Antrim County Sheriff's Office

06/09/2026

📍UPDATE 6/9/2026 @ 6:40pm Shirley Has Been Located

We are happy to report that Shirley Kraft has been located and safely returned to her home.

Thank you to everyone who shared the information, kept an eye out, and assisted in the search efforts. Your support and quick action are greatly appreciated by Shirley's family and our community.

At this time, there is no further need to share the missing person alert.

Thank you again for your assistance. ❤️

🚨 MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT 🚨

The Antrim County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate **Shirley Kraft**, a missing 68-year-old female who left from the area of 10249 Darragh Road in Mancelona. Her direction of travel is unknown.

Shirley suffers from dementia and may be confused or disoriented. She is not considered a danger to others.

She was last seen wearing:
• Teal-colored shirt
• Blue jeans

She may possibly be traveling on a bicycle.

If you have seen Shirley or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Antrim County Central Dispatch immediately at 231-533-8627 or call 911.

Please share this post to help bring Shirley home safely.

06/05/2026

Press Release - New Program for Autisim Awareness!🧩

The LEAAP program is about creating a tool for first responders that could help them communicate more effectively and safely during a crisis or emergency situations.

If an autistic child or adult were involved in a car accident or emergency situation, they could suddenly find themselves surrounded by flashing lights, loud noises, strangers approaching them, touching them, and giving instructions they may not understand. Knowing ahead of time that someone in a home or vehicle may be nonverbal and may be sensitive to sensory overload could completely change how deputies and emergency personnel approach the situation.

Participation in this program is voluntary. Families choose whether they want to provide information because they believe it could help protect their loved one during an emergency.

For those of us who love someone with autism, especially someone who is nonverbal, anything that helps first responders better understand and assist them in a moment of crisis is worth considering. This program is about safety, understanding, and giving our loved ones the best chance at a positive interaction when they may not be able to advocate for themselves.

05/31/2026

Elk Rapids Memorial Parade!

05/31/2026

Alden Memorial Parade!

05/31/2026

Mancelona Bassfest Parade!

05/28/2026

05/22/2026

📍UPDATE MAY 22, 2026 @ 6:05PM

Landen Schroeder has been found.

Thank you for sharing!

🚨 MISSING JUVENILE – MANCELONA AREA 🚨

The Antrim County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old:

Landen Joseph Schroeder

He was last seen in the Mancelona area.

If you see Landen or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Antrim County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 231-533-8627.

📞 You can also call 911 in an emergency.

Please share to help bring him home safely.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor and recognize our veterans and active-duty service members for their dedication and service to our nation.

We especially remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. Their courage, selflessness, and unwavering commitment have protected the freedoms we enjoy every day.

As you spend time with family and friends, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day and honor those who gave everything for our nation.

From all of us at the Antrim County Sheriff’s Office, thank you to all who have served and continue to serve.

We wish everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day weekend.

Sheriff Kevin S. Hoch 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

The Antrim County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate and proudly welcome our two newest Deputies to the team!

Deputy Trenton Dewey and Deputy Josh Schroeder graduated from the NMC Police Academy on May 16, 2026. Their dedication and commitment to serving our community is commendable, and we are excited to have them join our ranks.

Pictured with our new Deputies are Sheriff Kevin S. Hoch, Undersheriff George Lasater, Sgt. Ari Boals, and Deputy Brandon Hunt.

Please join us in congratulating Deputies Dewey and Deputy Schroeder as they begin their careers in law enforcement and service to Antrim County.