Carmel, IN – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of retired Sergeant Michael Lynn Sanders, 83, of Carmel, who passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
According to the department’s announcement, Sgt. Sanders served the community with distinction before retiring from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The agency shared a tribute photo Wednesday, honoring his years of service and dedication to law enforcement across the county.
Sgt. Sanders was born on October 19, 1942, in Lebanon, Indiana, and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1960. He went on to earn a degree in criminal justice from Indiana University before joining the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, where he worked for several decades and rose to the rank of sergeant.
The department described him as a respected leader and mentor who supported younger deputies and was known for his steady professionalism. “His commitment to Hamilton County will be remembered by all who served alongside him,” the statement read.
Funeral arrangements and memorial service details have not yet been released.
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