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Person holding a smartphone surrounded by floating digital icons, including a phone call, a hooded hacker, a credit card, and a red warning triangle labeled "Scam Alert"

October 26, 2026

Jury Duty Scam Alert: Deputies Will Never Call to Collect a Fine

Scammers are calling Wayne County residents, pretending to be sheriff's deputies, and claiming there is a warrant for missed jury duty. The…

Bond Scam Alert: The WCSO will never call you demanding Bitcoin, gift cards, or any form of payment to bond out a loved one.

October 26, 2026

Bond Scam Alert: How to Spot a Fake “Bond Out” Call

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office will never call you demanding Bitcoin, gift cards, or any other payment to "bond out" a loved…

Child Passenger Safety Week: Check before you drive. Right seat. Right fit. Every ride. A smiling young girl buckled into a harnessed car seat, with the Wayne County Sheriff badge.

October 7, 2026

Child Passenger Safety: Check Before You Drive

Right seat. Right fit. Every ride. Use these quick checks from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office to make sure your child's car…

February 16, 2026

One Man’s Overtime, A WCSO K-9’s Lifeline

When our K-9 unit got the call from Tom Sperling, we were overwhelmed by his kindness. Tom works at the Ford Rouge…

December 23, 2025

Santa on Patrol

Through a partnership with Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC) and Kroger, the Sheriff and Undersheriff Mike Jaafar took the WCSO on…

Shop With The Sheriff

Each Christmas the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, through generous donations to its Youth and Senior Foundation, provides Christmas for children who have…

WCSO and CNS Turkey Giveaway

Our people suited up and came out on a Saturday morning for one of our most cherished partnerships. For the last 7…

Sheriff Washington’s Halloween Trunk-R-Treat

So much candy. Our deputies set up the best Halloween Trunk R Treat in cooperation with the North Rosedale Park Civic Association.…

September 16, 2025

WCSO Announces Partnership With MDOS

The WCSO runs the largest jail in the state. The reality is many of the people in our custody aren’t going to…

August 27, 2025

After 17 Years, Beloved WCSO Horse Retires

It’s hard to say goodbye to your partner. Hogan, or Hoagie as he’s affectionately called, just turned 20. He’s been a Wayne…

August 18, 2025

WCSO Welcomes 40 New Deputies!

It was such a special night. Our latest Academy class of 40 took the oath and received their badges in a beautiful…

July 21, 2025

WCSO Camp Out for Kids

200 campers from 5-14 spent the weekend pitching tents, eating s’mores, playing games, dancing, getting their faces painted, and meeting our horses…