POLICE BLOTTER — Alcona handles 98 complaints, Montmorency 102
Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited.
ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
For the week Sept. 8 to 14, 98 complaints were handled resulting in the following:
Citations Issued: 11
Arrests: 1
Warrant Arrest: 1
Car/Deer: 9
Traffic/Traffic Stop: 27
Property Damage Accident: 3
Warrant Arrest: 1
Animal/Dog: 3
Fraud: 1
Well Being Check: 5
Assist: 6
911 Hang-up: 2
Suspicious Event/Situation: 4
Neighbor Trouble: 3
Found Property: 1
Domestic: 1
Trespass: 1
Abandoned Vehicle: 1
Alarm: 7
Civil: 4
Fire: 2
Miscellaneous: 4
Vehicle Identification Inspection: 2
Animal Bite: 1
Larceny: 1
Threats/Harassment: 3
Malicious Destruction of Property: 1
Minor in Possession: 2
Gun Shots: 2
Disorderly Conduct: 1
MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
News Release Sept. 15, 2025
Total: 102
Alarms: 3
Animal Control: 8
Traffic Arrests: 0
OWI Arrests: 0
Drug Arrests: 1
Warrant Arrests: 2
Complaint Arrest: 0
Animal/Vehicle Crashes: 12
Disputes: 3
Lewiston EMS: 4
Lewiston Fire: 0
Tri-Township EMS: 15
Tri-Township Fire: 3
Hillman EMS: 13
Hillman Fire: 1
Vienna Fire: 2
Canada Creek EMS: 0
Canada Creek Fire: 0
DNR FIRE: 0
Inmates housed in Alpena Jail – 8
Sept. 8
8:49 AM A deputy responded to a residence in Albert Township for a house check, the deputy found the house to be locked up and unoccupied.
11:57 AM A deputy picked up a stray dog in Briley Township and returned it to the owner.
3:21 PM A deputy responded to a report of an injured deer in Albert Township; the deputy dispatched the deer and cleared the scene.
3:29 PM A vehicle deer accident was reported in Briley Township; a report was taken.
Sept. 9
7:31 AM A vehicle deer accident was reported in Albert Township; a report was taken.
9:03 AM A deputy responded to a residential burglar alarm in Albert Township; once on scene the deputy found the residence to be secure and shortly cleared.
2:58 PM Deputies responded to a silent panic alarm at a Briley Township business, once on scene the deputies found it to be an accidental push.
4:05 PM Dispatch received a message from Alpena County, they had a subject with an active warrant out of Montmorency County in custody; the subject was lodged at Alpena County Jail on the warrant.
8:02 PM A vehicle deer accident was reported in Hillman Township; a report was taken.
Sept. 10
4:01 PM A motorhome engulfed in flames was reported in Vienna Township. Vienna and Tri Township Fire Departments responded along with MCSO deputies. The fire was extinguished and the motorhome was towed.
5:35 PM A two-vehicle crash was reported in Avery Township. MCSO deputies and Tri Township Fire/EMS responded to the scene. 2 individuals were transported to the hospital.
8:18 PM A vehicle/deer accident was reported in Montmorency Township; a report was taken.
10:28 PM Deputies responded to a residence in Albert Township after a reported assault. The assault was found to have happened in Oscoda County. Deputies in Oscoda County were notified and they arrested one male for domestic assault.
10:52 PM A vehicle/deer accident was reported in Briley Township; a report was taken.
Sept. 11
4:55 PM A report of a residence filling with smoke was made to dispatch. When deputies got on scene, flames were seen inside of the structure. Tri Township Fire/EMS, Vienna Township Fire, Canada Creek Fire, and Hillman Fire Departments all responded to the scene.
8:02 PM A deputy came across a vehicle parked in the roadway in Briley Township. The driver of the vehicle had a warrant out of MCSO. One male was lodged at ACJ.
8:06 PM A 3rd party reported a dispute in the Village of Hillman. When deputies got on scene, it was found to be a verbal argument. Both parties were separated for the night.
Sept. 12
11:15 AM A vehicle deer accident was reported in Loud Township; a report was taken.
4:19 PM Elk Country Animal Shelter reported two dogs were brought into the shelter.
11:38 PM A vehicle deer accident was reported in Montmorency Township; a report was taken.
Sept. 13
12:17 PM Deputies responded to reports of a verbal dispute in Hillman, once on scene the deputies spoke with the two parties and they separated for the night.
5:56 PM Deputies responded to a complaint in Briley Township about a subject riding a moped in an improper fashion. The deputy cleared the scene after speaking with the riders and advised them of the correct safety measures.
Sept. 14
6:56 AM A subject came into the lobby to report a vehicle deer accident they had gotten into in Briley Township; a report was taken.
4:55 PM An MSP trooper accompanied by MCSO deputies responded to a residence in Briley Township for a trespass complaint. Once speaking with both parties, the trooper conducted a search and the subject was put in custody and lodged at Alpena County Jail for possession of methamphetamine.
7:00 Dispatch received a complaint of a lost shih tzu in the Lewiston area; the complaint was logged.