Kalamazoo, MI: During the afternoon hours of February 10, 2017, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers was investigating a hand to hand drug sale witnessed by officers. The investigation led to the 100 block of E Clay where officers attempted contact with the residents. While at the house, officers gained probable cause to draft and execute a search warrant. On February 10, 2017 at approximately 1400 hours the signed search warrant was served.

A total of four occupants were found inside the residence. Upon completion of the search warrant, multiple items of contraband were located. Suspected crack cocaine and packaging materials, marijuana, and a stolen firearm were recovered from the residence.

Two females were arrested: The first is a 52 year old resident of Kalamazoo. She was arrested on drug possession charges. The second was a 32 year old resident of Kalamazoo. She was arrested on frequenting a drug house and multiple warrants. The investigation is still ongoing at this time.

Anyone having 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: Sgt. Kenneth Skibbe

Date: February 10, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139