Theft/Property — Lansing, MI — reported 2026-07-11

SUMMARY

Ionia County prosecutors announced they will not pursue charges against Clinton County Sheriff Sean Dush under Michigan's Safe Firearm Storage Law.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Theft/Property
  • Location: Lansing, MI
  • Date reported: 2026-07-11
  • Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

  • A pistol registered to Clinton County Sheriff Sean Dush was found by the Lansing Police Department in a minor's possession on May 30.
  • The minor initially stated that he received the pistol from a friend named 'Jose' for protection, but later recanted his statement and named another individual.
  • Dush claimed he did not know his firearm was stolen and that he routinely locks his vehicle.
  • There is no DNA evidence or fingerprint evidence linking a minor to the theft of Dush's pistol.
  • The Ionia County Prosecutor's Office found insufficient facts to pursue charges against Dush under Michigan's Safe Firearm Storage Law.