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...
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...
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 6th, 2023 2:38 pm
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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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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.
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ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich: The KCSO is looking for 21-year-o...
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...
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...
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.
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CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich: The KCSO is looking for 60-year-old David Bolen who was rep...
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...
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 ...
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.
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LOWELL TOWNSHIP, Mich: Yesterday afternoon t...
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...
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...
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 ...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
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 ...
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&...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, Mich: Deputies in Grand Rapids Township ar...
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,...
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!
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CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich: The KCSO is looking for Terry Sims who walked away from an adult care home in t...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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&...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
October 13th, 2021 4:34 pm
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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
September 30th, 2021 12:12 pm
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...
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...
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) ...
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.
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On September 26,...
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...
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...
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). ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
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.
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ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 29th, 2021 5:09 pm
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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: ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/update-missing-endangered-child-gaines-township
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/kcso-investigates-fatal-crash-grattan-township
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&...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/bank-robbery-at-lmcu-gaines-township
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...
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....
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/bank-robbery-cascade-township
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...
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/turning-in-a-pistol-sales-record
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/update-homicide-cascade-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/armed-robbery-gaines-township-2
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/armed-robbery-plainfield-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/recovery-of-stolen-vehicle-gaines-township
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 ...
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/law-enforcement-impersonation-phone-call-scam
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/tcf-bank-robbery-gaines-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/update-armed-robbery-gaines-township
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/3-inmates-test-postive-for-covid-19
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/fatal-accident-alpine-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/changes-to-records-unit-appointment-required
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/serious-injury-accident-plainfield-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/update-missing-subject-solon-township
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 ...
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...
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/suspect-sentenced-in-2019-credit-union-robbery
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...
September 28th, 2020 9:33 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews
PH: (616) 632-6106
EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov
Have...
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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/stolen-utility-van-byron-township
September 24th, 2020 4:33 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews
PH: (616) 632-6106
EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov
The Kent County Sherif...
September 24th, 2020 10:22 am
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews
PH: 616.632.6106
EM: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov
Kent County Bo...
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...
September 17th, 2020 3:44 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews
PH: (616) 632-6106
Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov
The Kent Cou...
September 14th, 2020 9:39 pm
Contact: Sgt. Joy Matthews
PH: (616) 632-6106
Email: joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov
UPDATE on 09/16/2...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/update-missingendangered-person
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...
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.
...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/breaking-and-entering-firearms-taken
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/fatal-accident-lowell-township-2
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/missing-person-located
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/fatal-accident-lowell-township-1
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...
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...
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/car-dealership-cell-phone-store-burglaries
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/update-missing-person-caledonia-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/child-water-rescue-gaines-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/update-child-drowning-at-millennium-park
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/update-missing-person-ada-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/bomb-threat-at-tanger-outlets-grand-rapids
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
April 7th, 2020 5:38 pm
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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"...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/volunteers-needed-at-kcso
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/death-investigation-kccf
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...
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...
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 ...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/carpedestrian-accident-caledonia-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/officer-involved-shooting-gaines-township
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...
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/fatal-motorcycle-accident-lowell-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/car-vs-pedestrian-accident-cascade-township
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:...
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...
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/missing-endangered-adult-cascade-township
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...
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/pursuit-of-stolen-vehicle-ends-in-crash
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/cell-phone-store-burglaries
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/serious-injury-accident-spencer-township-1
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/single-vehicle-accident-lowell-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/serious-injury-accident-spencer-township
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/storm-relief-trailer-in-cedar-springs-today
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/stolen-vehicle-investigation-fleeing-suspects
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...
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,...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/missing-person-with-autism-byron-township
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/gaines-township-hit-and-run-accident-update
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/bank-robbery-in-byron-township
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/outdoor-warning-sirens-testing-reminder
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...
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/fatal-accident-courtland-township-
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...
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...
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:
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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:
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich – (January 17, 2019) The Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of...
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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/child-abuse-investigation-
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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https://piowire.com/kent-county-sheriffs-office/news/solon-twp-death-investigation-
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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