Today is the 37th anniversary of the loss of Detective Lieutenant William McCarthy. D/Lt. McCarthy died in the line of duty serving his community. Please join the Sheriff's Office in remembering his service to Montcalm County and the ultimate sacrifice he made. Rest in peace Bill.
Attempted theft at MCC
NEWS MEDIA INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT OF RELEASE: Attempted theft of a trailer
DATE AND TIME: Approximately 2:25 AM on Sunday, August 12, 2018
LOCATION: Montcalm Community College, 2800 College Drive, Sidney Township
AUTHORITY/CONTACT PERSON: Sheriff Mike Williams
The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the attempted theft of a trailer from Montcalm Community College. The attempted theft occurred at approximately 2:25 AM on Sunday, August 12, 2018.
The College staff first learned of the attempted theft when the trailer was found along the road in front of the Career Center on Sidney Road early Sunday morning. The trailer was returned to the College. Staff at the College reviewed the surveillance camera recordings and found the theft was partially captured by the cameras. The video showed a side-by-side ATV travelling backwards pulling the trailer away from the College. The College uses the trailer during parades for promotional purposes. The ATV is believed to be a Polaris RZR Turbo.
Anyone with information regarding this attempted theft is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 989-831-7590 or contact the tip line at 989-831-7593.
Thank you Nelsons Speed Shop for assisting with identifying the manufacturer of the ATV.
Montcalm County School Bus Safety Video
School starts the week of August 20th in Montcalm County. Please use extra caution when you see a school bus on the road.
Just before 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, two females walked into Tractor Supply Company north of Greenville and left a short time later with a power tool that they did not pay for. The two women joined a male in the parking lot, the three got into a silver four-door car, and they left west bound on Wise Road. Although it is difficult to clearly make out the faces, the Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who may recognize these females to contact the Sheriff's Office. Calls can be placed to the main number of 989-831-7590 or to the tip line of 989-831-7593.
The Sheriff's Office is asking assistance with identifying the subject in this short video. On Saturday, December 24, 2016, a pickup was stolen in Howard City. The pickup was involved in an accident north of Cadillac on Thursday, January 5, 2017. The driver was transported to a convenience store north of Cadillac. The short video shows the driver leaving the convenience store. If you know who this person is, please contact the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office at 989-831-7590 or on the tip line at 989-831-7593.
Rustic Sports B&E 1-30-16
On January 30, 2016 at approximately 2:52 AM, deputies with the Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alarm at Rustic Enterprises, 519 S. Ensley St., Howard City. Upon arrival, it was determined that the business had been broken into.
The investigation revealed that the business, also known as Rustic Sports, was broken into by two individuals. The individuals were captured on surveillance cameras and appeared to be clothed to help conceal their identities. They appeared to be wearing hoods and had their faces covered. At one point one of the individuals appeared to be wearing a backpack and carrying a bolt cutter. The other individual was also carrying a crow bar. An inventory is still being conducted regarding the stolen property.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to call the Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office at 989-831-7590 or the Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 989-831-7593.
Rest in peace Sheriff Franklin B. Henkel. A special thank you to Flowers Etc. in Stanton for donating the flowers that were placed on Sheriff Henkel's grave.
This video has been around for a while, but a reminder is always a good thing. It was produced by TranterGrey Media and WJBF Channel 6 out of Augusta, GA.