Sheriff Cleared After Gun Found With Teen | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

A Michigan sheriff is cleared of firearm storage violations after a stolen gun ended up with a teen—because he didn’t know it was stolen. The gun was found in the teen’s possession, traced to the sheriff’s vehicle, and the special prosecutor ruled that since the minor accessed the gun illegally, the safe storage law didn’t apply. Dush claimed he didn’t realize the gun was missing, pointing to loose change in his driveway as a clue. His attorney hinted at political motives behind the review. The case was handled by a special prosecutor due to a local conflict of interest, and ultimately, no…