It is with a humble heart that I’m officially announcing my retirement from the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, effective 1-2-2027. It is hard to believe that my career began with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office in June of 1991. I have been honored to serve the citizens of Chippewa County […]
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Jury Convicts Aaron Lehre of Multiple Counts of First- and Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan — The Chippewa Prosecutor’s Office announces that on July 23, 2026, a jury found Aaron Trevor Lehre guilty as charged of three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree and one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree. The convictions stem from […]
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Lincoln Park Fire Fighter Adam Amrozi
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 24, 2026, to honor the life and service of Sergeant Adam Amrozi, who passed away in the […]
Multiagency Training Exercise Announcement
Upper Peninsula, Michigan. A pre-scheduled joint training exercise involving U.S. military personnel, law enforcement agencies, and emergency response partners will take place July 27-30. Michigan State Police (MSP) personnel and resources will be participating alongside our local, state, and federal partners. Troopers and other local law enforcement will remain available […]
New laws to expand missing person alert, vulnerable adult protection
Newly signed Michigan laws would expand use of the state’s emergency alert system. A couple of new laws expand AMBER Alerts to cover all missing children believed to be in danger, including ones with special needs. Before now, Michigan State Police policy reserved AMBER Alerts just for children suspected of being abducted. In […]
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Reforming Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System
LANSING, Mich.—Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills to reform Michigan’s juvenile justice system and better position Michigan’s youth for successful adulthoods. The bills expand Michigan’s Indigent Defense Commission duties to include indigent defense of youth, so every youth in the juvenile justice system can access representation and allow certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases. These bills implement recommendations by the […]
UPDATED: Police asking for assistance in locating missing 15-year-old from Mackinac County
UPDATE: The missing juvenile has been found! Evelyn Bazinau was found by Search Team Personnel just before 4:00 p.m. today. She is safe and with her family. ORIGINAL STORY:The Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Evelyn Sue Bazinau, who is missing from Marquette Twp. […]
Little Traverse Conservancy Breaks Ground on The Malcolm Center
HARBOR SPRINGS, MI — Little Traverse Conservancy celebrated a major milestone on July 8 with the groundbreaking of The Malcolm Center for Little Traverse Conservancy, a new home that will expand the organization’s ability to protect land, care for preserves, and inspire future generations through environmental education. Located at the Offield […]
MSP to Host Free Teen Defensive Driving Training in Brimley and Gladstone
Upper Peninsula, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) will offer its Teen Defensive Driving program at two Upper Peninsula locations in August, giving young drivers the opportunity to build safe driving skills through hands-on instruction with MSP troopers. The free sessions will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the […]
Former MDOC Officer Arraigned for Alleged Role in Assault of Fellow Corrections Officer
Baraga County, Michigan. A former Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) corrections officer has been arraigned on a felony charge after allegedly opening a prison cell door, resulting in the assault of another MDOC corrections officer. On March 28, 2026, Shelby Pennock was working in a cell block at the Baraga […]














