Washtenaw Sheriff

10/14/2026

The Office would like to congratulate all the recent graduates of the Corrections Academy at Washtenaw Community College.
Welcome to !

10/09/2026

Community Engagement CSO Smith had an amazing time visiting Beatty Preschool today! She had the opportunity to read with over 90 kiddos across 6 classrooms, sharing stories, smiles, and lots of excitement! 📖✨

Did you know? 💡 Reading to children at an early age helps build their vocabulary, strengthens listening and language skills, and supports brain development. Even a few minutes of reading together each day can make a big difference in a child's early learning journey!

A huge thank you to Beatty Preschool for welcoming CSO Smith into your classrooms! 💙 Moments like these are about so much more than reading a book. They're about building trust, creating positive connections with law enforcement, and showing our little ones what it looks like when law enforcement and the community work together.

Strong communities start with strong connections, and it's never too early to start building them! 💙🚔

10/09/2026

***UPDATE** He has returned home***

Missing person.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

🎃👻 Join the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office for our Halloween Bash! 👻🎃
Bring the whole family out for a fun and festive afternoon filled with Halloween activities, treats, and community fun. Families can enjoy treat stations, a haunted house, hot c***r, and more — all in a safe and welcoming environment.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 2057 Tyler Rd., Ypsilanti, MI
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come dressed in your favorite costume, bring your Halloween spirit, and spend the afternoon connecting with your community and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. We look forward to seeing you there! 🧡🖤
For questions, contact Community Engagement CSO Smith at [email protected].

10/07/2026

Thank you to Beatty Preschool for inviting the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to participate in your Preschool Health Fair! 💙

We had the pleasure of providing car seat safety inspections, helping parents and caregivers learn more about proper car seat use, and assisting families with new car seats for their little ones when needed. 🚗👶

Car seat safety plays an important role in keeping children protected on every ride, and we’re always grateful for opportunities to educate families, answer questions, and help make sure our youngest passengers are riding as safely as possible.

Thank you, Beatty Preschool, for allowing us to be a part of such a wonderful event focused on the health, safety, and well-being of our children and families! 💛

10/05/2026

October 5, 2026

INCIDENT:
ARSON
INFORMATION & SYNOPSIS:

Between September 29th, 2026, at 9:52pm and October 1st, 2026, at 5:20pm several fires were set on different utility poles in Ypsilanti Township. These locations include:
•Midway St. & Holmes Rd.
•Forest St. & Redwood St.
•Forest St. & Grand Ave.
•Ford Rd. & Clark Rd.
•Tyler Rd. & Lori St.

During the investigation a suspect was identified based on vehicle descriptions, witness statements and video footage. There were several other jurisdictions within the state that were also targeted. A 38-year-old Belleville woman was arrested in Sumpter Township in connection with these arsons. The motive for the arsons is unknown and currently under investigation by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office as well as the other jurisdictions affected. Anyone with any additional information on the arsons which occurred in Washtenaw County are urged to contact us at 734-994-2911 or 734-973-7711.

10/05/2026

October 5, 2026

INCIDENT:
STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
INFORMATION & SYNOPSIS:

On October 4th, 2026, at approximately 11:58pm, Deputies responded to the 1700 Block of Dover Ct. in Superior Township for a Stolen Motor Vehicle Report. The caller reported her Blue Chevrolet Cruz had just been stolen by unknown people and was headed south towards Holmes Rd in Ypsilanti Township. As radio broadcast of this information was being disseminated to area deputies and officers, the vehicle was observed travelling east on Clark Rd at a high rate of speed.

Deputies attempted to catch up with the vehicle however were unable to prior to the vehicle crashing into an occupied dwelling on Ridge Rd. at Clark Rd in Ypsilanti Township. Four juveniles were detained at the scene and were all miraculously uninjured. They were later turned over to their parents after being medically evaluated by first responders. The occupants within the residence were also unharmed. This incident is still under investigation and will be forwarded to the Washtenaw County Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office Division for review.

10/02/2026

October is Month!
Did you know that every 60 seconds, 20 people are subject to inter-partner violence?
The supports !
You can help too!
WALK, RUN, or DONATE to Support the 2026 .
You can also commit to learning more at one of the events hosted by our friends at SafeHouse Center.

We will see you there! https://www.purplerunannarbor.org/

10/01/2026

September 30th, 2026

INCIDENT:
​FELONY ASSAULT
​YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP

SYNOPSIS:
On Saturday September 26, 2026, at approximately 8:50pm, Deputies responded to a mobile home park in the 3300 Block of E. Michigan in Ypsilanti Township for multiple 911 calls of shots heard and a possible shooting. Deputies arrived and found multiple people inside of a unit with people injured from gunfire. Three men ages, 34, 39 and 49 sustained non-life-threatening injuries from gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals for treatment and medical care. The incident appears to be domestic related in nature. Two of the suspects were reported during the investigation fleeing the scene prior to deputies’ arrival.

As the investigation continued the suspects were identified as a 32-year-old man and 32-year-old woman both from Canton Twp, Michigan.

This afternoon on September 30th, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the City of Westland, Michigan where both suspect(s) were found and taken into custody without incident.

This incident is still under investigation and will be turned over to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.