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The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of our community with professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Through proactive policing, community partnerships, and a commitment to justice, we strive to ensure

09/13/2026

25 Years — We Remember

Thank you to Dr. Bryan Newton and Glen Oaks Community College, along with Kelly Hostetler and the St. Joseph County United Way, for co-hosting Friday’s 25th Anniversary September 11 Remembrance Ceremony.

It was a meaningful morning that brought our community together to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor our first responders and military, and remember the strength and unity our country showed following that day.

A special thank you to Reserve Deputy Taylor Batten, who played the bagpipes during the ceremony. Taylor did an outstanding job and added something very special to the morning. We are extremely proud to have her as part of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office.

We are also grateful to everyone throughout St. Joseph County who took time to remember September 11. Thank you to those who invited members of our Sheriff’s Office to be part of your ceremonies and events. It meant a lot to us to see so many people across our county make sure this day was not forgotten.

Thank you to our entire community for continuing to honor those we lost and those who answered the call to serve.

We will never forget.

09/12/2026

Today we recognize and thank the women of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office and women in law enforcement across our nation. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving your communities.

National Women in Law Enforcement Day

09/10/2026

9/11 Community Remembrance Ceremony

Tomorrow morning, our community will come together to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the first responders who answered the call, and recognize the men and women who continue to serve our communities and our country.

Glen Oaks Community College and the St. Joseph County United Way have partnered to host this special ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of September 11th.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Glen Oaks Community College – Flagpole

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is honored to be part of this remembrance. We invite our community to join us as we remember, reflect, and give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy and those who have sacrificed to protect them.

We will never forget.

08/31/2026

Please join me in welcoming two of the newest members of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Max C**n and Deputy Matt Carson.

Deputy C**n joins our Law Enforcement Services Division and will be serving our community on road patrol throughout St. Joseph County. Deputy Carson joins our Corrections Division and will be serving in our jail.

While their responsibilities are different, both positions are an important part of our mission. Whether patrolling our communities or working inside our correctional facility, our expectations remain the same, work hard, treat people with respect, support your fellow deputies, be accountable, and never forget that we are here to SERVE.

I am proud to welcome Max and Matt to our team and excited about what each of them brings to our office. They are joining a great group of men and women who care about this county and take pride in serving it.

Congratulations, Deputy C**n and Deputy Carson. I look forward to watching both of you grow in your careers and represent the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office and our community well.

-Sheriff Spence

08/22/2026

Our hearts are with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office following the loss of Detective Joseph Sheteron.

Detective Sheteron was known by many in our area, including members of our Sheriff’s Office. His loss is felt throughout our law enforcement family.

We stand beside Sheriff Roach, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, and all who knew and worked with Detective Sheteron. Please keep his family, friends, and fellow officers in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Our Cass County family is not alone.

08/17/2026

🚍 August is Back to School Month! 📚✏️

As students across St. Joseph County prepare to head back to the classroom, the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office reminds everyone to help make this school year a safe one by staying alert around school buses and in school zones.

Every child deserves to get to and from school safely. When you see a school bus:

🟡 Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop—slow down and be ready to stop.
🔴 Red flashing lights and the extended stop arm mean you must stop at least 20 feet away from the bus in both directions, unless you're traveling on the opposite side of a divided highway.

In Michigan during 2024, there were 54 crashes at school bus stops while bus lights and stop arms were activated, resulting in 26 injuries and one tragic fatality. These crashes are preventable.

As you travel throughout the county this school year:

🚸 Slow down in school zones and residential neighborhoods.
👀 Watch carefully for children crossing streets, riding bicycles, and walking between parked vehicles.
🛑 Stay alert for crossing guards and school safety patrols.

Remember, passing a stopped school bus is not only dangerous—it can result in a civil fine of up to $500, with significantly more severe penalties if someone is injured or killed.

Let's all do our part to keep our students, school staff, and bus drivers safe this school year.

08/12/2026

Yesterday, we continued our wellness training for our deputies and staff.

Our people deal with difficult situations every day. This training gives them practical tools to manage stress, look out for one another, and know when to ask for help. Taking care of those who serve helps them better serve the citizens of St. Joseph County.

The training was led by Lauren Frank, Pivotal’s Police Social Worker assigned to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office. She supports our deputies and staff while also helping meet the mental health and substance-use needs of people in the jail.

This partnership is supported by a $125,000 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The grant helps fund the police social worker position, substance-use counseling, medication-assisted treatment, release planning, and diversion services.

This training is a starting point. We plan to build on it and continue finding practical ways to support the people who serve our community.

Thank you to Pivotal Director Cameron Bullock, Lauren, and the entire Pivotal team for being great partners to our Sheriff’s Office and St. Joseph County.

08/03/2026

Over the past week, several people have asked me why I was walking behind our Mounted Division with a wheelbarrow during the Burr Oak Heritage Days Parade.

The answer is pretty simple.

Our Mounted/ATV Division volunteers their time to serve our community. They spend evenings, weekends, and countless hours training, caring for their horses, maintaining equipment, and representing the Sheriff’s Office at community events.

The least I could do was help with one of the less glamorous jobs.

To me, being Sheriff doesn’t mean I’m above any task. In fact, it means the opposite. If I expect others to serve this community, I should be willing to serve alongside them. No rank or title makes anyone too important to do the work that needs to be done.

That same appreciation extends to all of our volunteer divisions.

Our Reserve Deputies, Marine Patrol, Dive Rescue Team, Drone Team, Mounted/ATV Division, Chaplains, Victim Services volunteers, and everyone else who gives their time make this Sheriff’s Office better. They volunteer because they believe in serving others, and our community benefits because of it.

I also want to challenge my fellow sheriffs.

If you have volunteer divisions or specialty teams, spend a day serving alongside them. Carry the equipment. Help set up. Stay to clean up. Walk the parade route. Do whatever job needs to be done.

Leadership isn’t about asking others to do the work. It’s about being willing to do it yourself.

To every volunteer who serves alongside us, thank you. You have my respect, and I am proud to serve with you.

-Sheriff Spence

07/31/2026

🚨 Scam Alert 🚨

The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about an increase in phone scams involving callers pretending to be law enforcement, the courts, or correctional facilities.

One of the biggest red flags is when a caller tells you to pay using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency. Criminals favor these payment methods because they are difficult to trace and nearly impossible to recover once the money is sent.

If someone claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office, the courts, or a jail pressures you to make an immediate payment, stop and verify the information before taking any action. Legitimate agencies will not pressure you into sending money through Bitcoin, gift cards, or other non-traditional payment methods.

Please take a few minutes to talk with your parents, grandparents, neighbors, and friends. These scams often target older adults, and one conversation could prevent someone from becoming a victim.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post. Together, we can make it harder for scammers to succeed.

07/28/2026

We are proud to announce the promotion of Deputy Zachary Radtke to Sergeant in our Law Enforcement Services Division, effective today.

Sgt. Radtke has earned the respect of those he works with through his work ethic, dependability, and commitment to serving the people of St. Joseph County. As one of our Field Training Officers, he has played an important role in training and mentoring new deputies while setting a strong example of professionalism and service. That experience has helped prepare him for this supervisory position.

I am confident Sgt. Radtke will continue to lead by example, support the deputies he serves with, and help strengthen our Sheriff's Office.

Please join me in congratulating Sgt. Radtke on this well-deserved promotion and wishing him continued success in his new role.

Thank you to all of our employees for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the citizens of St. Joseph County.

-Sheriff Spence

Address

650 E. Main Street
Centreville, MI
49032

Telephone

+12694679045

Website

https://www.stjosephcountymi.gov/government/courts-law-enforcement/sheriff-s-department, https://www.stjosephcountymi.go

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