Commissioner Censured Over Juvenile Police Report | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Clinton County Commissioner Brian Hurtekant faced a four-to-three censure vote after posting an unredacted police report online that exposed details about a juvenile in a sheriff’s missing handgun case. The report, shared from his personal account, triggered legal threats and scrutiny over his use of his official title to request info. Hurtekant claimed ignorance of the juvenile’s identity and denied intent to harm. The investigation ultimately cleared Sheriff Dush, finding the gun was properly registered and in use — but the fallout underscores the delicate balance between public records and…