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Gogebic County Michigan Sheriff Overview
Gogebic County is located on the western tip of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was founded in 1887. Its name is believed to be derived from an Ojibwe word (Native American language). The county seat is Bessemer. The zip codes in Gogebic County are 49947, 49969, 49968, 49925, 49959, 49911, and 49938.
Sheriff Pete Matonich is the head law enforcement officer in Gogebic County. You can reach him directly via email at [email protected]. The Undersheriff is Ross C. Solberg. He oversees the daily operations of the entire Sheriff’s Office. You can email him at [email protected]. Sgt. Jay Kangas is the Jail Administrator of the Gogebic County Jail. You can contact him via email at [email protected].
Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office:
Address: 100 W Iron St, Bessemer, MI 49911
Phone: (906) 667-0203
Fax: (906) 663-4090
Inmate Search in Gogebic County Jail
The Gogebic County Jail does not have an inmate roster available online. To locate an inmate at this facility, you can get in touch with the Sheriff’s Office at (906) 667-0203.
Important Jail Policies and Procedures:
Inmates at the Gogebic County Jail are allowed visitation once a week. Inmates with their last names beginning with A through L have visitation on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 9pm. Inmates with last names beginning with M through Z are allowed visitation on Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm. The jail recommends visitors to call prior to their arrival as changes and cancellations of visitation schedules do sometimes occur.
Working at the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office:
A Deputy Sheriff in Gogebic County can earn a starting hourly wage of $19.66. The maximum hourly wage for this position is $23.89. As a Deputy Sheriff, one is expected to patrol assigned areas in the county, enforce laws and traffic regulations, investigate crimes and traffic accidents, and provide motorist assistance.
The basic requirements for a Deputy Sheriff is as follows:
– be at least 18 years old
– have a high school diploma or its equivalent
– have a valid Michigan Driver’s License
– be MCOLES certified or certifiable
– have no prior felony convictions
If you wish to apply for this position in the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office, please call (906) 667-0203.
Sex Offender Search and Lookup:
A sex offender is required by law to register his information in the state and national sex offender databases. A sex offender is defined as an individual who has a conviction for a sex crime such as sex trafficking, prostitution, and rape. To locate sex offenders living in Gogebic County, you can go to
Please note that the Michigan State Police cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in the database as some offenders do not provide their information. There may be times that you will encounter records that only show last known addresses.
Bail and Bondsman
A person charged with a crime in Gogebic County is allowed to remain free while awaiting trial if he or she has posted bail. This is the money set by the court as a form of insurance to help guarantee the defendant’s appearance in court once the trial begins. The defendant forfeits the money is he fails to show up as promised.
If a defendant does not have enough money for bail, a bondsman can be hired to secure his release. A bondsman’s fee is usually 10% of the bail amount and it cannot be refunded.
| Gogebic County Probation Department | |
|---|---|
Probation officer’s are appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation. Items to bring to the Probation Office include: employment verification (a pay stub), residence (a lease, copy of a utility bill, etc.), community service record log, counseling or meeting attendance, all personal drug prescriptions, medical condition documents, and immigration registration among other things. | |
| Office: | Gogebic County Probation Department |
| Location: | 200 North Moore Street, Bessemer, Michigan, 49911 |
| Phone: | 906-667-0323 |
| Fax: | 906-667-0598 |
| Gogebic County Jail Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Number of Persons Confined | 24 |
| Avg Daily Population | 28 |
| Name of new facility | not applicable |
| Full time payroll | 9 |
| Full time total employees | 9 |
| Total salaries and wages | 340000 |
| Other operating expenditures | 248000 |
| Total construction costs | 70000 |
| Equipment, furnishings, etc | 500 |
| Year of original construction | not applicable |
| Year of major renovation | not applicable |
| Name of new facility | not applicable |
Address: 100 W. IRON STREET BESSEMER MI 49911
| Gogebic County Unemployment and Median Household Income | |
|---|---|
| Civilian Labor Force Annual Average, 2016 | 6,418 |
| Number Employed Annual Average, 2016 | 5,998 |
| Number Unemployed Annual Average, 2016 | 420 |
| Unemployment Rate, 2016 | 6.5 |
| Median Household Income Annual Average, 2015 | 38,416 |
Sources: Unemployment – Bureau of Labor Statistics LAUS data, Median Household Income – Census Bureau SAIPE data, Rural Classifications – USDA Economic Research Service | |
| Gogebic County Poverty Data | |
| Estimate of People of All Ages In Poverty 2014 | 2,581 |
| Estimate Percentage of People of All Ages In Poverty 2015 | 18.6 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Model-based Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) | |
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