Midland County Sheriff's Office - Michigan

06/05/2026

UPDATE: Thank you to all community members who helped to locate the horse and its owner today. Multiple attempts to catch and sedate the horse over the course of more than 6 hours were not successful. With the owner’s guidance and permission, the horse was eventually put down for the sake of its own safety and that of nearby drivers.

🐴 FOUND HORSE – OWNER NEEDED 🐴

Are you missing a horse, or do you know someone who is?

Deputies are currently seeking assistance in locating the owner of a black and white horse that was found in the area of W. Saginaw Road and N. Magruder Road.

If you have information regarding the owner or believe this horse belongs to you, please contact the Midland County Sheriff’s Office by calling 989-839-6466.

Please share this post to help reunite the horse with its owner.

05/31/2026

EDIT

As of Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:30pm, Derek has been located and is no longer considered missing.

Thank you to everyone for your assistance!
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Missing Endangered

Derek Jayden Hall, 17, was last seen during the evening hours of Saturday, May 30, 2026 in the area of the Midland County Fairgrounds. Derek is cognitively impaired.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, an unknown colored top, black backpack and light colored Hey Dude shoes. Derek stands 6’00” tall, weighs approximately 120 lbs and has dark blonde hair.

If anyone is aware of Derek’s whereabouts, please contact 911.

05/31/2026

17/M DEREK J HALL – MISSING FROM THE MIDLAND FAIRGROUNDS.    6FT TALL/ 120LBS, DARK BLONDE HAIR, PLAID SHIRT, BLUE JEANS, GREY HEY DUDE SHOES, AND BLACK ...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Midland County Sheriff's Office honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their courage and dedication.

Please note: The Law Enforcement Center lobby will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the holiday. Regular operations will resume the following day. Law enforcement services are available 24/7. Please contact 911 for assistance.

05/21/2026

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals shown in the attached photographs.

If you recognize this individual, please call Sgt. Maniez at 989-832-6800 ext. 4526 or send him an email at [email protected]

Thank you!

05/20/2026

THE ROUNDABOUT AT MERIDIAN AND US10 IS CLOSED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT

05/19/2026

May 19, 2026

MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS RESIDENTS OF FRAUDULENT PHONE CALLS IMPERSONATING VETERANS AFFAIRS EMPLOYEE

MIDLAND, MI – The Midland County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of fraudulent phone calls involving an individual falsely claiming to be Midland County Veterans Affairs employee Bruce Hernandez.

According to reports received by the Sheriff’s Office, residents have stated they were contacted by someone identifying themselves as Bruce Hernandez and were asked to provide personal and financial information. In addition, some residents received harassing or concerning communications from the caller.

Investigators have determined that the calls originated from a spoofed or fraudulent phone number that is not associated with the official Midland County Veterans Affairs Office. Residents should be aware that caller ID information can be manipulated and should not rely solely on the phone number displayed when verifying a caller’s identity.

Residents are reminded to use caution when receiving unsolicited phone calls requesting personal, financial, or sensitive information. Never provide Social Security numbers, banking information, account details, or other personal information unless you have independently verified the identity of the caller.

Anyone who receives one of these calls or believes they may have been targeted is encouraged to contact the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and report the incident.

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this matter and appreciates the public’s assistance and vigilance.

05/15/2026

Today, members of the Midland County Sheriff’s Office joined the Midland Police Department and Michigan State Police at the Midland County Courthouse to honor and remember the brave law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

Together, we stand in gratitude, remembrance, and respect for those who gave their lives protecting others. Their dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/14/2026

Earlier this week participants in the Midland County Jail’s new Recovery Pod Program were issued program T-shirts — another meaningful step in building unity, accountability, and purpose within the pod. The shirts were donated by a local business owner.

The shirts symbolize commitment to recovery and positive change. Participants are permitted to wear the T-shirts within the housing unit as part of the program experience.

We are proud to continue supporting opportunities that encourage growth, connection, and recovery.

05/09/2026