Howell County Sherriff’s Department June and Five Month Call Reports

A sharp uptick was noted in vehicle stops, which climbed to 215—a 15% increase over May and a 77% increase compared to April.

Reports of suspicious activity also more than doubled since April, reaching 64 calls, indicating either heightened public awareness or an increase in potentially criminal behavior.

Other significant trends include:

Theft-related calls rose, with 26 incidents of stealing reported in June compared to 14 in May.

Child abuse investigations increased to 12 cases, the highest monthly count since early 2025.

Civil process services remained one of the most active duties, with 194 actions completed.

Well-being checks jumped to 56, reflecting ongoing community concerns about vulnerable residents.

At the same time, warrant arrests declined to 30, down from 55 in May and a high of 80 in February, suggesting fewer active warrants. Many new warrants were for subjects residing outside of the Howell County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction.

June 2025 Crime and Calls for Service Summary

• In June, the Howell County Sheriff’s Office experienced a notable increase in total calls for service, with 1,274 incidents, the highest monthly total over the past five months.

• Traffic Enforcement saw a sharp rise with 215 vehicle stops, up from 187 in May and just 121 in April.

• Suspicious Activity Reports doubled compared to April, reaching 64 calls, suggesting increased public vigilance or potential criminal activity.

• Stealing/Theft Cases climbed to 26, up from 14 in May. **It should be noted that a majority of these stealing cases were items taken by people known to the victim. Of those not known to victim, one report was of two firearms stolen from an unlocked vehicle, one report was of a chainsaw left unattended overnight in a back of a pickup truck, and one report was about items stolen from a storage unit with no lock on the door.”””

• Civil Process Service remained consistently high, with 194 actions—the busiest category after vehicle stops.

• Child Abuse Reports rose to 12, the highest number since February.

• Agency Assists, well-being checks, and animal calls continued to be common call types, showing the variety of support roles deputies provide.

• Notably, warrant arrests dropped to 30, a significant decrease from 80 in February and 55 in May.

• Juvenile offenses, weapon offenses, and identity theft remained low or at zero.

The department continues to respond to a wide array of incidents—criminal, civil, and public safety-related—demonstrating the diverse challenges faced in protecting the community.