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Miller Rd couch fire contained, man arrested for parole violation

November 19, 2016 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: At approximately 00:10 A.M. on Saturday, November 19th, 2016, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to reports of a fire in the 2100 block of Miller Road. Upon arrival officers found that a couch was on fire in the basement. The residence sustained heavy smoke damage but the fire did not extend past the basement. The cause of the fire is unknown and currently under investigation. There were no injuries.

While extinguishing the fire, officers located drugs, packaging materials, and scales. A 25 year old Kalamazoo man was arrested for parole violation. Additional drug charges will be sought once the investigation is completed.

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. Lance Handlogten

Date: November 19th, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Drugs, Fire, Miller Rd

Officers seize drugs, arrest three suspects in 500 block of Florence St

January 8, 2016 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On January 7th, investigators from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team and officers from the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT Team executed two search warrants and three arrest warrants in the 500 block of Florence St. KVET investigators had conducted a two month long investigation into the area in response to countless citizen complaints of drug trafficking and violence in the area. During this investigation, several suspects were identified and arrest warrants were obtained for them.

During a search of these locations, investigators located crack cocaine packaged for sale, a large amount of marijuana, ammunition, evidence of discharging firearms and additional items used in the packaging and distribution of narcotics. While at these locations, investigators were able to locate and arrest three suspects on felony drug warrants. A 41 year old female was arrested on a warrant for Delivery and Manufacturing of Crack Cocaine. A 21 year old male and a 25 year old male were also arrested for Delivery and Manufacturing of Crack Cocaine. All suspects are Kalamazoo residents and were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail. The City of Kalamazoo Housing Department also responded to the scene and condemned both locations due to hazardous conditions.

KVET investigators will continue to address drug activity in the area and will continue to search for additional suspects.

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: 1/8/2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. David Boysen, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Arrest, Drugs, Florence St, KVET

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