Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office

08/08/2026

🚨**PRESS RELEASE**🚨- Attempted Murder Arrest.

07/31/2026

🚨**UPDATE**🚨

We are pleased to report that the parole absconder we were searching for has been located and taken into custody.

🚨UPDATE🚨: Parole Absconder Still Wanted

The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office continues to actively search for BRANDON MIKE WALKER, who remains wanted as a parole absconder.

Despite ongoing investigative efforts, Walker has not yet been located. We ask anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office. Do not approach or attempt to apprehend him yourself.

We appreciate the public’s continued support and assistance as this investigation remains active.

07/29/2026

🚨UPDATE🚨: Parole Absconder Still Wanted

The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office continues to actively search for BRANDON MIKE WALKER, who remains wanted as a parole absconder.

Despite ongoing investigative efforts, Walker has not yet been located. We ask anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office. Do not approach or attempt to apprehend him yourself.

We appreciate the public’s continued support and assistance as this investigation remains active.

07/18/2026

🚨**PRESS RELEASE**🚨- Search Warrant Executed in Parole Absconder Case

07/15/2026

May 2026 Report

07/13/2026

EVENT UPDATE – OSCODA COUNTY NIGHT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - JULY 14

Due to the forecasted extreme temperatures expected tomorrow, we have made the difficult decision to cancel and reschedule tomorrow’s Oscoda County Night of Public Safety.

The safety of our community, volunteers, first responders, vendors, and everyone planning to attend is our top priority. We want this to be a fun, safe event for everyone, and the expected heat makes that difficult.

We are currently working to secure a new date and will announce it as soon as possible.

We sincerely appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled event.

07/12/2026

911 Surcharge Q&A – Part 2

Q: How do other counties fund their dispatch centers?

A: Below is a list of counties with information on how they are funded.

07/07/2026

If you would like a Vote YES for 911 or Vote YES Sheriff’s Millage yard sign, send us a message or comment below. We’ll get one to you!

Every sign makes a difference. Thank you for your support!

07/04/2026

250 years. One Nation. One Flag. 🇺🇸 🦅

Today we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and honor the generations who have defended the freedoms we enjoy every day.

From all of us at the Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office, have a safe, happy, and blessed Independence Day.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

06/29/2026

911 Surcharge Q&A – Part 1

Q: I heard every device with an IP address will be charged the 911 surcharge. Is that true?

A: No. That is false.

The proposed 911 surcharge would only apply to devices that are capable of directly calling or texting 911.

For example:

✅ Cell phones would be assessed the surcharge.
✅ Traditional landlines would also be assessed the surcharge.
✅ Smart watches or other cellular-enabled devices that can make calls or send texts without being connected to a cell phone would also be assessed the surcharge (standalone cellular connection).
❌ Standard smart watches, tablets and laptops that must be connected to your phone via Bluetooth (or otherwise rely on your phone to make calls or send texts) would not be assessed the surcharge.

The key question is simple: Can the device independently make a phone call or send a text? If the answer is yes, it would be subject to the surcharge. If the answer is no, it would not.

We understand there has been a lot of misinformation circulating, and we want to make sure residents have accurate information before voting. We'll continue answering common questions in future posts as part of this Q&A series.