Macomb Township Jail Mugshots
Jail mugshots for people arrested in Macomb Township are held by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. Macomb Township does not have its own police force. The county sheriff handles all law enforcement here, which means arrests go through the Macomb County Jail in Mount Clemens. If you want to find a booking photo or check on someone in custody, you need to contact the sheriff's office or file a records request. About 88,000 people live in Macomb Township, making it one of the larger communities in Macomb County. All booking records, mugshots, and arrest data flow through the county system rather than a local department.
Macomb Township Overview
Macomb County Jail Bookings
When someone gets arrested in Macomb Township, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office processes the booking. The jail is in Mount Clemens. Sheriff Anthony M. Wickersham runs the facility. During booking, staff take a mugshot, log personal details, and record the charges. This data becomes part of the public record under Michigan law.
The Macomb County Jail serves all of the unincorporated areas that contract with the sheriff for police services. Macomb Township is one of those areas. The same jail also holds inmates from Warren, Sterling Heights, and Clinton Township. Because the township has no local police, every arrest and booking goes straight to the county level. You won't find a separate Macomb Township arrest database. Everything lives with the sheriff.
| Jail | Macomb County Jail |
|---|---|
| Location | Mount Clemens, MI |
| Sheriff | Anthony M. Wickersham |
| Phone | (586) 307-9443 |
Search Macomb Township Mugshots
There is no standalone mugshot search tool for Macomb Township. You search through Macomb County resources instead. The sheriff's office can look up booking photos and arrest records if you call or visit. You can also try the Michigan VINE system to check if someone is still in custody at the Macomb County Jail. VINE gives you custody status and lets you sign up for alerts when an inmate is moved or released.
The Michigan State Police run the ICHAT system for statewide criminal history searches. A name search costs $10. ICHAT pulls arrest and conviction data that has been reported to the state police, so it can show records from Macomb County and other jurisdictions. For court case info, the Michigan Courts Case Search lets you look up cases in participating courts. These tools work for any arrest that happened in the township.
Macomb Township uses the Macomb County Sheriff for all police services. There is no local police records office in the township itself.
FOIA Requests for Arrest Records
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231) gives you the right to request public records from government agencies. For Macomb Township arrests, you send your FOIA request to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff handles all records because there is no local police department to contact.
Mail your request to 43565 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 or call (586) 307-9443. Put in writing what records you want. Include the full name of the person, the date of arrest if you know it, and any case numbers you have. The sheriff must respond within five business days. They can extend that to 15 days with written notice. Copy fees are usually $0.10 per page. Labor charges may apply if your request takes a lot of staff time to fill.
- Full name and date of birth of the subject
- Approximate date of arrest
- Your name and mailing address
- Specific records you want (mugshot, arrest report, booking log)
Some records are exempt from FOIA. Active investigations, juvenile records, and files sealed by a court can't be released. The sheriff's office will tell you if any part of your request falls under an exemption. You can appeal a denial to the head of the department or file a complaint in circuit court.
State and County Search Tools
Several online tools can help you find arrest records and mugshots from Macomb Township. The Michigan Department of Corrections runs OTIS, which tracks offenders in state prisons, on parole, or on probation. If someone arrested in the township later went to state prison, OTIS will show their record. It keeps data for three years after an offender is discharged.
For people still in the county jail, call the Macomb County Jail directly. You can also use VINELink to check custody status. The 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore and the 41-A District Court handle cases from the Macomb Township area. Court records from these courts may show up in the Michigan Courts online search tool.
The Macomb Township website at macomb-mi.gov has general township information but does not have an arrest records portal. All law enforcement records go through the county sheriff.
Macomb Township Records Resources
The Macomb Township official website provides general contact information for township services.
For inmate custody tracking, residents can use the Michigan VINE notification system to check on someone held at the Macomb County Jail.
Macomb County Jail Mugshots
Macomb Township is in Macomb County, and the county sheriff handles all law enforcement for the township. The Macomb County Jail in Mount Clemens processes every booking from the area. For full details on jail procedures, inmate search options, and records requests across the county, check the Macomb County page.
Nearby Cities
These Michigan cities near Macomb Township also have jail mugshot records you can search: