Adrian Police Department

05/12/2026

Thank you Girl Scouts Troop 0382 for hanging out with our Officers and sharing some delicious cookies! We hope you had fun playing with the police lights and sirens!

🥛 🍪 🚔

04/30/2026

260004438 – Arson Investigation

On 04/14/2026, the Adrian Police Department was dispatched to Crossroads Community Church after it was discovered an unknown male had attempted to set fire to the church’s handicap ramp during the early morning hours. A review of surveillance footage depicted a lighter skinned, slightly heavy-set male wearing a black hoodie, gray vest, white shirt, white shorts, and black shoes. This individual is observed pouring lighter fluid on the church ramp before leaving the scene on foot westbound through downtown. Below are two still images depicting the individual, and a compilation surveillance video is viewable here.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the individual’s identity, or any witnesses that have not yet made a statement to police, should contact Detective LaMar Rufner at 517-264-4853, or submit their information via email to [email protected] or [email protected].

04/06/2026

04/02/2026

260003904 – Adrian College Active Shooter Threat

On 04/01/2026 at approximately 7:20pm, Officers were dispatched to Adrian College after reports of a masked individual who was threatening to “shoot up the school”. Responding Officers quickly set up a perimeter and were able to review surveillance footage depicting the involved individual – a male subject already known to law enforcement. This individual was located, searched, and no weapons were found.

A preliminary investigation indicates this was an isolated incident that occurred following an argument between this individual and a passerby near the Adrian College roundabout. There is no threat to the public, college, or surrounding businesses. This incident’s police report is being submitted to the Lenawee County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review and possible criminal charges.

The Adrian Police Department would like to thank the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office, Adrian Charter Township Police, Michigan State Police, and Adrian Fire Department for their assistance.

03/24/2026

UPDATE: Enter through the SOS door (south entrance) and there are signs directing to the demo kitchen!

03/05/2026

220006721 – Delivery Causing Death Arrest

A suspect has been arrested in the July 2022 overdose death of an Adrian woman. Douglas Henry Bice, age 60, who was an Adrian resident until fleeing the state, was arrested in Kentucky. Yesterday, he waived extradition and was returned to Michigan. On 3/5/2026, Douglas Bice was arraigned in 2A District Court on one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance Causing Death, one count of Controlled substance Possession (Methamphetamine/Ecstasy), and one count of Controlled Substance Possession (Co***ne, He**in or other narcotic less than 25 grams).

Anyone with information regarding this incident, or any witnesses that have not yet made a statement to police, should contact Detective LaMar Rufner at 517-264-4853, or submit their information via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. The public is reminded that Douglas Bice is to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

03/04/2026

We often see an increase in fraud and identity theft complaints during tax season. One step you can take to protect yourself from fraudulent tax returns is obtaining an IP PIN from the IRS.

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-identity-protection-personal-identification-number-ip-pin

02/28/2026

Come join us at Adrian College on 3/12 at 7pm for the annual FOP vs Detroit Lions Legends basketball game!

$25/ea, $40/two, or $50/family

To purchase tickets, call 800-445-2143 or order online at fop117.publicsafetypsa.com.

02/25/2026

🚨 Please join us in welcoming Officer Renee Richter to the Adrian Police Department! Officer Richter just graduated from the Washtenaw County Police Academy and is no stranger to the Adrian area, having graduated from Adrian College. Here’s to a long, safe career with our community! 🚔

PS: She wrestled at Adrian College so don’t mess with her! 💪