Published on August 11, 2025
On August 6th, 2025, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT,) with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of N Rose St, in the City of Kalamazoo, following an investigation into drug sales and illegal weapon possession.
The investigation concluded with the seizure of an unregistered firearm, approximately 1 ¼ ounces of methamphetamine, evidence of drug manufacturing and distribution, and US currency, which is believed to be profits of drug sales.
The suspect has been previously convicted of felony charges and cannot legally possess a firearm or ammunition. The 41-year-old male suspect was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail and will be facing multiple felony charges.
If you have information about this case, please call KVET at 269-337-8880. You can also submit an anonymous tip through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, the “P3Tips” app, or online at www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.
By authority of: Sergeant Ryan Perez