Police
Weapons or shots-fired complaint in Allendale – Jan 12, 2026
Weapons or shots-fired complaint reported in the 4000 block of Calder Dr in Allendale.
- Reported
- Last updated
- Status
- Not tracked live. This call comes from a log that's published after the fact.
What dispatch noted
Person w. knife walked into the building - 5 min ago
The dispatcher's own note, with dispatch shorthand spelled out. Names and street numbers are removed.
Updates
- Weapons or shots-fired complaint reported.
- Listed in the Ottawa County Sheriff's public incident data, which is posted about a day later.
About this call
- Location
- 4000 block of Calder Dr
Allendale & GVSU, Ottawa County, MI
Call type, responders and source
- Call type
- Weapons or shots-fired complaint
What "weapons or shots-fired complaint" means
A report of gunshots heard or of someone seen with a weapon. Many turn out to be fireworks, hunting or target shooting. All call types
- Responding
- GVSU
- Local agencies
- Fire and rescue: Allendale Fire DepartmentPolice: Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, and Grand Valley Police on the GVSU campusWho covers Allendale, not a list of who was sent.
- Source
- The Ottawa County Sheriff's public incident data (posted about a day later)
Police calls show the block or intersection, never a house number or anything about the people involved.