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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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Child Abuse Suspect Sought by Public Safety Officers
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 01-17-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday, January 14th, 2013, at approximately 8:59 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a residential structure fire in the 1000 block of Conant St. The residents were alerted to a fire in the ceiling of the kitchen after a light fixture became inoperable. The three residents were able to escape the home unharmed. Upon arrival of Public Safety officers, the fire had rapidly spread trough the walls to the roof and upstairs bedroom. Officers were on scene for approximately twenty-five minutes conducting fire suppression operations followed by two hours of overhaul. While battling the blaze, a Public Safety officer sustained a minor injury to his hand and received treatment at Bronson Hospital for the injury. The incident is currently under investigation by the Kalamazoo Fire Marshal.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: January 14th, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Thursday, January 10th 2013, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a house fire in the 1500 block of N. Westnedge Ave. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was found on the second story of the structure. Public Safety officers were able to extinguish and contain the fire to the second floor. The two adult residents who were home at the time were not injured in the incident. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal. Preliminary results of the investigation appear to be a mattress fire most likely caused by careless smoking.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: January 10th, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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 Kalamazoo, MI: On January 08, 2013, at 3:03 a.m. PSO Vosberg observed a suspicious subject in a vehicle in the 3700 block of VanRick. Upon checking the registration on the vehicle, he noticed the owner had a child support warrant for his arrest.
When officers went to contact the 36-year-old Kalamazoo resident, he fled on foot from the vehicle and went into a hotel room. The suspect came out a short time later and was arrested for his warrant.
While officers were waiting outside they could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle turned up a large quantity of marijuana and scales. A search warrant was drafted for the hotel room. A search of the hotel room turned up a large sum of cash, marijuana, and a .22 caliber handgun.
The 36 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested on additional charges of Felony Firearm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Deliver.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt Christopher Franks
Date: January 8, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, January 6th, 2013, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of stolen vehicle in the 800 blk of W. Kalamazoo Ave. A driver from Hunan Gardens told officers that he had left his vehicle running in the roadway while making a delivery. When the driver returned, he found that his Sliver 2002 Honda CRV had been stolen.
Approximately three hours after the initial report was made, PSO Keaton Nielsen spotted the stolen vehicle traveling eastbound in the 800 block of W. Paterson St occupied by two males. Public Safety officers attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver refused to comply. After a short vehicle pursuit, the driver and passenger fled on foot from the vehicle in the 1700 block of Princeton St. Public Safety officers set up a perimeter as canine units arrived on scene. Two simultaneous tracks commenced for the occupants. PSO Steven Heyduck and his dog Ike tracked the passenger to the 1700 block of N. Westnedge where he was found hiding underneath a deck. PSO Marc Rifenberg and his dog Titan tracked the driver through several yards to a residence in the 1600 block of Princeton where he was found hiding inside.
The driver, who is a 16 year old Kalamazoo Township resident, was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile home on the charges or fleeing and eluding police, possession of a stolen auto, resisting and obstructing arrest and driving with out a license. The passenger, who is a 17 year old Osthemo Township resident, was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County jail on the charge of resisting and obstructing arrest and an outstanding warrant. The case has been turned over to the Kalamazoo Country prosecutor’s office for review.
Kalamazoo Public Safety continues to investigate the incident. 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: January 7th, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139
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Date: January 5, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Domestic Violence Leads to Shooting
Kalamazoo, MI: On Saturday January 5, 2013 at 5:52 p.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to Bronson Hospital after hospital staff reported that a person had just arrived with a gunshot wound.
Officers contacted the victim, a 26-year-old Kalamazoo resident, who advised that her boyfriend picked her up in the 1700 block of N. Edwards where an argument ensued. During the argument he began striking her with a handgun and then shot her once in the arm. Her boyfriend drove her to the hospital afterwards but then left. The victim suffered a single non life threatening gun shot wound and is still being treated at the hospital.
Officers were able to locate the suspect in a home in the area of Jefferson and Forbes Ave. The suspect, a 23-year-old Kalamazoo man, was arrested for Assault with Intent to Murder, Felony Firearm, Felony in Possession of a Firearm, and Violation of a Conditional Bond and is currently lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail pending review of this investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
By authority of: Lt. Tracey L. Seifferly
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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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Date: January 5, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Fire in Edison Neighborhood Vacant Home
Kalamazoo, MI: On Saturday January 5, 2013 at 2:16 a.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a house at the corner of Washington and Mills St after an alert neighbor reported smoke coming from the upstairs apartment. The neighbor did not know if anyone was inside the apartment.
When officers arrived on scene there was visible fire coming out the second store windows. Crews quickly entered the home and began attacking the fire as well as conducting a search for possible victims. No one was located in the home which appeared to be vacant. The fire was under control after approximately 40 minutes but fire crews stayed on scene for over 2 hours conducting overhaul to assure the fire was out. The home suffered extensive fire damage on the second floor.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is currently under investigation by the Kalamazoo Public Safety Fire Marshall.
Anyone who may have 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: Lt. Tracey Seifferly
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Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Public Safety officers are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of Wells Pl. On Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 at 3:40 a.m., a seventeen year old male arrived at Bronson Hospital with a gunshot wound to the face. The victim told officers that he was a passenger in a vehicle and noticed that a white Dodge Durango had been following them for several blocks. As they were driving in the 1200 block of Wells Pl, the occupants in the Durango fired several shots at them one of which struck the victim in the face. The victim was admitted to Bronson Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Suspects in the case are unknown at this time.
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: January 1st, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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