Hancock County Sheriff’s Office March Activity Report

(From Hancock County Sheriff Michael Cortez)

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has released its March 2026 activity report.

This report reflects the continued dedication of our deputies, corrections officers, dispatchers, and professional staff who work each day to serve and protect the residents of Hancock County. From every aspect of the Sheriff’s Office operations and supporting the safety of our communities, our team remains committed to professional, accountable, and dependable public service.

We are proud to share this information with the community as part of our commitment to transparency and public trust. We invite you to review the March 2026 activity and see the work being done each day on behalf of Hancock County.

Thank you for your continued support of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Michael Cortez

 

Below is a summary of our key activities and accomplishments for March 2026.

 

Operational Statistics – March 2026

Total Incidents Closed: 2,498

. Criminal Investigations: 108

. Traffic Stops Conducted: 285

. OVI/Reckless Operation Investigations: 20

. Traffic Crashes Investigated: 83

. Court Documents Served: 199

. Arrest Warrants Executed: 42

. Detective Bureau/METRICH Operations: Investigations and Drug Interdiction

. Policy and Procedure: Policy review completed, new policies/programs implemented

. Emergency Communications: 881 calls received through 9-1-1 services

 

Corrections Division – March 2026

. Average Daily Inmate Population: 85

. Total Book-ins: 129 (including both felony and misdemeanor classifications, male and

female)

. Internal Incidents Managed: 124

. Meals Provided: Over 7,120 (21,190 YDT)

 

Clerical/Records Division – March 2026

. Background Checks: 49 (127 YTD)

. Records Requests: 100 (219 YTD)

. Reports Processed: 26 (153 YTD)

. Expungements/Sealed: 10 (16 YTD)