KVET Operation Nets Fentanyl, Firearms, and More

Published on January 16, 2026

On January 14^th, 2026, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT) executed multiple search warrants following an investigation into drug sales. The locations of the search warrants were as follows:  6000 block of Abbey St in Comstock Township and the 100 block of N 2^nd St in Oshtemo Township. All search warrants were the result of the same investigation.

The suspect of this investigation was contacted in the 7000 block of S Sprinkle Rd in the City of Portage. He attempted to flee on foot, however, was quickly apprehended. Following his arrest, the search warrants were executed at both residences.

The investigation concluded with the seizure of the following:

• 6 firearms, one of which had an obliterated serial number
• approximately 3 ounces of fentanyl
• over 260 fentanyl pills
• methamphetamine
• MDMA / ecstasy
• evidence of drug manufacturing and distribution
• large sum of US currency which is believed to be proceeds of drug sales (not photographed)

The 26-year-old male suspect was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail and will be facing multiple felony charges. The suspect had been recently released from prison in 2025 on weapon and drug related offenses. He is scheduled to be arraigned on 1/16/2026. A 2^nd subject, a 24-year-old male, was not arrested, however could face charges pending a review by the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office.

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