Pentwater Police Department

The Penwater Police Department is fully committed to the residents of the Village by providing law enforcement, promoting peace and quality of life, and protecting the community as a whole. Our mission is to continue to uphold these traditions and to maintain a positive energy within the community.

Water Safety Remains a High Priority in the Village

The Pentwater Police Department partners with Charles Mears State Park and the Oceana County Sheriff's Marine Patrol to help keep people safe during the summer. Water Safety is a priority in Pentwater.

During the last few weeks, West Michigan has witnessed several water-related accidents and deaths. Contributing to these incidents has been high water and strong currents. In response to this new strategies have been put into place to help keep people safe.

Every year the pier's are barricaded during high wind conditions. This has continued this year. In addition, we have begun to cone off parts of the Charles Mears State Park Beach when high waves and strong currents develop. We want to keep people from swimming close to the north pier when dangerous currents exist.

Sadly some people choose to ignore these warning. When this happens we will be writing citations for crossing the barricades on the pier. We are asking for help in educating visitors and residents alike to the dangers Lake Michigan can pose.

Remember PlaySafe Pentwater

Our Police Department strives to make sure the community is informed and updated on what is happening in our little town. They do this by having multiple informational outlets, this includes Facebook, Twitter, Code Red and Next Door. You can find the links to these pages to the right under the Keep Us Informed tab.

Police Chief
Laude Hartrum
lhartrum@pentwatervillage.org
Phone: 231-869-4630
Non-Emergency: 231-869-5858
If An Emergency, Please Call 911

Night Officer
Alexander Schulz
zschulz@pentwatervillage.org
Phone: 231-869-4630
Non-Emergency: 231-869-5858
If An Emergency, Please Call 911

Play Safe

Play Safe Pentwater Welcome to the Village of Pentwater, we hope you have a lot of fun while you're here. One of the best things about the Village is the small town atmosphere. The beach and water activities are at the center of fun in Pentwater and the main streets of travel are shared by pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and skateboarders.

When you visit we ask that you practice some quick and easy safety rules. Please review these rules at the blue "Play Safe Info" tab on this page.

Documents and Links

Keep Us Informed

Go to Links:

Pentwater Police Facebook Page

Download Documents:

Golf Cart Rules (PDF)

Pedestrian Safety (PDF)

Skateboard Safety (PDF)

Deer Management

Download Document:

Feeding Deer in the Village (PDF)

Forms and Publications

Download Document:

Police "House Watch" Property Inspection Form (PDF)

Police continue their investigation of local shoplifting

Pentwater Police are continuing their investigation this morning into a series of shoplifting cases which occurred on 7-24-2019. The investigation began at approximately 6:30 pm when Officers were called to the Olde Wick Post, where the store owner had apprehended three female subjects.

The store owner had received a tip from another downtown business about three suspicious subjects. The store owner observed items from Old Wick Post inside a bag and questioned the suspects. Upon questioning, things from other stores were discovered, and police were called.

Approximately 49 items were recovered. Officers will be conducting additional investigation today to determine exactly where the things came from and the value. Its believed that items were taken from at least five downtown stores.

"Downtown businesses are acutely aware of threat shoplifter pose to their bottom line," said Chief Laude Hartrum. "Officers patrolling the downtown area check in with store owners help prevent shoplifting. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. This case is an excellent example of how store owners can work with police to help identify and prosecute violators."

Mobile Crisis Stabilization Services Available Now

Law Enforcement Agencies in Lake, Mason, and Oceana Counties have a new tool in their toolbox to help those suffering from mental health issues. Beginning in February, a new service has been available to those who struggle with mental health issues. It's called Mobile Crisis Stabilization Services or CSS. The service is available 24/7 to any person experiencing a mental health crisis regardless of insurance.

For the first time, West Michigan Community Mental Health is providing immediate crisis intervention for mental health and substance use issues. CSS staff can respond directly to family homes, schools, or emergency departments when individuals and families are in crisis and need in need of mental health services.

Trained clinical Staff will present a risk assessment and recommendations for services. Their responses are flexible and individualized. Clinical Staff will help you develop a safety and crisis plan as needed and help arrange for follow-up care.

The strategies are strengths-based and need-driven with a priority given to using community resources. If you suffer from mild to moderate mental illness or substance use call 1-800-922-2061 and ask to speak to someone from CSS, help end the stigma of mental illness today - call now and start down the road to recovery.

Police Station
326 S. Hancock St.
P.O.Box 622
Pentwater, MI 49449

Phone: 231-869-4630
Fax: 231-869-5120

Non-Emergency: 231-869-5858
If An Emergency, Please Call 911