Suspect Arrested with Firearm After Traffic Stop

May 2, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

On May 1, 2017, around 10:34pm, a Kalamazoo Public Safety Sergeant was on patrol in the area of Cobb Ave and Lulu St in response to recent reports of shots fired in the area. The Sergeant recognized a vehicle driving in the area to be involved in criminal activity. The Sergeant performed a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the driver on 2 outstanding warrants. A search of the vehicle yielded a .32 caliber revolver, methamphetamine and marijuana.

The 41 year old female suspect was arrested on her outstanding warrants. Charges are being sought for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, felony firearm, obstruction by disguise and driving on a suspended license.

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

Authority: Lt Anthony Morgan

Date: May 1, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Traffic stop leads to drug dealer’s arrest

October 21, 2016 by Spencer Bridges

On October 20th 2016 at about 1930 hours, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer Brett Bylsma conducted a traffic stop in the area of Cobb and Mabel. During this stop a 49 year old resident of Plainwell was contacted and found to be in possession of crack cocaine. After this traffic stop Officer Bylsma continued his investigation into this matter and was able to determine who supplied the crack cocaine to the initial suspect.

The crack cocaine dealer, a 27 year old resident of Kalamazoo was contacted a short time later and arrested in the 1100 block of Douglas. The suspect was found to be in possession of a digital scale and an additional quantity of crack cocaine (pictured below).

This subject is currently being held at the Kalamazoo County Jail awaiting arraignment.

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

Authority: Sgt. Charles Treppa

Date: October 21st 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

Officers arrest armed robbery suspect, recover stolen phone

May 17, 2016 by Spencer Bridges

On May 17, 2016 around 6:30a.m, Kalamazoo Public Safety was dispatched to Glassmasters, located at 831 Cobb for an armed robbery investigation. The victim, who is an employee of Glassmasters, told officers he was standing in the business parking lot when he was approached by two males and robbed at gun point. After assaulting the victim, the suspects stole his cell phone and wireless headset. According to a witness the suspects fled the area in a vehicle. The victim was taken to Bronson Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

Public Safety officers conducted a diligent investigation that led them to the 1500blk of North Church St. Officers were able to identify a suspect and recover the stolen phone. A 17 year old male was arrested for armed robbery and receiving and concealing stolen property. The investigation into the identity of the second suspect is on-going. At this time the victim has been released from the hospital and his stolen cell phone has been returned to him.

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

Authority: Lt Anthony Morgan

Date: May 17, ,2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139