Darrin Kudwa Menominee County Sheriff

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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09/24/2026

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.

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.

09/11/2026

It has been 25 years, and I still remember exactly where I was on that September day.

09/05/2026

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.

08/14/2026

Thanks for all the support and donations for the Special Olympics fundraiser that we did this morning.

08/08/2026

Great work by all!

07/29/2026

🚨 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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