Drunk Driver Arrested After Striking Building  

Kalamazoo, MI: On, August 8^th, 2018 at 10:18P.M., officers were dispatched to the 4400 Block of Clayborne Court after citizens reported a vehicle struck several parked cars. After striking the cars, the vehicle attempted to flee the area. The suspect vehicle then proceeded into a wooded area, striking several trees. The vehicle then struck an apartment building, causing structural damage. A concerned witness rushed to the suspect vehicle and removed the keys from an open window, preventing any further damage or injuries. The suspect, a 29 year old male from Kalamazoo was found lying outside the vehicle with apparent minor injuries. He was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. He was treated at Bronson Methodist Hospital and ultimately lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail. The accident is still under investigation.

 Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Richard McCall

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Date: August 3, 2018

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

Contact: Acting Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 296-337-8139

                                      ASSAULT SUSPECT

Kalamazoo, MI:

On 8/3/18 at approximately 1640 hrs officers responded to a report of an assault in the 500 block of Trimble.   A female reported she had been walking in the area when a male subject approached her and grabbed her by the hair.   The female was able to fend off the attacker and fled the area on foot to get help.

Multiple officers responded to the area and canvassed the neighborhood attempting to gather additional suspect information.   The suspect has not been located at this time.

The suspect from this incident is described as a white male in his 20’s have reddish blond hair, thin facial hair, and tattoos on one arm. He is approximately 5’09” in height and average build.   He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and on foot in the 500 block of Trimble.

 Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Bryan Martin 12670

Date: August 6th, 2018

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Acting Captain Habel, 337-8120

Search Warrant 600 Egleston

Kalamazoo, MI: On August 6th, 2018 at about 2:30A.M. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers executed a search warrant in the 600 block of Egleston. The search warrant came as a result of multiple tips received by the department followed by several investigations generated by officers working the area. Upon executing the search warrant, the small apartment was found to be occupied by 10 people, 4 of which were arrested on outstanding warrants. During a search of the home, multiple bags of suspected methamphetamine, packaging material and drug paraphernalia was recovered. Charges are being requested on multiple occupants of the home including methamphetamine possession, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, frequenting and maintaining a drug house and obstructing police.

Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

By authority of: Lt VanderKlok

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