Crawford County Sheriff's Office

Crawford County Sheriff's Office Crawford County Sheriff's Office is located in Grayling Michigan. The following is our social media policy.

Sheriff's Office providing professional law enforcement services to the citizens of Crawford County. The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for members of the public when engaging with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on social media platforms. Users interacting with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on social media platforms are expected to maintain respectful and courteous

behavior. Abusive language, harassment, hate speech, or any form of disrespectful conduct will not be tolerated. Users should strive to provide accurate and truthful information when communicating with the office. Misinformation or intentionally misleading content may be subject to removal or further action. Avoid sharing sensitive or confidential information in public discussions on social media. Do not disclose personal details, case-related information, or any content that violates privacy laws or compromises investigations. Users engaging with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on social media platforms are expected to adhere to the terms of service of the platform and respect all applicable laws and regulations. Constructive feedback, suggestions, and inquiries related to office activities, community concerns, or public safety matters are encouraged. However, inflammatory, or irrelevant content may be subject to removal or moderation. Spam and false profiles will be removed from the site. Social media platforms are not monitored 24/7 for emergency situations. In case of emergencies or crimes, contact 911 or the non-emergency line 989-348-6341 provided by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office rather than relying solely on social media for immediate assistance. Users may request information through official channels or contact points designated by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office rather than expecting immediate responses on social media platforms. Constructive feedback or complaints about Sheriff’s Office services or interactions can be communicated through appropriate channels provided by the Sheriff’s Office for formal resolution. Users sharing content related to ongoing investigations, law enforcement activities, or sensitive information must ensure that such sharing does not hinder investigations, compromise safety, or violate any legal constraints. There will be consequences for violations to this policy. A violation of this policy my result in the removal of content, restrictions on interaction with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office social media accounts, or legal actions if deemed necessary. This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to align with evolving social media practices and community needs. By engaging with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on social media platforms, uses acknowledge and agree to abide by the guidelines outlined in this policy. This policy is approved by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on 02-21-24.

Summer sure has gone by quickly this year! We had our annual Guns VS Hoses Game earlier this year, and just had the oppo...
08/27/2026

Summer sure has gone by quickly this year! We had our annual Guns VS Hoses Game earlier this year, and just had the opportunity to give our donation to C.A.S.A. Thanks to generous businesses and funds raised during the Blooper Ball Game, C.A.S.A received $6,275.00 today. This donation will go towards future plans to extend the soccer fields at the Crawford County Sports Complex.

UPDATE 8/2/26A lot of hard work over the last week has lead to the capture of Casey Helsel. Thank you to all partnering ...
07/28/2026

UPDATE 8/2/26

A lot of hard work over the last week has lead to the capture of Casey Helsel. Thank you to all partnering agencies that assisted in make this possible.

UPDATE

Thank you, Grayling PD, Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police, Michigan State Police Aviation Unit, Michigan State Police Emergency Response Team, Michigan State Police K9, Probation & Poral, Department of Natural Resources, Frederic Fire/EMS, Crawford Emergency Management, and Crawford Animal Control. Many resources were used, but unfortunately, we are still searching for Casey Helsel. Please call central dispatch or the Crawford County Sheriff's Office if you have any information on his whereabouts.

ATTENTION!

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office is currently on a man hunt for Casey Jo Helsel. Helsel has a patrol absconding warrant and has fled from law enforcement this morning. We are searching the area of Goose Creek Rd/Manistee River Road and County Road 612. He is believed to be wearing cargo shorts and a bright colored t-shirt and is on foot. If spotted do not approach, call 911 to share location of sighting. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. We will update when more information can be released.

07/24/2026
Crawford County Sheriffs Office Youth Services is Protecting and Serving, ICE CREAM at Kids Day 2026!! Stop by for a “Ic...
07/21/2026

Crawford County Sheriffs Office Youth Services is Protecting and Serving, ICE CREAM at Kids Day 2026!! Stop by for a “Icee” or “Bomb Pop!” Grayling City Park from 10am-2pm.

Thank you Alpena County Sheriff’s Office for letting us barrow the “Scoop Squad!”

07/06/2026

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UPDATE 6/26/26 at 3:56 P.M.William Gergosky is back in custody of the Crawford County Sheriff's Office due to an alleged...
06/25/2026

UPDATE 6/26/26 at 3:56 P.M.

William Gergosky is back in custody of the Crawford County Sheriff's Office due to an alleged bond violation. Gergosky will remain in custody of the Crawford County Jail until he's seen by a judge reference the alleged bond violation.

(All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty)

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office has been diligently working on an attempted murder case in Lovell's Township, Crawford County, over the last 56 hours. The investigation led to the arrest of a 52-year-old Lovell's Township resident William Gergosky.

Gergosky was arraigned on the charges of Attempted Murder, Assault with Intent to Murder, Torture, Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder or by Strangulation, Unlawful Imprisonment, Tampering with Evidence, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Police Officer-Assault/Resisting/Obstructing. During Gergosky's arraignment he had a bond set at $300,000 with additional restrictions.

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office understands and respects the concerns of our community with William Gergosky posting bond and being released back into the community.

We have and will continue to work this case to the best of our ability and any further incidents stemming from the release of Gergosky will be investigated to the fullest.

This is an ongoing investigation and no other information will be released at this time.

04/23/2026

NEWS RELEASE


Sheriff Ryan Swope reports that on April 19, 2026, at approximately 12:35 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in Maple Forest Township in response to a medical emergency.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 52-year-old female and a 52-year-old male, both from Frederic, suffering from severe burn injuries. A preliminary investigation indicates that the incident stemmed from a domestic situation.

The 52-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder, arson, and tampering with evidence.

Names and additional details are being withheld pending arraignment.

Deputies were assisted by the Michigan State Police and Frederic Fire/EMS.

The incident remains under investigation. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

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