Traffic stop leads to discovery of stolen property and search warrant

August 16, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On August 15th, 2017 in the early morning hours, officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were acting on information from a Silent Observer Tip regarding suspicious activities in the 2800 Block of Amherst in the Oakwood Neighborhood. As a result, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the address and located stolen property. The passenger in the vehicle was arrested on an outstanding warrant and the driver was identified as the resident from the original Silent Observer Tip.

Based on evidence discovered during the traffic stop, officers were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence. Officers executed the search warrant at the residence and found numerous stolen items, drug paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine.

Although no arrests have been made in this case, charges will be sought against two individuals; one for possession of methamphetamine and the other for larceny from a vehicle and receiving and concealing stolen property.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety and Silent Observer strongly encourage the reporting of criminal activity. As demonstrated in this case, a citizen’s tip reporting one type of activity can unveil other unreported crimes.

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: August 15th, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Firearm Located During Foot Patrol

April 24, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: On April 23, 2017, at approximately 12:45 AM, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were conducting a Directed Patrol in the 2900-block of W Michigan Ave due to repeated complaints of crowds and illegal activity in the parking lot. While officers were walking through the lot an officer detected the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle and made contact with the male in the driver’s seat.

At the same time a second officer was speaking with one of the passengers and noticed a marijuana joint stuck behind his ear. The passenger was asked to step out of the vehicle while officers gathered additional information. During this time officers noticed the subject’s very suspicious behavior, as he continuously attempted to turn his body away from officers. While speaking with the subject, an officer noticed the grip of a gun sticking out of his pocket. The subject was immediately taken into custody. The handgun was reported stolen out of Kalamazoo Township.

A 20-year-old male was found to be in possession of a stolen .22 semi-auto pistol. KDPS will be seeking charges for Possession of a Stolen Firearm, CCW, Felony Firearm, Possession of Marijuana, and MIP. The suspect was lodged at the Kalamazoo Co Jail.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident, or other criminal activity, is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100, www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com

By authority of: Sgt. Kristie Hofer
Date: April 23, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Vic Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division 337-8139

Investigation leads to stolen property and drugs

October 3, 2016 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: Sunday, October 02, 2016 at approximately 2:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to an area hotel regarding a subject that had not checked out on time. The caller stated that the subject was supposed to check out at 11:00 a.m. and was not responding to knocks at the door, further that he could be seen lying on the bed. Upon arrival Officers observed the subject lying on the bed and got no response. They entered to check his welfare and he was found to be sleeping, extremely hard. In plain view the officers saw methamphetamine and marijuana. The subject was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Marijuana with the intent to deliver. A search warrant was conducted and stolen property from several home invasions was recovered.

Kalamazoo Public Safety reminds you to report suspicious activity at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Gretchen Mayo

Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Tips lead to drug arrest and recovery of stolen property

May 16, 2016 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday, May 16, 2016 at approximately 08:30am, Kalamazoo Public Safety received two tips regarding illegal drug sales occurring from a vehicle in the 3600 block of E Cork. Officers responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle parked in a parking lot of a local business. The vehicle’s passenger, a 27 year-old Kalamazoo resident, was found to have several warrants for her arrest. The suspect attempted to resist, but was taken into custody by officers.

Further investigation found multiple components used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine inside the vehicle. Additionally, over $500 worth of stolen merchandise from several stores in both Kalamazoo County and Allegan County was located. The suspect was arrested on multiple charges to include Operating and Maintaining a Meth Lab, Resisting and Obstructing Arrest, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property. The suspect was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Anyone with further information on this investigation is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100, or use the web at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority: Lt David Thomas

Date: May 16, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Criminal Investigation Division, Captain Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139