Three suspects arrested after reports of shots fired on Ada St

February 8, 2018 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, February 07, 2018 at approximately 3:15PM, Officers respond to reports of people shooting at each other near the intersection of Ada St. and Woodbury St. Upon arrival, all parties were gone. An investigation revealed minimal information; however an officer remained in the area and observed from afar. At approximately 4:00PM, this officer observed an arm of a person extend with a gun in hand from a white colored van traveling on Ada St. There were multiple shots fired.

A traffic stop was attempted and the vehicle fled. A pursuit ensued that ended in the dead in of Poplar Place on the south end of Kalamazoo. One person ran from the vehicle and attempted to ditch a handgun in a nearby trash dumpster. Another person ran from the vehicle that maintained possession of another handgun. A third person remained in the vehicle.

The suspects, a 30 year old male, 25 year old male and 19 year old female are all Kalamazoo residents. They were all taken into custody. No assault victims were located. The suspects in this incident are charged with multiple weapons and driving offenses. All suspects were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

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: Lt. David Thomas

Date: February 7, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Investigators shut down Ada St drug house

January 20, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On January 20th, investigators from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, Community Policing Unit and officers from the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT Team executed a search warrant in the 600 block of Ada St. This warrant was in response to countless citizen complaints of drug trafficking and violence occurring at that residence. KVET investigators learned that up to 5 different narcotics traffickers were involved with distributing crack cocaine from that residence.

While officers were approaching the front door of the residence, four suspects attempted to flee through the back door. Fortunately, officers were already waiting at the back door and quickly took them into custody. An additional 6 suspects were located inside the residence by the SWAT team. Upon entering the residence, officers noticed that there was very little furniture or food in the residence. This house was strictly used for the distribution and use of narcotics. During a search of the residence, investigators located over 40 grams of crack cocaine, a large amount of marijuana, several types of ammunition, items used in the manufacturing and packaging of crack cocaine, and a large amount of US currency. Due to the evidence located, a 25 year old male was arrested for Delivery and Manufacturing of Crack Cocaine, Felon in Possession of Ammunition and Maintaining a Drug House. A 20 year old male was arrested for Delivery and Manufacturing of Crack Cocaine, Resisting Arrest and Frequenting a Drug House. A 22 year old male was also arrested for Delivery and Manufacturing of Crack Cocaine, Resisting Arrest, and Frequenting a Drug House. Additionally two other subjects were arrested for outstanding warrants. A 15 year old suspect was also found to be reported as a missing person /runaway and turned over to the Department of Human Services. All suspects are Kalamazoo residents and were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail. All charges were forwarded to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors Office for review.

The City of Kalamazoo Housing Department was also contacted in reference to the hazardous conditions inside the residence.

Officers spoke with several citizens in the area whom expressed their gratitude for shutting down this drug establishment. KVET investigators will continue to address drug activity in the area and will continue to search for additional suspects 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 Matt Schemenauer

Date: 1/20/2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. David Boysen, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880

Stolen firearm recovered from vehicle

December 28, 2016 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday December 25, 2016, at about 2:44 am, a Kalamazoo Safety Officer was addressing quality of life issues including crowds and reckless driving in the area of N. Westnedge Avenue and Ada Street. The officer sought to stop a white Impala for a registration and moving violation. Instead of stopping, the Impala fled at a high rate of speed through a residential area. A short time later, the officer located the vehicle unoccupied. However, the officer discovered a stolen handgun in the Impala and paperwork identifying the lessee.

A sergeant responded to assist and located three subjects walking away from the area. One subject was identified as the lessee who admitted to being the driver. The driver was arrested for a variety of charges including CCW-Auto, Fleeing and Eluding, DWLS, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. One passenger was arrested for Probation Violation and another for an outstanding warrant.

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: Lt. Diaz

Date: December 25, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139