Sturgis Department of Public Safety

05/20/2026

The Sturgis Department of Public Safety is proud to recognize two members of our Honor Guard who attended National Police Week activities in Washington, D.C., representing our department and community while honoring the memory of fallen officers. Their participation reflected our department’s continued commitment to remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Their service was especially meaningful as they paid tribute to Sturgis Town Marshal John W. Craig, the only Police Officer in Sturgis history to be killed in the line of duty. Town Marshal John W. Craig was killed in the line of duty on September 26, 1899, while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects near the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad station in Sturgis. He was shot when the suspects opened fire from a boxcar, and the suspects were never apprehended.

In addition to attending National Police Week events in Washington, D.C., members of the Honor Guard also attended the Michigan Law Enforcement Memorial in Lansing to honor Town Marshal John W. Craig. This year carried added significance, as Town Marshal Craig was also newly added to the memorial wall, ensuring his sacrifice is formally remembered alongside other fallen officers.

04/30/2026

Residential Structure Fire on Mechanic Street

Sturgis, Mich. — The Sturgis Department of Public Safety, Fire Division, responded to a residential structure fire at 503 Mechanic Street at approximately 4:39 a.m. on April 30, 2026.

Upon arrival, first-arriving crews reported a fully involved garage fire that had extended to the home and the neighboring home directly west of the property. Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack and confirmed the homeowner was not present at the time of the incident. There were no pets inside the residence.

The garage was completely engulfed, causing damage to the attached home. Due to the intense heat from the garage contents, the home to the west and the neighbor’s garage to the south also sustained exterior damage.

The fire was extinguished by members of the Sturgis Department of Public Safety, Fire Division, with assistance from the Tri-Township Fire Department.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and damage estimates are not available at this time.

03/31/2026

This friendly guy was found running in the area of N. Lakeview & Oakwood in Sturgis. He has been contained, but we need help to find the owner. Please call Dispatch at 269-467-4195 or Sturgis PD at 269-651-3231 with any information…

03/28/2026

This dog was spotted running in the area of Arden Park and Hatch St. Please share to help find the owner and get this doggo home…

03/25/2026

***OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED***

Found in the 200 block of W West St in Sturgis. Super friendly guy! He has been taken to animal control in Centreville. Help us reunite him with his owner…

03/20/2026

The Sturgis Department of Public Safety is aware that the outdoor weather siren on S. Nottawa is currently not operational due to a recent lightning strike. We are working closely with our service partner to restore functionality as soon as possible.

As a reminder, outdoor warning sirens are intended to alert individuals who are outside that severe weather is approaching. They are not designed or expected to be heard inside buildings. Please ensure you have multiple reliable methods for receiving weather alerts, such as NOAA weather radios, mobile alerts, and local media.

03/19/2026

At Tri- Township Fire Department, we come from all walks of life, but we share one common goal: keeping our neighbors safe. You don't need a background in public safety to join our team—just a desire to help. Please reach out if you have any questions!

03/18/2026

03/16/2026

On March 15 at approximately 1:45 AM, officers with the Sturgis Department of Public Safety were dispatched to the area of Meijer for a felony retail fraud and a hit and run accident. The suspect vehicle was gone prior to officers arrival, but they were able to locate the vehicle a short time later.

When officers attempted a traffic stop, the suspect vehicle fled from police. The vehicle was a U-Haul truck and at the time officers observed it, it was driving without its lights. The vehicle crashed on Franks Avenue and both the driver and passenger fled on foot. A female suspect was detained and later arrested on numerous felony charges to include probation violation and resisting and obstructing arrest.

A warrant request was submitted for the male suspect (driver) for numerous felony charges to include fleeing and eluding, resisting obstructing arrest, retail fraud first, and possession of methamphetamine.

03/12/2026

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