Menominee County Sheriff's Office

10/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE: MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON U.S. 41 RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURIES

Sheriff Darrin Kudwa reports that on Sunday, October 4th, the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious traffic crash on US Highway 41 near Willow Road # 3.5 in Menominee Township.

The crash involved a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle carrying two occupants. Both occupants of the motorcycle sustained major injuries and were transported to Aurora Bay Area Medical Center for treatment.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving in connection with the crash.

The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and as investigators are able to confirm further details.

The Menominee County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Michigan State Police, Menominee City Police Department, Menominee City Fire Department, Menominee-Ingallston Fire Department, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Law Division, Aurora Bay Area Paramedics, Emergency Rescue Squad, Inc., and Menominee County 911 for their assistance and response at the scene of the crash.

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10/01/2026

🌭 BRATS FOR BREAKFAST - TODAY! 🌭

We’re grilling up brats and hot dogs in support of our annual Shop with a Cop program! 🎄🎁🚔 Stop by and see us at Walmart until 1 PM!

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Walmart Marinette: 2900 Roosevelt Rd, Marinette, WI 54143

09/24/2026

One week away! Join us for a Brats for Breakfast fundraiser and get a jump-start on spreading holiday cheer to local families. All proceeds benefit our Shop with a Cop program! 🎄🎁🚔

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Walmart Marinette: 2900 Roosevelt Rd, Marinette, WI 54143

Pre-orders are appreciated for quantities of 25 or more. Please call or text 906-290-6550 to pre-order, inquire about delivery, or arrange for a donation to our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

09/05/2026

🎉 Milestone Moments 🎉

Our employees have celebrated some big accomplishments recently!

👉Corrections Officer Bailey Baxter was recently promoted to the role of Sergeant. Bailey brings both energy and empathy to this role, and is already doing a great job with her expanded responsibilities.

👉Owen Chartier, a new hire in our Road Patrol division (and a familiar face to many north-end residents), has completed our field training program. Be sure to say ‘hello’ when you see him out patrolling!

👉Our sweet K9 Dina celebrated her 8th birthday and retired from active duty. Dina is enjoying retirement at home, where she spends her days laying in the sun and overseeing all human and animal activities.

Please join us in congratulating our employees on their well-earned accomplishments! We are grateful for their hard work and dedication to our department and our community.

08/29/2026

The Menominee County Sheriff's Special Deputy Association is accepting voluntary donations designated for the Water Rescue program to help support equipment and resources used for water rescue response in Menominee County.

Donations may help support rescue and flotation equipment, emergency medical gear, marine electronics and navigation equipment, water responder safety equipment and other water rescue needs.

Donations can be made through the Sheriff's Association's official Venmo or PayPal accounts by scanning either QR code in the attached flyer. Please enter "Water Rescue" in the payment note/comment so your donation can be properly designated to the Water Rescue program.

Whether you live here, boat here, fish here, or visit our area, your support helps strengthen the resources available to respond to emergencies on our local waterways.

Thank you for supporting the Menominee County Water Rescue. Please share to help us spread the word.

08/18/2026

🚨Police Training Exercise - Stephenson🚨

Local law enforcement agencies will be conducting multi-day active assailant training exercises in the City of Stephenson this week.

Residents may notice law enforcement activity and vehicles in the area of the schools. This multi-agency presence is part of the planned training exercise, and does not indicate an ongoing emergency.

08/15/2026

Grateful for this continued partnership with Bark River-Harris Schools and TEAM Wireless!

TEAM Wireless, Menominee Co. Sheriff and Bark River-Harris Schools fund a full-time SRO for the upcoming school year. With this year’s contribution, Boucher and TEAM Wireless have donated more than $350,000 to support safety initiatives and the SRO program at Bark River-Harris Schools.

Learn more here: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/08/13/team-wireless-menominee-co-sheriff-bark-river-harris-schools-fund-full-time-sro-upcoming-school-year/

08/09/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧

A portion of west County Road 346, near the intersection of O-2 Lane, is closed to all traffic due an accident.

Please find an alternate route of travel while emergency responders work in the area.

08/08/2026

Found Safe!

Two young children who went missing in the Daggett area this morning have been located and are safe. The children were missing for an estimated 90 minutes before a searcher spotted them along a woodline.

Thank you to the Menominee City Police Department, Menominee County 911, and the concerned neighbors and passersby who assisted in the search. We are grateful for a quick find and happy reunion with family members.

07/28/2026

🚨 PRESS RELEASE 🚨

MULTIPLE OVERNIGHT OVERDOSES, DEATH RELATED TO LOCAL CO***NE PURCHASES

MENOMINEE, MI – Sheriff Darrin Kudwa reports that co***ne use has resulted in at least four overdoses and one death in Marinette and Menominee Counties since last night.

While individuals have been detained in reference to this investigation, Sheriff Kudwa cautions that more of the tainted drug may have been distributed locally.

A joint investigation comprised of multiple Michigan- and Wisconsin-based agencies is ongoing.

Anyone with information related to these incidents are asked to contact the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office via phone at 906-863-4441. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Crime Stoppers of Marinette and Menominee County website or the P3 Tips app.

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