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Benzie County Sheriff’s Office

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The Benzie County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), located in the northwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is responsible for law enforcement and public safety within the county's boundaries. The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over an area of 575 square miles and a population of approximately 17,000 residents.

Divisions and Services

The BCSO consists of several divisions and departments that provide a wide range of services to the community, including:

Patrol Division:

Responsible for responding to calls for service, conducting traffic enforcement, and patrolling the county's roadways.

Criminal Investigation Division:

Investigates felony crimes, conducts interviews and interrogations, and collects and analyzes evidence.

Jail Division:

Operates the county jail, providing secure housing for arrested individuals.

911 Dispatch Center:

Answers emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatches law enforcement and EMS services, and provides support to officers in the field.

Community Outreach and Prevention:

Conducts crime prevention programs, educates the public on safety issues, and fosters partnerships with community organizations.

Leadership and Staff

Sheriff Matthew R. Huddleston

Sheriff Huddleston is the elected Sheriff of Benzie County, responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the Sheriff's Office.

Undersheriff Eric A. Hasty

The Undersheriff assists the Sheriff in the administration and operation of the agency.

The BCSO employs approximately 40 sworn law enforcement officers and 20 civilian staff members. Officers are trained and certified through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and adhere to the highest professional standards of conduct.

Benzie County Arrest Warrants Search

The Benzie County Sheriff's Office provides an online search tool for individuals within Benzie County, Michigan.

How to Find a Warrant in Benzie County

To search for an active warrant in Benzie County, follow these steps:

Visit the Benzie County Sheriff's Office website.
Click on the "Services" tab.
Under the "Warrants" section, select "Active Warrants."
Enter the first and last name of the individual you are searching for.
Click the "Search" button.

The search results will display a list of any active warrants for the individual specified. The results will include the warrant number, the issuing agency, the charge, and the bond amount.

Important Notes

The Benzie County Sheriff's Office only maintains records of warrants issued by the Benzie County Sheriff's Office or other law enforcement agencies within Benzie County.
Warrants issued by other jurisdictions may not be available through this search tool.
The information provided by this search tool is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for contacting the Benzie County Sheriff's Office directly.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Benzie County Sheriff's Office at 231-882-4484.

Benzie County Child Support Warrants

Benzie County Mugshots

Obtaining Mugshots

Mugshots taken by the Benzie County Sheriff's Office are not publicly available. Michigan law prohibits the release of mugshots to the public unless certain criteria are met, such as a court order or a written request from a law enforcement agency.

Exceptions

In some cases, mugshots may be released to the public if they are deemed to be in the public interest. For example, mugshots may be released if they are necessary to identify a suspect in a crime or to warn the public about a dangerous individual.

Procedure

If you believe that you are entitled to obtain a mugshot under an exception to the general rule, you should contact the Benzie County Sheriff's Office and make a written request. The Sheriff's Office will review your request and determine whether or not to release the mugshot.

Bond Information

A bail bond is a sum of money paid to a court in order to secure the release of a person who has been arrested. The purpose of bail is to ensure that the person will return to court for their scheduled hearings.

Posting a Bond in Benzie County

If you need to post a bond in Benzie County, you can do so by contacting a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman is a licensed professional who can post a bond on your behalf for a fee.

Procedure

To post a bond through a bail bondsman, you will need to provide the bondsman with the following information:

The name of the person who has been arrested
The amount of the bond
The location of the jail where the person is being held

The bail bondsman will then post the bond with the court and the person will be released from jail.

Important Notes

If you fail to appear for your scheduled court hearing, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest and you may forfeit the bond.
Bail bonds are not refundable, even if the charges against you are dropped or you are found not guilty.

Benzie County Most Wanted List

The Benzie County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of its most wanted fugitives. This list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes and who have evaded capture.

How to View the Most Wanted List

To view the Benzie County Most Wanted List, visit the Sheriff's Office website.

Click on the "Services" tab and select "Most Wanted."

The Most Wanted List will include photographs and descriptions of the fugitives, as well as the charges for which they are wanted.

How to Report Information

If you have any information about the whereabouts of any of the individuals on the Most Wanted List, please contact the Benzie County Sheriff's Office at 231-882-4484.

Sex Offender Registry

The Benzie County Sheriff's Office provides a searchable online Sex Offender Registry. This registry contains information about registered sex offenders who reside in or frequent Benzie County.

How to Search the Registry

To search the Benzie County Sex Offender Registry, visit the Sheriff's Office website.

Click on the "Services" tab and select "Sex Offender Registry."

You can search the registry by name, address, or zip code.