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Officers seize stolen firearm and crack cocaine in the 600 block of Florence St

February 2, 2018 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On February 1st, investigators from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team and officers from the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT Team executed a search warrant in the 600 block of Florence St. This warrant was in reference to countless citizen complaints of drug dealing and firearm related violence in the area.

During this incident, officers located two suspects standing in front of the residence. Both suspects attempted to flee the scene on foot but were quickly apprehended. One of the suspects was observed throwing a loaded firearm and was found to be in possession of a dealer amount of Crack Cocaine. The firearm was recovered and found to have been recently stolen from a house in the County of Kalamazoo. Upon entering the residence, officers located four additional suspects inside. A 24 year old Kalamazoo man was arrested on two outstanding arrest warrants, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felony Firearms, Possession With Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine, Resisting Arrest and Frequenting a Drug House. Three of the four suspects located inside were also arrested on outstanding warrants.

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: 2/2/2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Brad Misner, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880

Officers arrest wanted felon, recover stolen handgun and narcotics

September 21, 2017 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 20, 2017, investigators from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, along with officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Operations Division, conducted an operation on the east side of Kalamazoo in reference to recent gun violence in that area. During this operation, undercover investigators and uniformed officers were utilized.

While in the area, officers observed a wanted felon conduct a drug transaction. The suspect had a 5 count felony warrant for his arrest. The arrest warrant was in reference to a recent shooting that happened in that same area. Surveillance was conducted on the suspect and officers arrested him as he was exiting a local liquor store. During a search of the suspect and his vehicle, officers located a loaded handgun, additional ammunition, heroin, crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and marijuana. The handgun was reported stolen to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department in 2016.

The 21 year old Kalamazoo man was arrested on his outstanding felony warrant. Charges will also be submitted for Felony Firearms, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Stolen Handgun, Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamines, Delivery of Heroin, and Possession of Marijuana.

Investigators made contact with several citizens in the neighborhood in reference to the action taken during this investigation. Many of the citizens contacted expressed their appreciation to the officers for addressing this issue. KVET investigators will continue to actively search for additional suspects related to the recent gun violence.

By authority of: Sergeant Matt Schemenauer

Date: 9/20/2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. David Boysen, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880

Shots Fired Call Leads to Search Warrant

September 19, 2017 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 18th, 2017 at approximately 10:30am, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the 1300 Block of N Church St in reference to a “shots fired” call. The initial call was received from a concerned citizen in the area whom provided limited suspect information. Nonetheless, officers made contact with a 38 year old Kalamazoo resident, whom matched the description of the possible shooter. Throughout the course of the investigation, officers located a firearm and a small quantity of marijuana inside a residence, which was in very close proximity to the initial shots fired call. Based on this information, officers were able to attain a search warrant which was executed at the residence. A subsequent search yielded a large quantity of marijuana and evidence of marijuana distributing.

Several charges will be sought against the Kalamazoo resident.

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. David Moran

Date: September 18th, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Traffic stop leads to search warrant after drugs and weapons seized

August 24, 2017 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On August 23, 2017, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) officers, in response to numerous drug/weapons related tips provided by citizens in the 1300 block of James St, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Egleston Ave and James St. Officers had contact with the occupants and arrested a passenger of the vehicle on an outstanding felony warrant. The subject, a 22 year old Kalamazoo resident, resisted arrest and suspected methamphetamine was located on his person. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded, 9mm handgun. A second occupant of the vehicle, a 44 year old resident of Kalamazoo, was arrested for CCW and felon in possession of a firearm.

Following the traffic stop, officers conducted a surveillance operation in the 1300 block of James St while a drug search warrant was drafted. The search warrant was ultimately signed and executed. Officers located six adults and one child inside the residence including two males with outstanding warrants for felony drug and weapons violations. A search of the residence revealed heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana.

One suspect, a 38 year old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail for possession of heroin, possession of marijuana and maintaining a drug house. Another suspect, a 31 year old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and maintaining a drug house. Kalamazoo Public Safety officers will be submitting drug related charges on the additional suspects in the case.

Kalamazoo Public Safety officers were assisted with the gracious and vigilant support from citizens. This incident was investigated and solved rapidly with their immense and appreciated help. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is fully committed in ridding the streets of dangerous criminals who affect the quality of life in the neighborhoods. This is a shining example of a community based partnership to aid in the goals of keeping the streets of Kalamazoo safe for all who live in our great City.

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. Justin Wonders

Date: August 24, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Drugs and handguns seized from residence in 1400 block of Princeton

June 13, 2017 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On June 13th, investigators from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, along with officers from the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT Team, executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of Princeton Ave. This warrant was in reference to citizen complaints of high levels of drug activity and violence in the area, which were affecting the quality of life in the neighborhood.

Upon arriving at the residence, two adult suspects were located inside. Three additional subjects were detained outside of the residence. During a search of the home and vehicles, investigators located over 35 grams of suspected Fentanyl (over 350 user doses), one ounce of Crystal Methamphetamine, over a pound of Marijuana, two loaded handguns and evidence of drug distribution. One of the handguns located was stolen from Cheboygan, MI. A third suspect was located at a different location.

A 29 year old Benton Harbor man was arrested for Possession With Intent to Deliver Fentanyl, Possession With Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felony Firearms and three outstanding warrants. A 28 year old Kalamazoo man was arrested for Possession With Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine and three outstanding warrants. A third suspect was not arrested but will be charged with Possession With Intent to Deliver Marijuana and Maintaining a Drug House, at a later date. All charges will be forwarded to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

This investigation was assisted by the numerous citizen tips and complaints made in reference to this neighborhood nuisance. Investigators made contact with several citizens in the neighborhood in reference to the action taken during this investigation. All citizens contacted were thankful and appreciative that the problem house was addressed.

By authority of: Sergeant Matt Schemenauer

Date: 6/13/2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. David Boysen, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880

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