Gogebic County Booking Records
Gogebic County recent bookings are processed at the county jail in Bessemer, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The sheriff's office runs the jail and posts booking data online, including mugshots, charges, and bond amounts. You can search for recent arrests on the county jail page or through VINELink. The office stays open around the clock. If you need a copy of a booking record or arrest report, the sheriff handles FOIA requests by mail. This page covers how to look up recent bookings and get records from Gogebic County.
Gogebic County Overview
Gogebic County Jail Information
The Gogebic County Jail sits at 100 West Iron Street in Bessemer. Sheriff Jorge H. Cruz leads the office, and Sgt Trevor Jackovich serves as Jail Administrator. The facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call (906) 667-0203 to ask about recent bookings or send a fax to (906) 663-4090. The email address for general questions is jkangas@gogebic.org.
Gogebic County is one of the more remote counties in Michigan. It sits along the Wisconsin border in the western Upper Peninsula. The population is small, around 14,000 people. The jail sees lower booking volumes compared to downstate counties, but the same rules apply. Every person arrested in the county goes through this facility. Booking records are created for each arrest and become part of the public record under Michigan law.
The Gogebic County Jail page lists current inmates and booking details for the county.
This page gives you access to the current inmate list along with charges, bond info, and mugshots when available.
| Facility | Gogebic County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W. Iron Street, Bessemer, MI 49911 |
| Phone | (906) 667-0203 |
| Fax | (906) 663-4090 |
| jkangas@gogebic.org |
How to Look Up Gogebic County Bookings
The Gogebic County Jail website is the best place to search for recent bookings. You can search by first name, last name, or booking number. Results show the mugshot, booking date, charges, bond amount, and anticipated release date. This is the most current source for who is in custody right now.
Video visitation is available through Video Connect Anywhere. This service lets family members schedule remote visits with inmates at the Gogebic County Jail. It is not a search tool, but it can confirm if someone is currently in the facility since you need an active inmate to book a visit.
For statewide searches, the VINELink system covers Gogebic County. You can search by name and sign up for release notifications. The ICHAT criminal history tool costs $10 and shows felony convictions from all Michigan counties. And the MDOC OTIS system tracks state prison inmates if someone was transferred out of the county jail. Under MCL 15.231, booking records are public documents that anyone can request.
Note: Gogebic County's small population means the jail roster is shorter than downstate counties, but the search process works the same way.
Records Requests in Gogebic County
FOIA requests for Gogebic County booking records go to the sheriff's office at 100 W. Iron St., Bessemer, MI 49911. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 requires the office to respond within 5 business days. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, mugshots, and other jail records. Mugshots are confirmed public records in Michigan based on the Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff ruling.
When you file your request, include the full name of the person, the date range, and what records you want. Be specific. The sheriff can charge fees for copies and search time. Standard rates are about $0.10 per page. Labor costs may apply if the search takes a lot of time. Under MCL 15.243, the sheriff can withhold records that would put jail security at risk or reveal investigation methods. But basic booking info is almost always released.
Statewide Booking Resources
Michigan's Statewide Records Management System connects law enforcement and jail facilities across the state. The Michigan State Police manage this system from Lansing. It has over 35 modules for sharing data between agencies. While it is not a public search portal, the records in SRMS may be obtainable through a FOIA request to the right agency.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free and lets you search by name, county, or zip code. If someone booked in Gogebic County was convicted of a sex offense, their registration details will appear here. The registry includes photos, addresses, offense descriptions, and tier classifications. The Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center in Lansing can be reached at (517) 284-6057 for questions about statewide criminal records.
Cities in Gogebic County
Gogebic County includes the cities of Bessemer, Ironwood, and Wakefield. None meet the population threshold for their own page. All arrests in these communities go through the Gogebic County Jail in Bessemer.
Nearby Counties
Gogebic County is in the far western Upper Peninsula. These are the neighboring Michigan counties. The Wisconsin border is also nearby.