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Loy Norrix High School Fight

October 19, 2017 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On Thursday, October 19th, 2017 at approximately 11:38 a.m., an officer assigned to Loy Norrix High School reported multiple fights in the cafeteria. A total of twenty officers from Kalamazoo Public Safety and Portage Public Safety responded to assist in quelling the disturbance which had spread to other locations in the school. The students fighting failed to adhere to the officer’s orders to stop, resulting in a deployment of pepper spray. One student reported that a gun was seen however this claim has been unsubstantiated. One student was arrested for fighting. LIFE EMS was on scene and treated subjects exposed to the pepper spray. Officers are working with KPS staff to identify students involved and determine the appropriate charges. Public Safety officers will remain on the campus until the end of the school day.

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. Matt Huber

Date: October 19th, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Fight, Loy Norrix High School

Search Warrant Uncovers Gambling and Drug Activity

October 6, 2016 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: On October 6, 2016 the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety went to the area of Krom and Clay Street on a call of a fight in progress.  Upon arrival, officers noticed subjects that were involved in the fight enter a house in the 1300 block of Krom Street.  When officers went to knock on the door to investigate the fight, there was no answer.  Officers observed telltale signs of drug activity at the residence.

Public Safety Officers obtained a search warrant and served it at approximately 3 P.M. this afternoon.  Seven subjects were found inside of the residence.  Obvious signs of gambling to include a casino style dice table were found in the living room of the residence.  A large amount of Marijuana, gambling equipment, and gambling proceeds were seized in the service of the search warrant.

At the completion of the search warrant seven Kalamazoo residents were arrested on various charges.

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:  October 6, 2016
Address:  150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact:  Captain Vernon Coakley, Operations Division, 337-8142

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Clay St, Fight, Gambling, Krom St, Marijuana

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