Menominee County Sheriff's Office

06/10/2026

🚨 Scam Alert 🚨

A new phone scam is impacting local residents.

The caller, posing as a representative from a local utility company, advises that the resident’s gas or electric service will be shut off unless an immediate payment is made. The caller then escalates and transfers the call to a manager for payment instructions.

Recipients of this phone call have told us that this scam attempt is particularly convincing, as they are citing the names of local utility providers. Please advise your loved ones of this scam to help prevent any financial loss or fraudulent account activity.

06/02/2026

Spotted: the cutest little visitor of the day! 🦌

05/27/2026

Kindergartners from Menominee Elementary School got to take advantage of today’s beautiful weather for a water safety lesson!

Our Water Rescue and Marine Patrol deputies partner with local DNR Conservation Officers to provide this safety presentation to local school children, sending them off into the summer season with water and boating safety in mind.

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

🚨NOTICE TO PUBLIC - SCAM PHONE CALLS 🚨

Two new phone scams are impacting residents in our community:

SCAM #1: MISSED JURY DUTY
This scam involves a phone call from an individual claiming to be a courthouse or Sheriff's Office employee. Residents are advised that they missed jury duty, and are now facing legal repercussions. The caller directs the resident to purchase gift cards or send money electronically to pay their fines and avoid legal trouble. THIS IS A SCAM.

SCAM #2: ARREST WARRANT
Residents are being contacted by an individual impersonating a Sheriff's Office employee. Residents are advised that there is a warrant for their arrest, which can be cleared up by sending money electronically. THIS IS A SCAM.

Please note that our office will not contact you to request payment by fund transfer, wire, or gift cards. If you receive a suspicious phone call claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office, please feel free to verify authenticy by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly at 906-863-4441, and ask to speak with a Deputy.

05/17/2026

05/05/2026

This week, we recognize and thank our Menominee County correctional officers for the work they do every day. The professionalism, dedication, and commitment to safety inside our jail, often goes unseen, but it is critical to the well-being of our entire community. We appreciate your service and the sacrifices you make. Thank you for everything you do. 

04/30/2026

PRESS RELEASE - FIRE FATALITY REPORTED IN STEPHENSON

STEPHENSON, MI – Sheriff Darrin Kudwa reports that human remains have been recovered in a Stephenson home following an early-morning structure fire that occurred on Wednesday, April 29th.

Sheriff’s Deputies and firefighters were alerted to the blaze on Robert Street at 4:00 AM on Wednesday morning. While no occupants of the home were located during firefighting efforts, one resident – a 38-year-old Stephenson man – remained unaccounted for.

With the help of a Michigan State Police Fire Investigator and Canine Team, remains of the deceased were located in the debris today. Additional details will be released pending positive identification and notification to family members.

The Menominee County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by personnel from the Michigan State Police, Stephenson Fire Department, Mellen Township Fire Department, Mid-County Rescue Squad, Menominee County Sheriff’s Office Special Deputies, the Marinette County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Menominee County 911.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to this fatality is encouraged to contact the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office at (906) 863-4441. Information may also be reported anonymously via the Crime Stoppers of Marinette and Menominee County page, or through the Crime Stoppers mobile tip app.

04/16/2026

The Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Road Patrol Deputy position. Applications will be accepted until April 29, 2026.

Deputies within our Road Patrol division perform a variety of law enforcement and emergency response duties to protect life and property, and to enforce federal, state, and local laws.

To view the complete job description and wage information, or to download the job application, visit www.menomineecounty.com/government/employment/.

Completed applications may be submitted in person, via email or fax, or by postal mail.

04/14/2026

A local state of emergency has been declared for Menominee County due to severe flooding.

Rising floodwaters have caused dangerous conditions throughout our county, including impassible roads, sinkholes, washed out bridges, impacts to utilities and infrastructure, and flooding to homes and businesses.

The Menominee River is expected to rise for another 24 to 48 hours. We urge all local residents to have a flood emergency plan, and to use extreme caution near standing and moving floodwaters.

❌ Do not drive through flooded areas - unseen hazards may exist below the water’s surface.

🚧 Follow local detours and road closures.

📲 Stay in the know - watch for updates from Menominee County 911, the Menominee County Road Commission, and MSP Emergency Management & Homeland Security Division

📝 Visit Ready.gov for resources and preparedness information