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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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Date: February 23, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139
Kalamazoo, MI:
On February 23, 2013 at approximately 0749 hrs, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a 911 call from an employee of Norfolk Railroad who stated that someone had just stolen his vehicle. The owner parked his vehicle, a 2002 Chevy Tahoe, on the corner of Porter and Willard Street and ran into the railroad tower to sign out from work. The vehicle had been left unlocked and was running for only a short amount of time when he noticed an unknown male subject sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle.
The owner ran up to the driver’s side of the door to confront the suspect. The suspect put the vehicle in reverse, and backed into a railroad sign. The owner then ran up to the vehicle and grabbed the luggage rack. As he held on, the suspect fled at a high rate of speed through the parking lot toward a parked vehicle. The owner let go of the vehicle moments before it sideswiped a parked vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was not injured.
The suspect vehicle was last seen heading northbound on Porter Street at a high rate of speed. While traveling down Porter Street, the suspect momentarily lost control of the vehicle and hit a utility pole head-on causing both airbags to deploy. After the crash, suspect was able to continue driving northbound on Porter.
Public Safety Officers quickly responded to the area and, with the help of several concerned citizens, located the stolen vehicle abandoned in the 2700 block of Slater Rd. Officers canvassed the area and a K-9 track was initiated. A person matching the description was spotted by PSO Merren in the New Horizon Apartment Complex on Inverness Dr. When officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, he ran southbound across Gull Road. After a short foot pursuit, he was apprehended by Sgt. Kelley.
The suspect, a 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident, had recently been released from prison and was on parole for Home Invasion. He was arrested on several charges to include; Carjacking, Reckless Driving, No License, and Resisting and Obstructing Officers. He was also arrested for Possession with Intent to Deliver Imitation Cocaine. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail pending arraignment.
Public Safety would like to remind citizens to keep their vehicles locked when unoccupied. Public Safety is also requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.
Authority of Lt. David Boysen
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Kalamazoo Man In Critical Condition After Being Assaulted
Kalamazoo, MI: Public Safety Officers responded to the 900 block of Stockbridge St. on 02-20-13 at 8:53 pm, on a report of a person down. Officers discovered a 38 year old Kalamazoo man on the ground with obvious head injuries. The victim was unconscious and he was transported to Bronson Hospital. He is currently listed in critical condition at this time.
Kalamazoo Public Safety Detectives are currently investigating the assault. Detectives are asking the public for assistance from witnesses of the assault to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 02-21-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Date: February 20, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
FIRE DESTROYS TRAILER
Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at approximately 8:26 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 4300 block of Debbie Lane to a report of a trailer on fire. Responding personnel arrived and found the front portion of the trailer on fire. Fire and smoke were spreading throughout the trailer. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes. No one was home at the time of the fire. No one was injured however the trailer suffered significant fire and smoke damage.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is under investigation by the Kalamazoo Public Safety Fire Marshal. Anyone with information regarding this fire is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Sgt. Scott Sanderson
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Missing / Endangered Woman
Kalamazoo, MI: Public Safety Officers are requesting the public to assist in locating a missing Kalamazoo woman. Sheryl Lynn May has been described as possibly being suicidal and she has not been heard from since 02-15-13 at about 10:00 pm.
Ms. May was last seen at the Econolodge Hotel in the 3700 block of Easy St. She is 58 years old, 5’1” tall, weighs approximately 115 lbs. and has blonde hair.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 02-16-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Victim of Fatal Traffic Accident Identified
Kalamazoo, MI: The victim of the fatal traffic accident from Sunday morning at W. Michigan Ave. and Emajean St. has been identified as Breeana Kay Dixit, age 22 from St. Clair Shores, MI.
Ms. Dixit is a Western Michigan University student. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Kalamazoo Public Safety wishes to express our sympathy to the family and friends of the Ms. Dixit.
Anyone who may have information regarding this accident is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: February 11, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139
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Date: February 10, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, February 10, 2013, at approximately 12:42 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a subject hit by a vehicle at the intersection of W. Michigan Ave and Emajean St. Responding officers located a victim lying in the roadway. The victim, a 22-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the family. At this time alcohol and speed do not appear to be a factor but the investigation is still on-going.
Anyone who may have information regarding this accident is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt. Tracey Seifferly
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday February 5th, 2013, at approximately 6:30am, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of house fire in the area of March St and Washington St, in the Edison Neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found a vacant home with heavy smoke coming from the roof. The fire is out as of 8:00 am, however Public Safety personnel are still on scene. There are no known injuries and there did not appear to be anyone in the home at the time the fire started. The Fire Marshall is currently investigating to try to find a cause for the fire.
By authority of: Sgt. Andres Wells
Date: February 5, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: Steven Michael McAllister, age 54, was arraigned this afternoon in 8th District Court on a seven count warrant. Mr. McAllister’s warrants include six counts of Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material and one count of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime. Mr. McAllister is being held in the Kalamazoo County Jail on a $500,000 bond.
Public Safety Detectives were aided in the investigation by the Michigan State Police- Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in Rockford, MI for the forensic examination of the computers.
Mr. McAllister has been employed as a custodian at Edison Elementary School in Kalamazoo for approximately the past twenty years. At this time, the investigation has revealed no indication of any victims from Kalamazoo Public Schools.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 01-31-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, January 27th 2013, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to two separate structure fires. The first occurred at approximate 8:34 a.m. in the 400 block of Terrace Ct. Upon arrival, Public Safety officers found a two story structure fully engulfed in flames. The three residents who were home at the time were able to escape the fire. Officers were on scene several hours conducting fire suppression operations. A Public Safety officer was injured during the fire when a porch collapsed, causing him to be trapped under the rubble. The officer was transported the Bronson Hospital and released with minor injuries to his back and legs. The three residents who escaped the fire received treatment at Bronson Hospital for smoke inhalational and were eventually released. The structure is a complete loss.
At approximately 10:23 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a second fire in the 1000 block of Hazard St. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire conditions was found at one of the four attached apartments located at this address. Public Safety officers were able to quickly knock down and confine the fire to the apartment where the fire originated. One adult resident was home at the time was not injured in the incident.
The cause and origin of both fires is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.
Date: January 27th, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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