, d...
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October 14th, 2020 10:26 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. William Marks Incident Type: Missing Subject Case Number: 20-140665 UPDATE on 11/24/2020 at 12:31 PM: The missing subject,...
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October 12th, 2020 8:43 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andy Kozal Incident Type: Personal Injury Crash - Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle Case Number: 20-140082 UPDATE on 10/19/2020 at 10:10 AM: The victim, Patrick ...
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October 9th, 2020 4:25 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Mario Morey Incident Type: Fatal Accident Case Number: 20-123280 ADA TOWNSHIP, Mich (Oct. 9, 2020) – On 10/09/2020, the Kent County Prosecutor’s Offic...
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October 9th, 2020 12:30 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews – 616.632.6106 EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Bill Marks Incident Type: Breaking and Entering Case Number: 20-139640 CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich (Oct. 09, 2020) - On 10/06/2020 at 1:30 AM, dep...
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October 9th, 2020 10:20 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov  Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Ryan Thome Case Number: 19-130224 Incident Type: Credit Union Robbery BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich (Oct. 9, 2020) - On 06/11/2019 at 3:0...
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October 6th, 2020 1:30 pm
Tonight is the night we have all been looking forward to! The Kent County Sheriff's Office is hosting our first-ever National Night Out drive-thru parade, featuring a vehicle decorating contest, tonight from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Fir...
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September 28th, 2020 9:33 am
Contact:          Sgt. Joy Matthews PH:                   (616) 632-6106 EM:                   joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Have...
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September 24th, 2020 4:33 pm
Contact:        Sgt. Joy Matthews PH:                (616) 632-6106 EM:                joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov The Kent County Sherif...
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September 24th, 2020 10:22 am
Contact:          Sgt. Joy Matthews PH:                  616.632.6106 EM:                 joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Kent County Bo...
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September 19th, 2020 10:13 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates  The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of law enforcement impersonation phone calls. In this scam, fra...
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September 17th, 2020 3:44 pm
Contact:          Sgt. Joy Matthews PH:                  (616) 632-6106 Email:              joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov The Kent Cou...
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September 14th, 2020 9:39 pm
Contact:          Sgt. Joy Matthews PH:                  (616) 632-6106 Email:              joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov UPDATE on 09/16/2...
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September 2nd, 2020 10:45 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/02/2020 Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Matt Hooker Case Number: 20-134683 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Person UPDATE on 09/03/2020 at 7:45 AM: Mary has...
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September 1st, 2020 2:57 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov The Kent County Sheriff's Office and Grand Rapids Families Against Narcotics (FAN) invite you to attend a virtual meeting on Zoom tonight at 7pm (Meeti...
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September 1st, 2020 8:55 am
Please read the below press release, sent courtesy of the Urban League of West Michigan.  Today at 10:30 a.m. local law enforcement officials will address recent break-ins, thefts, and gun violence followed by a question and answer period. ...
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August 28th, 2020 10:45 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Mike Leach Incident Type: Breaking and Entering BYRON Twp, Mich: Sometime in the during the overnight hours, unknown suspects broke in...
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August 25th, 2020 7:43 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon 616-292-3280 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Lt. Cammenga Incident Type:  Fatal Accident LOWELL Twp, Mich:  Today just before 6:00 p.m., the Kent County Sheriff’s Office respon...
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August 24th, 2020 3:38 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon  Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Potts Incident Type: Missing Person - Possibly At Risk ***UPDATE 8/25/20 @ 8:40 a.m.*** Patricia has been located and is in the care of medical staff, she is sa...
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August 21st, 2020 11:53 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jason Richards Case Number: 20-132633 Incident Type: Fatal Accident LOWELL Township, Kent County (August 21, 2020): Shortly before 8:1...
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August 13th, 2020 4:07 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Rakow Incident Type: Breaking and Entering UPDATE on 08/14/2020: The Kent County Prosecutor's Office issued one count of conductin...
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August 5th, 2020 8:22 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 / 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates Case Number: 20-121968 Incident Type: Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) Investigation ADA Township, Kent...
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August 3rd, 2020 11:53 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Andrew Kozal Case Number: 20-129880 Incident Type: Assist Other Agency/Failure to Stop CALEDONIA Township, Kent County: KCSO cruiser r...
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July 24th, 2020 1:10 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates Incident Type: Car Dealership / Cell Phone Store Burglaries KENT County, Michigan: In partnership wi...
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July 21st, 2020 3:37 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Ron Gates Case Number: 20-127113 Incident Type: Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) Investigation LOWELL Township, Kent County: Detectives seek cr...
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July 20th, 2020 4:30 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jason Richards Case Number: 20-127628 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Person UPDATE on 07/20/2020 at 5:50 PM: Ronald has been safely loca...
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July 5th, 2020 8:54 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Ryan Thome Case Number: 20-125066 Incident Type: Water Rescue GAINES Township, Kent County: Multiple public safety agencies respo...
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July 1st, 2020 11:07 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Tyson Moore Case Number: 20-124766 Incident Type: Child Drowning UPDATE on 07/03/2020 at 12:45 PM: The victim has been identitied as A...
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June 25th, 2020 10:45 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Ryan Thome Case Number: 20-123929 Incident Type: Missing Person UPDATE on 06/26/2020 at 1:00 AM: Phyllis was located after being involved i...
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June 22nd, 2020 4:26 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Mario Morey Case Number: 20-123487 Incident Type: Bomb Threat BYRON Township, Kent County: Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids evacuated after a bo...
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June 4th, 2020 12:03 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Yesterday, Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young participated in a moment of solidarity with a group of peaceful demonstrators in the City of Grand Rapids. Sheriff Michelle ...
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May 29th, 2020 3:08 pm
As of 06/01/2020, the Kent County Sheriff's Office Records Unit will be conducting the following services by appointment-only on Monday through Friday 8:20 am through 3:30 pm at our main office (701 Ball Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503): Finge...
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May 21st, 2020 1:58 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov KCSO Reserve Deputy Matt Garbarino will be running 100 miles in 24 hours on June 18, 2020. The event, Run Across Michigan, honors law enforcement officers who have b...
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May 20th, 2020 5:18 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Bill Marks Incident Type: Suspicious Death  UPDATE on 05/22/2020 at 11:20am: On 05/20/2020 at 4:00pm, deputies from the Kent County Sh...
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May 18th, 2020 4:25 pm
Contact: Lt. Lou Hunt Email: lou.hunt@kentcountymi.gov Phone: 616-632-6255   Significant Flooding predicted along Kent County Rivers 5/18-5/25/20 The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood warning for the rivers throughout Kent Cou...
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May 12th, 2020 11:03 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov The Michigan National Guard's 127th Wing will be flying over Kent County today to show appreciation for those on the front lines battling COVID-19. Aircraft will...
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May 10th, 2020 8:38 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Ryan Thome Case Number: 20-117945 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Juvenile UPDATE at 9:55am: Johnathan has been safely located. GRAND RAPIDS ...
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April 27th, 2020 10:01 am
Contact:  Lt. Joel Roon Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon  Incident Type: Farming Accident With Fatal Injuries GAINES Township, Kent County (April 27, 2020): Shortly before 9:00 p.m. deputies were dispatched t...
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April 23rd, 2020 3:01 pm
Kent County Emergency Management has a need for center workers at our presumed COVID-19 negative shelter for women experiencing homelessness. These women were recently tested for COVID-19, found to be negative, but needed to relocate to take pressure...
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March 23rd, 2020 8:12 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Incident Type: "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19) Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe&rdquo...
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March 20th, 2020 5:02 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Incident Type: PPE Donations We are asking businesses, organizations, and residents to donate new and unused personal protective equipment (PPE) to assist in maintai...
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March 19th, 2020 11:06 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Incident Type: COVID-19 Scams Criminals are exploiting the COVID-19 outbreak in various ways, including impersonating Red Cross volunteers offering coronavirus testi...
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March 16th, 2020 12:45 pm
In an effort to reduce opportunities for community spread of COVID-19 we are limiting the number of services we will be providing at our main office. The north and south sub station offices will be closed until further notice. Effective 1:00 p.m. tod...
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March 13th, 2020 11:49 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Joel Roon Incident Type: KCSO Events Cancelled due to COVID-19 Following the recommendation from the Governor’s Office and health offi...
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February 9th, 2020 2:25 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Eric Rakow Case Number: 20-106670 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Person UPDATE at 1735 hours: David has been safely located an...
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February 7th, 2020 1:24 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Join the Kent County Sheriff's Office Marine Division on 02/22/2020 from 12pm to 5pm at the Grand Rapids Boat Show for a free one-day "Boating Safety Certif...
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February 6th, 2020 2:03 pm
KENT COUNTY, Mich:  More than 13 years ago the Kent County Sheriffs Office responded to 9050 13 Mile Road NE in Courtland Township on a report of a deceased person.  On August 5, 2006 first responders located Renee Beth Pagel deceased wit...
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January 31st, 2020 5:45 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Do you or someone you know own a business in Kent County? If so, we highly encourage you to complete a "911 Business Emergency Contact and Fire Information"...
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January 31st, 2020 5:39 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sandi Jones Looking to volunteer? The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is looking for dedicated men and women to help fill an important role w...
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January 31st, 2020 7:37 am
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6204 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon  Incident Type: 911 Outage Restored KENT COUNTY, Mich:  While we were impacted by this morning's 911 outage, Kent County 911 ser...
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January 21st, 2020 1:43 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. John DeGroot Case Number: 20-103304 Incident Type: Threats PLAINFIELD Township, Kent County: Highlands Middle School was placed on "lo...
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January 17th, 2020 6:03 pm
Contact:  Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email:  joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Sgt. Brad Mercer  Case Number:  20-102605 Incident Type: Assist to Medical PLAINFIELD Township, Kent County - A memb...
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January 17th, 2020 12:01 pm
Contact:  Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.889.7636 Email:  joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Sgt. Sal Vitale  Case Number:  20-102649 Incident Type:  Drowning  UPDATE: The victim was identified as Terence...
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January 14th, 2020 5:36 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Undersheriff Chuck Dewitt Incident Type: Datamaster Instruments On 01/13/2020, the Michigan State Police recommended to all police agencies the ...
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January 13th, 2020 2:37 pm
Contact:  Lt. Louis Hunt - Kent County Emergency Management  Phone:  616-632-6255 Email:  lou.hunt@kentcountymi.gov Minor Flooding along the Grand River expected in Kent County, Monday 1/13-Sunday 1/19/20 Minor flooding is pre...
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January 12th, 2020 11:24 am
Contact: Maura Lamoreaux, Kent County Road Commission Communications Manager Phone: 616.242.6949 Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Joy Matthews One to two inches of snow fell throughout the network last night. Combined with yesterday's freezing rai...
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January 9th, 2020 2:08 pm
Contact: Lt. Louis Hunt - Kent County Emergency Manager Email: lou.hunt@kentcountymi.gov PH:  616-632-6255  Supervisor Approval:  Lt. Joel Roon  Incident Type: Weather Event  A significant winter storm is expected that will ...
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January 3rd, 2020 10:56 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews - 616.632.6106 Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Ryan Wheeler Case Number: 20-100293 Incident Type: Fatal Accident NELSON Township, Kent County - On 01/02/2020 at approximately 6...
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January 2nd, 2020 10:23 am
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6204 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Richards Case Number: 20-100180 Incident Type: Gas Spill  BYRON TWP, Kent County:  Earlier this morning, at the Sunoco gas station on S. Divi...
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December 31st, 2019 2:07 pm
Contact: Lt Joel Roon - 616.632.6204 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Capt. Thorne Incident Type: Death Investigation GRAND RAPIDS, Mich:  Yesterday, at approximately 8:55 PM, a Kent County Corrections Deputy di...
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December 29th, 2019 9:15 am
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6204 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon  Case Number:  19-167628 Incident Type:  Flee & Elude/CCW PLAINFIELD TWP, Kent County:  A Kent County Sheriff's Deputy ...
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December 24th, 2019 1:05 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Wheeler Case Number: 19-166866 Incident Type: Armed Robbery ALPINE Township, Kent County:  On Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 the Kent County Sh...
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December 13th, 2019 7:19 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Rakow Incident Type:  Eviction Assistance/Felonious Assault ALGOMA Township, Kent County:  Today at approximately 12:30PM a court office...
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December 13th, 2019 12:37 pm
We want to make you aware of a current/recurring phone scam in which the scammers are using our organization's name to scam unsuspecting citizens out of money.   Residents throughout Michigan have reportedly received fraudulent phone calls ...
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December 11th, 2019 9:18 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.292.3280 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Joe Abram Case Number: 19-164767 Incident Type: Personal Injury Accident  CASCADE TWP, Kent County:  On Wednesday December 11, 2019 at a...
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December 2nd, 2019 9:17 am
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Sgt. Vitale Case Number: 19-163317 Incident Type: Serious Injury Accident CALEDONIA TWP, Kent County:  12/2/19 at 7:31 am the Kent County Sh...
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November 24th, 2019 8:58 am
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Capt. Woodwyk Incident Type: Officer Involved Shooting On Sunday, November 24, 2019, at approximately 4:00 A.M., Deputies responded to an altercation at a h...
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November 17th, 2019 2:09 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Sgt. Moore  Case Number: 160973-19 Incident Type: Serious Injury Accident  GAINES Twp, Mich:  The Kent County Sheriff's Office...
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November 12th, 2019 4:45 pm
Contact: Lt. Lou Hunt 616.632.6255 Email: lou.hunt@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Joel Roon  Release Type:  Weather Advisory  Message from Emergency Manager Lt. Lou Hunt: The National Weather Service is predicting that ove...
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November 5th, 2019 11:34 am
Contact: Lt. Louis Hunt, Emergency Manager PH: 616-632-6255 EM: lou.hunt@kentcountymi.gov Governor Declares Winter Hazards Awareness Week With West Michigan starting to see its first snow showers of the year, we begin to think about the...
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November 4th, 2019 2:25 pm
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon Incident Type: Domestic Dispute/Officer Involved Shooting  WYOMING, Mich:  November 4, 2019 at approximately 11:20 a.m. Wyoming...
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November 1st, 2019 10:29 am
Contact: Lt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt. Roon Case Number: 19-157914 Incident Type:  Fatal Accident  LOWELL Township, Kent County - Shortly before 5:00 a.m. deputies responded to...
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October 29th, 2019 10:20 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Case Number:  19-52064 Incident Type: Embezzlement  On October 8, 2019, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by o...
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October 16th, 2019 9:45 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Jennifer VanSingel Case Number: 19-155031 Incident Type: Bank Robbery On 10/16/2019 just before 6:00PM, a male subject entered the Chase Bank at 7...
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September 27th, 2019 2:20 pm
Contact: Steve Kelso steve.kelso@kentcountymi.gov - Kent County Health Department  Kent Sheriff Media Release Approval: Sgt. Roon  Incident Type:  EEE Informational Bulletin  Aerial spraying to start Sunday evening to combat...
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September 19th, 2019 9:21 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. VanSingel Case Number: 19-149984 Incident Type: Fatal Crash On 9/18/2019 at 9:23PM, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Lowell Police Department a...
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September 18th, 2019 10:47 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt Tyson Moore Case Number: 19-149831 Incident Type: Serious Injury Crash The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a car vs pedestrian crash whic...
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September 17th, 2019 11:21 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Richards Case Number: 19-149681 Incident Type:  Minor Injury Accident Hanna Lake/100th St SE  GAINES TWP, Mich:  This morning at approx...
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September 12th, 2019 4:58 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Incident Type: Severe Weather Event  Kent County/Grand Rapids Severe Weather Event, 9/11/19 On the evening of Wednesday 9/11/19 at 7:...
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September 12th, 2019 10:38 am
Kent County Emergency Management Update September 12, 2019 11:00 a.m. Consumers Energy and its partners are making good progress on power restoration efforts. Residents should be aware however, that power restoration estimates may fluctuate today a...
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September 11th, 2019 8:42 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Incident Type: Severe Weather  Kent County Emergency Management Update 9/11/2019 8:45 p.m. Storm Response/Power Outages: This evening...
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September 9th, 2019 9:56 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. DeGroot Case Number: 19-144539 Incident Type: Armed Robbery UPDATE 9/9/19:  Both suspects are now in custody.  Brandon Gilley (left), a paro...
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August 30th, 2019 9:47 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Lude Case Number: 19-146065 Incident Type: Missing Endangered Adult UPDATE 8/31/19 - As of this morning, Marta has not been located, however brief pho...
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August 24th, 2019 3:16 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Wheeler  Case Number: 19-144967 Incident Type: Armed Robbery UPDATE 8/28/2019 - On 8/24/2019 the Wyoming Department of Public Safety arrested Spe...
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August 20th, 2019 11:22 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Case Number: 19-144113 Incident Type: Breaking and Entering CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  Just over a month after the previous break-in at Barracks 6...
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August 15th, 2019 9:26 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Mercer Case Number: 19-143088 Incident Type: Vehicle Pursuit  On 8/15/19 at approximately 3:30 a.m. a Kent County Deputy attempted to stop a...
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August 13th, 2019 7:12 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Incident Type: Missing Endangered UPDATE August 13, 2019 at 7:38 p.m. -  Austin Goebel has been located deceased on an...
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August 12th, 2019 4:21 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Case Number:  19-142453 Incident Type: Breaking and Entering  KENT COUNTY, Mich:  We have seen an uptick in the number of ce...
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August 10th, 2019 11:18 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Moore Case Number: 142193-19 Incident Type: Serious Injury Accident On 8/10/19 just before 9:00 p.m., police were alerted to a white Silverado pi...
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August 4th, 2019 9:33 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. VanSingel Case Number: 19-140909 Incident Type:  Fatal Accident On August 4, 2019 at 12:56AM, the Kent County Sheriff's Office responded to a...
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August 3rd, 2019 11:34 am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (08/03/2019)   Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt Mike Leach Case Number: 19-140753 Incident Type: Traffic Crash During the early morning hours of Saturday, August 3, 2019, the driver of a v...
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July 30th, 2019 9:06 pm
Contact Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Sgt. Abram Case Number: 19-140061 Incident Type: Serious Injury Accident  On Tuesday July 30, 2019 at approximately 1700 hours the Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded...
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July 30th, 2019 2:29 pm
Contact Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Vitale Case Number:  19-140019 Incident Type: Car/Pedestrian Accident  On  7/30/19 at 12:28 PM the Kent County Sheriff's Office responded to a car vs. p...
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July 22nd, 2019 8:57 am
Consumers Energy and Meijer offering water, bagged ice, ice cream to combat heat during storm outages Available at: American Legion Cedar Springs Post Monday, July 22 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.   91 S. First St., Cedar Springs, MI   ...
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July 17th, 2019 3:01 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Incident Type:  Stolen Vehicle/Fleeing Suspects CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  July 17, 2019 - Following a license plate check near 28t...
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July 17th, 2019 12:15 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Albert Case Number: 19-136789 - Det. Hinds Incident Type: B/E Involving Stolen Firearms On July 14, 2019 at 03:33 the Kent County Sheriff’s Offi...
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July 10th, 2019 4:32 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Incident Type: Hazard Warning  UPDATE:  Conditions on the Thornapple River have returned to more normal conditions, however,...
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July 10th, 2019 3:33 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon Case Number: 19-135951 Incident Type: Breaking and Entering/Larceny of Firearms CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich:  July 10, 2019 at approximately 2:47...
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July 7th, 2019 3:09 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. VanSingel Case Number: 19-135362 Incident Type: Missing Person UPDATE 4:17 a.m. Quenton Moomey has been located and is safe. BYRON CENTER, Mich: &nb...
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July 2nd, 2019 12:18 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Vitale Case Number: 19-134265 Incident Type: Industrial Accident CALEDONIA, Mich:  Today around 10:00 am Kent County Sheriff's Depu...
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July 1st, 2019 5:15 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Sgt. Roon Case Number: 19-132803 Incident Type: Hit and Run Accident UPDATE:  Following the media coverage of the below accident, a tip was rece...
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June 13th, 2019 6:12 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt Roon  Incident Type: Fatal Accident  The Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal accident involving a bicyclist and a motor v...
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June 11th, 2019 4:33 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Case Number: 19-130224 Incident Type: Bank Robbery BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich:   Today at approximately 3:00 p.m. a masked man entered the L...
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June 1st, 2019 1:00 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt Wheeler Case Number: 19-128202 Incident Type: Fatal Accident  On 06/01/2019 Deputies responded to a two car crash at the intersection of Peac...
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May 31st, 2019 4:28 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon Incident Type: Personal Injury Accident VERGENNES Twp, Mich:  Today at approximately 3:04 p.m. we were dispatched to a two car personal inju...
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May 23rd, 2019 3:57 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Rakow Incident Type: Suicidal Subject  COMSTOCK PARK, Mich - Earlier today KCSO deputies were called to the area of Division and 6 Mile for ...
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May 17th, 2019 9:48 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Morey Case Number: 125105-19 Incident Type: Boating Accident With Injuries CASCADE Twp, Mich - On 5-17-2019 at 6:58 p.m., a 22ft pontoon boat was...
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May 16th, 2019 12:36 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Release Type: Announcement  Reserve deputy from Kent County Sheriff’s Office to run from Detroit to St. Joseph to continue the mission of raising awareness. Grand R...
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May 10th, 2019 10:13 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt Degroot Case Number: 19-123835 Incident Type: Armed Robbery A suspect believed to be responsible for the robbery at Bailey's General Store was take...
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May 7th, 2019 1:34 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lou Hunt - Emergency Manager    May Typically is Toxic Injury and Chemical Awareness Month Residents Are Encouraged to Develop a Shelter in ...
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May 2nd, 2019 3:17 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lou Hunt     Statement on the Kent County Outdoor Warning Sirens From Emergency Managment: Kent County Emergency Management and City of Gra...
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May 1st, 2019 5:14 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Leach  Case Number: 19-121999 Incident Type: Fatal Accident  Grand Rapids Township - KENT, MI - A passenger car was traveling...
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April 30th, 2019 9:30 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Incident Type: Suspicious Situation KENT COUNTY, Mich - Our 911 call center has received several calls from residents who have be...
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April 23rd, 2019 9:15 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Degroot  Case Number: 19-120692 Incident Type:  Personal Injury Accident  On 4/23/19 at approximately 2328hrs Kent County Sheriff Deput...
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April 22nd, 2019 9:37 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Abram Case Number: 19-120438 Incident Type: Fatal Accident UPDATE 4/23/2019 10:00 a.m. - Names of the involved parties have been included below.&...
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April 21st, 2019 11:06 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Hopkins Case Number: 19-120183 Incident Type: Armed Robbery Ada Township - Mich:  On 4/21/2019 Deputies with the Kent County Sheriff’s Offi...
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April 20th, 2019 8:07 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Roon Incident Type:  Scam Alert Advisory KENT COUNTY, Mich - A scam we have seen before has resurfaced in Kent County.  Just recently, two local ...
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April 19th, 2019 7:24 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Case Number: 19-119727 Incident Type: Fatal Accident On 4/19/19 at 0303hours Kent County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a suspici...
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April 4th, 2019 7:19 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Incident Type:  Announcement  The following statement is from Kent County Emergency Management Coordinator Lt. Louis Hunt: The...
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March 20th, 2019 5:16 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Case Number: 19-113668 Incident Type: Missing Person On Sunday, 3/31/2019, at approx. 9:50 PM, the missing person, Russell Anderson, was found deceas...
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March 14th, 2019 8:57 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Lt Gates Case Number: 19-112568 Incident Type: Suspicious Situation  The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a suspicious si...
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February 25th, 2019 8:14 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Case Number:  Incident Type:  KENT COUNTY, Mich - As power is restored throughout the county, shelter consolidation efforts are being initi...
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February 25th, 2019 8:07 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval:  Case Number:  Incident Type:  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich – (January 17, 2019) The Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of...
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February 21st, 2019 11:41 am
Contact: Sgt. Joel Roon - 616.632.6106 Email: joel.roon@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt. Roon  Case Number: 19-1234 Incident Type: Death Investigation  UPDATE February 20, 2019 2:30 p.m. Autopsies in this investigation are comple...
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November 30th, -0001 12:00 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov Supervisor Approval: Sgt  Andy Kozal Case Number: 20-147608 Incident Type: Unarmed Robbery GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Nov 24, 2020) - On 11/24/2020 at 7:40 PM, deputies from the ...
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