Date: 08/12/21

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Executive Lieutenant Matthew Schemenauer, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880


Kalamazoo, MI: On August 11th, Investigators with the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) executed three search warrants at the 700 block of East Vine Street, Kalamazoo, the 2500 block of Hazel Avenue, Kalamazoo, and the 35000 block of County Road 358 of Paw Paw, with the assistance of the Kalamazoo Crime Reduction Team (CRT), Kalamazoo SWAT Team, and the Van Buren County Narcotics Unit. These warrants were in reference to a methamphetamine distribution, illegal firearms, and stolen vehicle investigation. KVET investigators were able to identify the suspects and learned that they were distributing methamphetamine to subjects within the Kalamazoo area as well as possessing illegal firearms, stealing vehicles, and selling stolen vehicle parts. The primary suspect was also a wanted parole absconder from Michigan Department of Corrections.

While executing these search warrants and the arrest of the primary suspect of this investigation, the individual attempted to flee from KVET Investigators on a motorcycle and crashed into a police vehicle. The suspect then resisted officers while reaching for a loaded firearm in his possession. Investigators were able to take him into custody without serious injury to the suspect or officers.

During a search of the homes, properties, and involved subjects, Investigators located crystal methamphetamine, controlled substance pills packaged for illegal sale, drug distribution packaging materials, six semi-auto pistols, an AR style rifle, numerous magazines and ammo, multiple stolen vehicles and dismantled vehicle parts, and approximately four thousand dollars of suspected drug proceeds. Charges will be submitted on seven suspects contacted during the search warrants for charges such as Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Felony Firearm, Possession of Stolen Firearms, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Stolen Vehicles, Fleeing and Eluding, and Resisting and Obstructing Police. The seven suspects were identified as Kalamazoo and Paw Paw area residents ranging from twenty years old to sixty-two years old.

The Kalamazoo area has experienced an increase in vehicle thefts, methamphetamine use/trafficking, and firearms violence this summer. KVET would like to thank the citizens who submitted tips and gave information related to this incident.

Anyone with information regarding illegal drugs or firearms activity is urged to contact KVET at 269-337-8880, or report an anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

By authority of: Sergeant Justin Wolbrink

On July 18, 2021 at 6:44 a.m., KDPS officers responded to a residence in the 1000-block of S Rose St on a report of a shooting. Minutes later, a 21-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The suspect, a 25-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was located a short time later and taken into custody. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder.

The victim is currently hospitalized in critical condition.

Anyone having information regarding this incident of gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Chuck Mason

Date: Sunday, July 18, 2021

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On 7-17-2021 at approximately 08:30am Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 4300blk of S. Westnedge at Discount Tire after employees had located a suspicious suitcase that had a wire sticking out of it behind the business. Upon inspecting the bag, a suspicious object inside with wires sticking out of it was observed. The Kalamazoo Public Safety Bomb Squad responded and determined the object was not an explosive and not a danger to the public.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Operations Division at (269) 337-8150 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.


By authority of: Sgt. Doug Hubbell

Date: 7-17-2021

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Matt Elzinga, 337-8367

Kalamazoo, Michigan: On Friday, May 21, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were sent to the area of Church/Paterson regarding a large party and crowd of people.

Public Safety Officers addressed a crowd upwards of 600 people and over 100 cars gridlocking area streets. Several fights broke out during the course of the unapproved party as well as several shots fired calls. Three firearms were recovered, two of the firearms had fallen out into the street after fights. Also recovered were random loaded magazines and live ammunition scattered throughout the streets.

For more than 7 hours, officers were solely addressing issues associated with the large crowd and party.

An 18-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon as well as other charges. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.


Authority:
Lt. Gretchen Mayo

Date: May 21, 2021

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On April 29, 2021 at approximately 1:50 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1300 block of N. Rose for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers located a 17-year-old Kalamazoo man, suffering from numerous gun-shot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital and although expected to survive the incident, suffered severe trauma.

Detectives initiated an investigation and were able to determine the suspect to be, Dondrell Lavance Servant, a 20-year-old Oshtemo man. Members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team and Crime Reduction Team combined efforts and were able to arrest Servant, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in the city of Kalamazoo. Shortly after the arrest, detectives with KDPS executed two search warrants at separate apartment complexes in relation to the shooting incident.

Servant is currently lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail and being held on a $300,000 cash surety bond. Servant was arraigned on charges for Assault with Intent to Murder, Felony Firearm, and Carrying a Concealed Weapon.

Anyone with any more information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8139, or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Captain Craig Habel

Date: May 6, 2021

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139