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Alpena County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Alpena
- Population
- 28,907
- Area
- 1,695 sq mi
- Founded
- 1840
- Cities and towns
- 4
Alpena County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Alpena County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Alpena County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Alpena County is provided by Alpena County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments. The Alpena City Police Department serves the city of Alpena, handling local law enforcement duties and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on larger investigations.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Alpena County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 320 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707, provides primary law enforcement services throughout unincorporated areas of Alpena County and operates Alpena County Jail.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Alpena County are maintained by Alpena County Sheriff's Office and the local police departments.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Alpena County are taken and retained by Alpena County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases. Residents can search for mugshots via the Sheriff's Office website or third-party services that compile public records.
The 88th District Court, also located at 720 West Chisholm Street (phone 989-354-9570), handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil matters up to $25,000, landlord-tenant disputes, small claims up to $6,500, and traffic violations.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Alpena County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
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What is on record in Alpena County
- Old mine sites
- 7
- Past producers, now closed
- 7
- Producing when recorded
- 4
- Processing plants, not workings
- 1
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Limestone, General; Silica
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 204
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit, quarry, shale pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1971 to 1986
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 12 mine sites inside the county: 7 past producers, now closed, 4 sites producing when the record was made, 1 processing plant, which is not a working; the old survey maps add 204 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Limestone, General; Silica.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. GeoWebFace shows historic mining sites as points; no agency page with underground workings outlines was found, and the OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds Michigan maps.
Michigan mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Alpena County (12 shown, 204 unnamed on the map)
- Alpena QuarryCement Rock | Producer | Surface
- Rockport QuarryLimestone, General | Past Producer | Surface
- Alpena Aggregate PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Alpena Co Pit Re Glancy IncSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Copping Pit & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Dowling PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Dubey M.C. Pit and MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Klein Pit & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Roleau Sand PitsSilica | Past Producer | Surface
- Limestone Quarry-National GypsumStone | Producer | Surface
- Alpena PlantStone, Crushed/Broken | Plant | A processing plant, not a working
- Great Lakes Stone and Lime Co.Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | Surface
Michigan abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Alpena County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 27 investigations in Alpena County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $278,875 in back wages agreed for 209 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.
- Investigations closed
- 27
- Back wages agreed
- $278,875
- Workers due back wages
- 209
- Civil money penalties
- $8,601
- Employers on the record
- 25
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan Steel, Inc. | Alpena | 3 | $94,656 | 47 |
| Red Brick Tap and Barrel LLC | Alpena | 1 | $64,408 | 22 |
| Pompeyos LLC | Alpena | 1 | $45,155 | 11 |
| Connie's Cafe LLC | Ossineke | 1 | $14,576 | 12 |
| B & J Young, Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $14,517 | 5 |
| Lindle Investments LLC | Alpena | 1 | $8,179 | 27 |
| VRC Rehabilitation, LLC. | Alpena | 1 | $7,745 | 6 |
| EJ Trucking LLC | Ossineke | 1 | $6,856 | 6 |
| Glawe, Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $5,888 | 1 |
| Rashee Lodging Inc | Alpena | 1 | $4,694 | 1 |
| TDE Enterprises, Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $3,821 | 7 |
| CWB Property Management, Inc. | Alpena | 2 | $2,979 | 10 |
| Tri-Star Hospitality LLC | Alpena | 1 | $2,537 | 31 |
| Devere Construction Company, Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $1,841 | 10 |
| Mosaica Education, Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $1,621 | 1 |
| Young Appliance Co., Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $729 | 3 |
| Tower Motel Associates, Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $727 | 9 |
| R & K Services, Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $560 | 2 |
| Quantell, Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Welch Aviation | Herron | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Best Western of Alpena | Alpena | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational Service | Alpena | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Rachee Lodging INC | Alpena | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Freedom Motors of Alpena, Inc. | Alpena | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Jimmy's Hunan, LLC | Alpena | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Alpena County record, by back wages agreed; 7 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Michigan wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Alpena County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Alpena County Sheriff or a city police department in Alpena County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Alpena County, Michigan?
The Michigan criminal history record comes from the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Name search online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT); fingerprint searches only where a state or federal law, executive order or rule requires one. Fee: $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273).
How can I look up sex offenders in Alpena County, Michigan?
Search the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (Michigan State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Alpena County, Michigan?
Register with the city or township clerk or through the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes. With 15 or more days before an election you can register online, by mail or in person; within 14 days and on Election Day, only in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.
How do I look up property records in Alpena County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Alpena County are kept by the Alpena County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the city or township assessor, and tax bills come from the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Alpena County, Michigan?
Certified birth and death certificates for Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred. By mail with the signed application and a copy of ID, at the drop box in the lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, online or by phone through VitalChek, the only authorized online service provider, or in person by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $34 search fee for a standard record ($14 online processing fee); $14.00 for one copy of your own birth record if you are 65 or older.
How do I find business license records in Alpena County, Michigan?
Business entity filings are searched with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.
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