Published on July 31, 2025
On July 30th, 2025, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT,) with the assistance of the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team (KM-SWAT), executed a search warrant in the 4100 block of Lakesedge Dr, in the City of Kalamazoo, following an investigation into the illegal possession of firearms by multiple suspects.
Upon contacting the occupants of the residence, a juvenile male suspect exited with a firearm concealed in his waistband. He was taken into custody without incident. In all, KVET Investigators seized 2 firearms. 1 of the firearms was equipped with an extended magazine. The 2nd firearm had an obliterated serial number.
This investigation resulted in the arrest of 4 suspects. An 18-year-old male was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on the following charges: Weapons – Carrying Concealed and Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number. A 21-year-old female was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on the following charges: Resisting and Obstructing Police and outstanding warrants. A 16-year-old male was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo Juvenile Home on the following charges: Weapons – Carrying Concealed and Weapons – Possession by a Minor. A 13-year-old male was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo Juvenile Home on the following charges: Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number and Weapons – Possession by a Minor.
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