Newaygo County Sheriff's Office

06/23/2026

TRAFFIC DETAIL ANNOUNCEMENT

July 4th Freedom Festival Road Closure

The Croton Causeway will be closed in both directions on July 4th from 5:30 PM until 11:30 PM for the Freedom Festival festivities.
Motorists should be aware that the causeway will be inaccessible throughout the evening, and traffic will be rerouted using a 14-mile detour. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and be mindful of the closure hours when making your travel arrangements.

Deputies will be partnering with the Croton Fire Department and Big Prairie Fire Department throughout the evening to assist with public safety needs and ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all attendees.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to support this community celebration.

Please plan ahead, drive safely, and enjoy the Freedom Festival!

06/20/2026

🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Public Safety Announcement –🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, participants in the 2DamFun! event will be traveling along the Edge Path corridor between Hardy Dam and Croton Dam. The event will bring increased numbers of bike riders, walkers, and runners to the area throughout the day.

Motorists are asked to:
• Use caution and remain alert for participants along the route.
• Reduce speeds when traveling near event activities.
• Allow extra travel time and be prepared for increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
• Share the road safely and give cyclists and pedestrians plenty of space.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe, and good luck to all of the participants in the 2DamFun! event! 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️👏

We will have patrols in the area to ensure safety and assist participants if needed.

Chad Palmiter, Undersheriff

06/19/2026

Croton Fire Department will once again do a light show for the community on July 3rd.

06/16/2026

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06/10/2026

This past weekend, members of the Sheriff’s Office were busy connecting with the community while participating in both Kids Day and the Walk N Waddle events.

Community engagement is one of the most important aspects of law enforcement. These interactions help break down barriers, encourage open communication, and create partnerships that contribute to safer neighborhoods.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit with our staff during Kids Day and the Walk N Waddle events. We appreciate the opportunity to serve and connect with our community.

06/05/2026

Newaygo County Kids’ Day 2026 is this Saturday, June 6th, and there will be activities, games, demonstrations, giveaways, and hands-on fun throughout the event!

Head over to the event page to see who will be there: https://www.rivercountrychamber.com/events/details/newaygo-county-kids-day-2026-42919

06/05/2026

The Newaygo County Sheriff's Office will be joining us at the Walk n' Waddle, with their Bearcat. Bring the kids to Veterans Memorial Park, Saturday from 9am-12pm for this family fun event.

06/01/2026

May 2026 Activity Report:
Road Patrol handled 1512 calls for service.
Corrections lodged 188 individuals into the facility.

05/28/2026

On May 28, 2026 at 2:37pm, Deputies with the Sheriff's Office were dispatched to W 1 Mile Rd and N Brucker Ave in Denver Township in reference to a motorcycle crash.

During the investigation it was determined that a motorcycle driven by a 28-year-old male from Hesperia was northbound on Brucker and failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of 1 Mile and Brucker. The motorcycle went off the road and crashed. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.

The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Michigan State Police - Hart Post, Life EMS, Newaygo County Central Dispatch, Mid Michigan Medical Examiner Group, and Northern Towing