Tuscola County Sheriff's Office

Tuscola County Sheriff"s Office Mission Statement

The Tuscola County Sheriff"s Office will serve the public by providing assistance, coordination, and delivery of law enforcement, corrections and support services for the safety and protection of people and property with respect to the constitutional rights of all citizens.

Purchase Permits for Handguns with a valid CCW

A CCW permit RI60  (date 10/02/08) should be used.

A permit may be obtained on the Michigan Government Website, a firearm dealer or at the Sheriff's Office.

Sellers will fill permit out accordingly-2 copies (MSP and agency copy). These need to be returned by mail to the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office, 420 Court St Caro Mi 48723, attention Dep.Cheryl Mattlin. The permit may also be dropped off in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office to Dep. Mattlin.

There is no reason to bring the weapon in to be inspected.

As of 01/07/09, there are no gun registrations. The only requirement after purchase is to mail or drop off 2 copies to the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office and to carry your bill of sale with you, when you have  possession of the weapon for 30 days.

Without a Valid CCW

A purchase permit is needed to buy a weapon.  The permit may be applied for at your local Police Dept. or your County Sheriff's Office.  After purchase 2 parts will need to be mailed or dropped off at the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office to Dep. Cheryl Mattlin .  For further information read the CCW section above.  The purchase permit will need to have your signature signed before a Notary Public before you purchase the weapon.  

Permits are issued Monday thru Friday 8am-4pm  Tuesday 8am-6pm

Copies of Incident reports

Copies of Incident reports can be obtained at the Sheriff Office Monday thru Friday 8am-4pm. To ensure that the records person is there the day you are coming in it is advisable to call ahead to 989-673-8161 ex 2239.

$1.00 for each page of the report/ $5.00 for each picture requested.

Accident Report

If you have been involved in a traffic crash in Tuscola County and would like to obtain a copy of that report, you may do so in person or by going online to www.Tracview.com. It is required that all insurance companies seeking traffic crash reports starting in April 2007, use the TRACview.com Website.       

Tuscola County Bad check policy

The Tuscola County Prosecutors Office has several requirements that must be met when they will handle a bad check complaint. Among other things a 5 day notice must be sent  first by you  to the person who wrote the check. It must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery to addressee only. You can stop at the Prosecutors Office at the Tuscola County Courthouse to pickup a copy of a 5 day notice to send and to find out the full requirement that you must meet before they will prosecute.

Tuscola County Sheriff Mounted Division

The Mounted Division is comprise of dedicated volunteers currently consisting of  ( _) members.

• Mike Bauerschmidt
• Brian Campbell
• Charlie Curell
• Charles Holzworth
• Christine Miklovic
• Bruce Osmon
• Robert Phillips
• Ray Rendon
• Debbie Taylor
• Barb Thayer
• Robert Ward 

Officer of the year for 2008

Sheriff Lee Teschendorf is proud to announce the winner of the 2008 Officer of the Year award to Dep. Jim Hook.

Marine Division

The Marine Division run entirely thru grant money received from the Michigan DNR. Our staff of part time officers  teach Marine Safety in area schools and provide boat patrol on Saginaw Bay and the inland lakes of Tuscola County.

Tuscola County Explorer Post

The purpose of the Explorer Program is the same at that of the Boy Scouts of America: Character development, promote good citizenship, leadership training, and personal and mental fitness. The Exploring program is designed to provide positive youth development in young men and women 14 to 20 years old. Exploring offers a positive way to make an impact on the growth and development of our future leaders and employees. Currently Deputies Steve Roland and Barb Thayer run the program for Tuscola County.