April 19, 2025

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Articles for tag: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office

New Washtenaw County Sheriff Begins Term

Washtenaw County welcomed its new Sheriff, Alyshia Dyer, into office on Jan 1. Sheriff Dyer has served the public for many years both as a former deputy sheriff, and as a therapist and local community organizer. She also had an extensive career in the Road Patrol Division. Dyer also has multiple graduate degrees from the ...

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Donations for Its Holiday Event

WCSO is hosting a “Jail Holiday Event” to help incarcerated individuals connect with their families during the holiday season. According to a Facebook post made on WCSO’s website, the office hopes to “spread holiday cheer, promote positive mental health, and support family reunification” with this event. Incarcerated individuals will be able to make gifts for ...

A Fatal Crash in Dexter Township

A driver died after a single vehicle crash in Dexter Township on November 10. The Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) responded along with Huron Valley Ambulance (HVA) and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) to a single vehicle crash on Dexter Pinckney Road, near Bell Road, at 1:19 a.m. on that Sunday. DAFD Fire Chief ...

Charges Filed in Scio Township Computer Access Investigation

Charges have been filed in the investigation of the Scio Township Hall situation involving computer access, an email message and a calendar invitation. The Sun Times News (STN) followed up with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and was told in the case connected with current township board trustee, supervisor candidate and resident Jillian Kerry ...

A New Community Station for the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Lodi Township

In partnership with Lodi Township, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has opened a new community station. Located at Lodi Township Hall, at 3755 Pleasant Lake Road, the community station officially opened this past week.The WCSO announced the opening on Facebook. “A Shared Commitment. A big thank you to Supervisor Jan Godek, Clerk Christina Smith, Treasurer ...

Scio Township’s Skip Davis is Honored for his Service

For his decades of service, Skip Davis was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement award. From the Vietnam War when he was a 19-year-old serving in the infantry to his present day role as the Scio Township Fire Investigator, Davis has made it his life’s mission to faithfully serve. His service was recently recognized by 1-800-BOARDUP, ...