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sheriff’s dept

Michael Shea, County Sheriff

501 West Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624

Phone: 989.426.9284

Department Contacts

Raymond Hartwell, Undersheriff
Troy Rabidue, Lieutenant

Emergency: Dial 911
Non-Emergency: 989.426.9284
Fax: 989.426.1173
Certified Law Enforcement Division: 989.426.9284

Mike Brubaker, Administrator
Central Dispatch: 989.426.9284

Matthew McGourty, Administrator
Gladwin County Jail: 989.426.7121

Civil Process: 989.426.6908

ORV Ordinance

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ORV Friendly: All of our roads are open, except for the M-Roads.

Sheriff’s Office Lobby:

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(Use call box after hours)

Purchase Permits:

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(By appt. only) 6:30 am – 8:30 am

Sex Offender Registration:

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(By appt. only) 6:30 am – 8:30 am

Non-Court Ordered Fingerprints:

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(By appt. only) 6:30 am – 8:30 am

Court Ordered Fingerprints:

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Saturday – Sunday
9:00 am – 11:45 am

duties and responsibilities

The office of the Sheriff is established by Michigan Constitution and is responsible for the enforcement of the laws throughout the County. His duties include the administration of the County Jail and patrol of the County roads. He operates the marine safety, jail treatment and other law enforcement related programs as allowed by statute.

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Gladwin County Courthouse
401 West Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624

flood related inquiries

If you have questions or are needing assistance regarding alternate traffic routes or road closures, you should contact the Gladwin County Road Commission.  http://www.gladwinroads.com/

If you are requiring assistance or need information for property damage claims, shelter information, food and supplies, financial donations, or volunteerism, you should contact the Gladwin County Office of Emergency Management / Gladwin County Board of Commissioners.  https://gladwincounty-mi.gov

For utility services or restoration, you should contact your appropriate utility provider.  i.e. Consumers Power, Charter, AT&T, etc.

Please DO NOT contact Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office Central Dispatch 911 for the above information.  The continued increase of non-emergency call volume is delaying the response of first responders for emergencies requiring Police / Fire / EMS.