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Civil matter in Zeeland – Jan 21, 2026

Civil matter reported in the 300 block of W Washington Ave in Zeeland.

Reported: Jan 21, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated: Oct 1, 2026, 2:16 PM
Status: Not tracked live. This call comes from a log that's published after the fact.

What dispatch noted

Civil for phone call to start

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

6:53 PMCivil matter reported.
Oct 1, 2:16 PMListed in the Ottawa County Sheriff's public incident data, which is posted about a day later.

Location: 300 block of W Washington Ave
Zeeland & Zeeland 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: City of Zeeland PD
Local agencies: Fire and rescue: Zeeland's city and township fire departmentsPolice: Zeeland Police Department in the city and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office in the townshipWho covers Zeeland, 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.