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Kalamazoo, MI: On March 6th, 2013 KVET officers from the Community Outreach Problem Solving Division, attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 3000 block of S Westnedge on a wanted subject. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the driver fled from officers by driving in reverse through a parking lot at a high rate of speed. While doing so, the driver collided with another unmarked police vehicle that was pulling into the same parking lot. The fleeing suspect then also rammed the cruiser that originally initiated the traffic stop before the driver gave up and was placed under arrest.
While being placed under arrest, a large quantity of powder cocaine and crack cocaine was located on his person as well as a large sum of U.S. currency in his vehicle. The recovered drugs have a street value of well over $6000.00. As a result of this investigation a 33yr old Kalamazoo resident was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, possession with intent to deliver crack and powder cocaine and malicious destruction of police property.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drugs or firearms activity is urged to contact C.O.P.S. at 269-337-8880, or report an anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com
By authority of: Sgt. VanderKlok
Date: March 6, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Habel C.O.P.S. Division, 269-337-8880
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Kalamazoo, MI: On January 17, 2013, KVET officers, from the Community Outreach Problem Solving Division, (C.O.P.S.), were conducting an investigation that identified a residence in the 6100 block of Francis Street as being involved in the production of methamphetamine. A search warrant was obtained for the residence and executed by the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team this morning. While the residence was being secured, components of the meth production began producing a haze in the garage area of the residence. This was quickly addressed by trained personnel who were already on scene bringing the active meth lab under control.
During a search of the residence a loaded rifle was located, along with suspected meth, ammunition, meth components and discarded meth waste. A total of 5 individuals were located inside the residence all claiming to live in the home. Of the 5 residents, a 35 year old male was arrested on 3 outstanding warrants including a warrant for possession of meth from a previous case, a 23 year old male was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth and a 37 year old male was arrested on a parole absconder warrant. Additional charges will be requested on several of the occupants including manufacturing methamphetamine, felony firearm, maintaining a drug house and possession of meth.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drugs or firearms activity is urged to contact C.O.P.S. at 269-337-8880, or report an anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com
By authority of: Sgt. VanderKlok
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Saturday, January 5, 2013, the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT Unit executed a search warrant in the 13000 block of South 42nd St. Five people, all Kalamazoo area residents, were found to be inside the house along with meth-lab components, meth-amphetamine, stolen property and a loaded shotgun.
Officers from the KDPS C.O.P.S. Division initiated the drug investigation some time ago targeting the location for making and selling illegal drugs. The home owner, a 33 year old male, and his wife, were known to be home at the time and were considered armed and dangerous. The husband and wife were both arrested on outstanding felony warrants for assault with intent to do great bodily harm (previous criminal case). Another male occupant was arrested for violating conditions of his parole, and two other occupants were briefly detained and then released.
No one was injured during this incident; there were no children in the home. The investigation regarding the home is ongoing by the COPS Division.
Anyone with information pertaining to 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: Lt. Stacey Geik
1-5-13 / 1102 hrs
Date: 1-5-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: A/C Chief Don Webster, 337-8123
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Kalamazoo, MI:
On February 2, 2012, officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, with the assistance of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s SWAT team, simultaneously executed 3 search warrants in the City of Kalamazoo.
One of the warrants was executed at a residence in the 2200 Block of South Burdick Street. Officers located and seized a quantity of crack and powder cocaine at that location.
The second warrant was executed at a business in the 1000 Block of West North Street. Officers located and seized a quantity of crack cocaine at that location.
The third warrant was executed at a residence in the 600 Block of Jefferson Place. As officers entered the basement of this residence, they encountered an aggressive, unlicensed pit-bull in the stairwell. One officer fired at the dog in self defense. The dog was struck once and retreated into the basement. Animal control officers responded and took custody of the dog. Once the scene was secure, officers searched the residence and found a large quantity of heroin, marijuana, and an unregistered handgun.
Two arrests were made stemming from these search warrants. A 38 year old Kalamazoo man was arrested and charged with intent to deliver crack and powder cocaine. The second man arrested was also a 38 year old Kalamazoo man and he was charged with possession with intent to deliver heroin, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, and weapons offenses.
The heroin seized in the 600 Block of Jefferson Place has an estimated street value of approximately $60,000. The combined value of the crack and powder cocaine has an estimated street value of approximately $7,000.
This investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information regarding this case or other 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: Acting Captain Roberto Zuniga
Date: February 3, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Roberto Zuniga, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880
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Kalamazoo, MI:
On January 18, 2012, officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team were investigating drug related tips in the 300 block of West Dutton when they observed a man behaving suspiciously. They contacted the man and upon further investigation, the officers learned that the man had a loaded 9 mm semiautomatic handgun on his person and that he was also in possession of suspected methamphetamine. The gun was determined to have been reported as stolen.
The thirty four year old Kalamazoo man was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a stolen firearm, and for carrying a concealed weapon. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.
Anyone with information regarding this case or other 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: Acting Captain Roberto Zuniga
Date: January 18, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Roberto Zuniga, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880
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Kalamazoo, MI:
Officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, acting on a citizen’s tips of reports of methamphetamine trafficking, contacted a 44 year old female Kalamazoo resident after she was seen leaving a residence in the 100 block of W. Dutton. The female suspect was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, packaged for sale, pseudoephedrine, and key components for methamphetamine manufacturing. This female was arrested on two outstanding felony warrants, one of which was for a previous meth lab investigation, and on two new charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine and Possession With Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine.
Officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team went to the location in the 100 block of W. Dutton and contacted the other resident there. This 49 year old resident was found to be wanted on a parole absconding warrant and was arrested on the warrant. Officers then obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence. During the raid an active methamphetamine lab was located along with finished methamphetamine, packaging equipment, and additional components used in the manufacturing of meth.
KVET will be presenting this case to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office, today, for both residents, requesting the charges of Operating/Maintaining a Methamphetamine Lab, Possession With Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession of Analogues, Possession of 12 Grams or more of Pseudoephedrine, and Poss. of Marijuana.
Anyone with information regarding this case or other 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: Sgt. Craig Habel
Date: 01-11-12
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Roberto Zuniga, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880
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Kalamazoo, MI:
On 12-29-2011, in response to citizen’s complaints of drug activity, Officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of Interfaith Boulevard located within the City of Kalamazoo, in reference to drug trafficking. During the raid KVET Officers located 68 baggies of crack cocaine, several bindles of heroin and 25 baggies of marijuana. All of the drugs were packaged and ready for sale.
Three suspects were arrested during the investigation. A 35 year-old female Kalamazoo resident, a 24 year-old male Kalamazoo resident, and a 22 year-old male from Detroit are all currently lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail. Charges are being sought for Possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine, Possession with intent to deliver heroin, Possession with intent to deliver marijuana, Maintaining a drug house, and Frequenting a drug house.
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: Sgt. Craig Habel
Date: 12-30-11
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Roberto Zuniga, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880
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On 12-30-2011, Officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle in the 1200 block of North Rose Street. When Officers contacted the driver he threw several baggies of suspected crack cocaine out the window of his vehicle. Officers eventually arrested the suspect on an outstanding warrant. A subsequent search of the suspect’s residence yielded additional amounts of crack cocaine, packaging equipment, and an electronic scale.
The 35 year-old Kalamazoo resident is currently lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges will be sought at the conclusion of the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this case or other 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: Sgt. Craig Habel
Date: 12-30-11
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Roberto Zuniga, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, 269-337-8880
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Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety continues to focus resources on identifying and extracting violent felons from our neighborhoods. As a result, on June 6, 2011, Kemberlyn Dwyane Trotman of Kalamazoo was sentenced to 110 months in Federal Prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. Chief United States District Judge Paul L. Maloney imposed this sentence on Trotman.
Kemberlyn Trotman was charged in an indictment for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and for Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine Base (Crack Cocaine). The charges stemmed from a September 24, 2010 incident, when Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officer Jeffrey Crouse stopped a vehicle driven by Trotman for a civil infraction traffic offense. During the traffic stop Trotman and PSO Crouse were involved in a struggle during which time a loaded handgun fell from Trotman’s waistband area. Officers recovered the handgun as well as a baggie that contained 66 individual packages of crack cocaine. Subsequently, the case was adopted for federal prosecution by the Kalamazoo Public Safety Task Force Officer assigned to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Michigan.
This is another example of the successful prosecution of an armed convicted felon via the federal initiative known as Project Safe Neighborhood, which targets gun violence through adjudication in the federal system where violators receive longer sentences than in the state system and without the possibility of parole. Trotman, who has prior convictions for specified violent felony offenses, was a prime candidate for this initiative and received an enhanced sentence due to his criminal history classifying him as a career criminal.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drug 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: Captain Jon Uribe
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On Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 at approximately 00:40 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a report of a house fire in the 1300 block of N. Park. Responding officers located an occupant of the burning house lying in the street with severe burns to his hands and arms. The occupant was cooking methamphetamine in the basement when it exploded catching the house on fire, burning him in the process. The fire was contained to the basement and was extinguished within fifteen minutes.
The injured occupant, a thirty year-old Kalamazoo resident was admitted to Bronson Hospital in stable condition. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers and the Fire Marshal’s office are investigating the Meth Lab.
During fire suppression activities, several bystanders at the fire scene became involved in a physical altercation. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers broke up the disturbance, arresting a thirty-three year-old female and a thirteen year-old male, both Kalamazoo residents.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 342-2100.
By authority of: Lt. Kevin Lenkart
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