Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Releases Monthly Media Report

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Monthly Media Report  

January 2025 

The Sheriff’s Office has been exceptionally busy this month, not only responding to calls for service but also increasing self-initiated proactive policing activities. This month, the total number of calls reached 1,218, marking a remarkable 52% increase from last year’s total of 774 calls. 

 Key self-initiated call types that have seen significant increases in January include: 

 – Security Checks: 538 in January 2025 compared to 206 in January 2024 

– Traffic Stops: 97 in January 2025 compared to 38 in January 2024 

 As Sheriff, I am committed to providing top-tier law enforcement around the clock to protect our citizens and businesses. 

 Sheriff Mike Dougherty 

The following calls are the most frequently asked questions by citizens and business owners. 

Call Type Total  
Arrests 
Arrests on Warrants 
Domestic Violence Incidents 15 
Traffic Stops 97 
Traffic Crashes 63 
Security Checks  538 

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