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Civil matter in Spring Lake – Aug 27, 2026

Civil matter reported in the 17300 block of Oak St in Spring Lake.

Reported: Aug 27, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026, 11:14 AM
Status: Not tracked live. This call comes from a log that's published after the fact.

What dispatch noted

Child custody issue phone call only

The dispatcher's own note, with dispatch shorthand spelled out. Names and street numbers are removed.

5:48 PMCivil matter reported.
Oct 6, 11:14 AMListed in the Ottawa County Sheriff's public incident data, which is posted about a day later.

Location: 17300 block of Oak St
Spring Lake & Spring Lake Twp, Ottawa County, MI

Call type, responders and source

Call type: Civil matter

What "civil matter" means

A dispute that isn't a crime, such as a disagreement over property, money or child custody. Police can keep the peace but can't decide who is right. All call types
Responding: Ottawa County Sheriff
Local agencies: Fire and rescue: Spring Lake Fire DepartmentPolice: Ottawa County Sheriff's OfficeWho covers Spring Lake, 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.