Otsego County Jail Inmates, Arrests and Mugshots

Visitation Hours

The hours for visitation are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 am to 9:30 pm. Each inmate may have one hour long visit or two 30 minutes visits per week. Visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. A photo ID is required for all visitors over the age of 16. Visitors must obey prison rules. This consists of wearing proper attire and refraining from any behavior that might be considered abusive, assaulting, or profane.

Additional Jail Information

Indigent inmates are allowed several garments including 3 bras, 3 pairs of socks, 3 pairs of underwear, and 3 t-shirts. The Otsego County Jail makes several programs available to offenders while they are incarcerated. These programs include AA/NA meetings, community service, GED services, group counseling, religious counseling, and the trustee program.

Jail Administrator
Brian E. Webber

Phone
(989)732-3555, ext. 2792

Otsego County Sheriff Information

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office operates and maintains its own jail for pretrial detainees and sentenced offenders. The Sheriff’s Office operates on a budget of $1.8 million per year and has a staff of 27 personnel. The Sheriff’s Office strives to provide a safe environment for staff, visitors and inmates.

Sheriff
Matthew Nowicki

Phone
(989)732-3555, ext. 2781

Sheriff’s Office Address
124 S Court Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735

Undersheriff
Matthew Muladore

Otsego County was founded in 1840. Both the largest city and county seat is Gaylord. According to 2020 U.S. Census data, the population was 25,091. The total area of the county is 526 square miles with 514 miles being occupied by land.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Otsego County violent crime is 15.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Otsego County property crime is 57.7. (The US average is 35.4)

Otsego County Public Records Information

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) permits all individuals (except those who are incarcerated) access to government records; this includes information on the affairs of the public agencies and government employees. Requests may be made using the FOIA form, an alternative form of writing, or through verbal request. The request must contain adequate information so the County is able to locate the appropriate records. Written requests can be submitted in-person or through the mail to the administrative office. Requests may also be faxed or emailed to the County Office.

FOIA Coordinator
County Administrator’s Office
Otsego County Building
225 W. Main
Gaylord, MI 49735

Fax
(989) 731-7529