Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO)

Force in Play

Muir became sheriff Oct. 9, 2026; Jason Kelley serves as undersheriff

Bryan Muir became Kent County's sheriff on Oct. 9, filling the term Michelle LaJoye-Young left when she retired after 37 years with the department. County officials picked Muir, then undersheriff, unanimously in August.

Updated Yesterday

Force in Play

Lead agency for KANET and publisher of seizure announcements

Kent County's narcotics enforcement team says it pulled 11 pounds of cocaine and $53,000 in cash from two search warrants in the City of Wyoming. The haul capped a months-long investigation by the Kent Area Narcotics Enforcement Team (KANET).

Updated Sep 18

Money Moves

Proposing the millage renewal and increase

Kent County voters will decide in November whether to renew and increase the 36-year-old property tax that funds the county jail. The sheriff's office is asking for a 20-year extension at 0.98 mills, up from the current 0.7332 mills. For a home with $100,000 in taxable value, that adds about $24.68 per year, for a total of roughly $98.

Updated Sep 3

Money Moves

Advocating for Corrections and Detention Millage increase

Kent County's board approved a $696.6 million balanced budget for fiscal year 2027, lifting the General Fund 4.2 percent to $265.53 million without raising the property tax rate. Public safety gets the largest share, $143.5 million, including 42 new Sheriff's Office vehicles.

Updated Sep 3