KDPS' WebLog

Domestic Assault Victim Stabs Suspect

Kalamazoo, MI:  On April 27, 2008, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the report of a stabbing in the 500 block of Bosker St.  Responding officers found that the alleged suspect had fled the scene after he was stabbed by the victim. The victim defended herself against the attack and suffered minor injuries. 

The suspect, a 26-year-old Kalamazoo man, was apprehended and treated for his non-life threatening injuries. The suspect had an extensive criminal history along with an outstanding Domestic Assault Warrant. The suspect was lodged at KCSD without bond.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

B&E at Farm and Garden

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Saturday, April 26, 2008, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to a report of an alarm at The Farm and Garden in the 1000 block of Staples St.

Responding pubic safety officers discovered a broken window and could hear noises coming from the interior of the building. Officers searched the building and located a subject hiding inside. The subject was taken into custody and charged w/ B&E. The suspect is Kalamazoo resident w/ an extensive criminal history and Outstanding Warrants. The suspect was lodged at KCSD

Anyone who may have any additional information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Laundromat Burglary Suspect Arrested

Kalamazoo, MI:  On April 26, 2008, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a burglar alarm at Ye Olde Laundromat, in the 800 block of S. Westnedge.  Responding officers found that the business had been burglarized and confronted a suspect attempting to escape through an air vent on the side of the building.  When officers confronted to contact the subject, he fled back inside the business and hid in the attic.

Additional officers, including a canine team and SWAT members, responded to the scene and secured the building.  Officers entered the building, located the man in the attic and convinced him to surrender.

The suspect, a 44-year-old Kalamazoo man, was arrested for Breaking and Entering and Resisting and Obstructing Officers.  He was lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Anyone who may have information about this burglary is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

Burglary Suspect Apprehended

Kalamazoo, MI:  On April 25, 2008 at approximately 2:20 a.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the Quick Stop at 3645 W. Michigan in reference to a burglary alarm.  The first officers on scene determined that entry had been made into the store and merchandise taken.  Efforts to locate the suspect at the time were unsuccessful.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. the same morning two residents of an apartment in the 4100 block of W. Michigan called in to report that a subject stole a bag of returnable cans from their porch.  They chased the subject from their property and into the woods directly behind them. 

Officer Hubbell responded to the area and located the suspect who briefly attempted to flee on foot.  He was arrested on scene and the cans returned to the resident.  Unfortunately for the suspect, Hubbell was the same officer that viewed the surveillance video from the Quick Stop burglary.  Hubbell immediately recognized the can thief as the suspect from the burglary. 

The 46 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested on felony charges and was also wanted on a parole violation.  He was lodged in the Kalamazoo county jail

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

48-Year-Old Male Arrested at Meth Lab

Kalamazoo, MI:  On April 24, 2008, at approximately 11:19 am, officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) executed a search warrant in the 5200 block of N. 20th Street in Cooper Township.  The investigation was initiated after KVET received several citizen complaints of methamphetamine manufacturing and use taking place at the residence. 

  Once inside, officers found five separate “one pot” methamphetamine cooks in the basement.  It also appeared that evidence from several other past labs had been burned inside a wood burning stove in the basement.  Several firearms, including a sawed-off short-barreled shotgun were also found in the residence.

A 48-year-old male residen t of the house had finished methamphetamine in his pocket and was arrested for Possession With Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine and Operating and Maintaining a Meth Lab.  Additional charges for Possession of a Short-barreled Shotgun and Felony Firearm will also be submitted to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

A private contractor was called to the scene to remove the hazardous waste.  The Kalamazoo County Health Department was also notified and will conduct further testing at the property. 

Anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity is urged to contact KVET at 269-337-8880, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

HAZMAT Response in Progress

Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo County, MI:   The Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) is awaiting the arrival Kalamazoo County Regional HAZMAT Team at the College Park Center apartment complex, in the 5200 Block of Croyden Ave, in the Township of Oshtemo.

Initial Summary:  KVET officers investigation an anonymous tip located a Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Lab in this densely populated apartment complex.  DMT Labs are very volatile and according to information provided by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, this is the first lab reported on the west side of the state.  Only three such labs were located on the east side of the street last year.

These labs are very dangerous, therefore, the Oshtemo Fire Department is standing by the scene and the HAZMAT team will be arriving for size-up.  Captain Taylor will be on-scene for media contact.

MOST WANTED ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS

NAME:  Ebony Nichole Crayton: AKA: Ebony Nichole Monammed-Hanif
DATE OF BIRTH:  3-1-86
RACE / SEX:  B/F
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’7”, 170 pounds
HAIR COLOR:  Red
EYE COLOR:  Brown
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:
CHARGES / WARRANTS: (2) warrants for arrest:  felony for forced burglary and probation violation: original fleeing, both from Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  1400 block of Fox Ridge and 900 block of N. Church Street in Kalamazoo
SILENT OBSERVER 343-2100

NAME:  Frazier, Jessica Lee;
DATE OF BIRTH:  10-24-1980; 
RACE:  w/f;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’11; 280 lbs.
HAIR COLOR:  Brown;
EYE COLOR:  Blue;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  Tattoo upper left shoulder; lower right leg;
  warrants for arrest:  Criminal Bench warrant for failure to appear for sentencing, Kalamazoo Township; Criminal bench warrant for probation violation, checks without sufficient funds, Kalamazoo County.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:   500 blk. Phelps Avenue, Kalamazoo;
SILENT OBSERVER 343-2100

NAME:  Gifford, Aaron Michael;
DATE OF BIRTH:  9/2/1979;
RACE / SEX:  w/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’11”; 180 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Brown;
EYE COLOR:  Brown;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  Tattoo abdomen; left shoulder; upper left arm;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Criminal bench warrant for probation violation possession of marijuana, Kalamazoo Public Safety; Civil bench warrant for failure to appear, civil infraction, failed to stop at stop sign, Kalamazoo Public Safety; Civil bench warrant for failure to appear, civil infraction, defective equipment, Wayland MSP; Criminal bench for contempt of court, DWLS, Wayland MSP.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  1200 blk. California Avenue; 1500 blk. N. Hills Drive, Kalamazoo.
SILENT OBSERVER 343-2100

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Needs Help Identifying Robbery Suspects

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Sunday, April 13, 2008 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the Family Dollar located at 507 North Park Street for a robbery.  Store employees reported that two suspects entered the store and one grabbed the money from a cash register while the second suspect assaulted the clerk to facilitate the robbery.

The suspects in this case are described as follows:  One was an African American male in his 40 ’s, approximately 5’9 180 pounds wearing a black hood, a black cap, and a beige, black and white striped shirt.  The second suspect was an African American female, 35-40 years old, described as 5’4”, and stocky, wearing a black cap, a black coat, light blue V-neck sweater and white tennis shoes.  The suspects fled in a silver colored vehicle, possibly a Ford or Buick.

This case remains under investigation and the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is asking the public for help in identifying the suspects. (See attached photos)  Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects is encouraged to contact Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100, or go to www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com to give a tip online.   

16 Pounds of Marijuana Seized along with Powder Cocaine

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Monday, April 15, 2008, officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) intercepted a suspicious package that was being sent to a home in Sturgis, Michigan from Laredo, Texas via a local distribution company.  Officers suspected that the package contained controlled substances.

Public Safety Officer Jeff Crouse and his canine “Maverick” were called to the scene where the police dog alerted to the presence of illegal drugs in the package.  A search warrant was obtained and upon opening the package, officers located sixteen pounds of hydroponic grown marijuana and approximately 1/2 ounce of powder cocaine.  The illegal drugs were concealed in spray foam, tape, and several layers of plastic wrap in an effort to mask odors.

The following day, with the assistance of the Southwest Michigan Enforcement Team (SWET) and the Sturgis Police Department, a KVET officer posed as a deliveryman.  After the package was delivered to a male suspect, officers then obtained a search warrant for the home. The marijuana and cocaine were again seized and a male suspect identified, but not yet arrested.

Anyone with information regarding illegal drug or firearms activity is urged to contact KVET at 269-337-8880, or report an anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

Officers Investigate Private Property Crash.

Kalamazoo, MI:  On 4-14-08 Public Safety Officers responded to the 3000 block of Oakland Drive after receiving a report of a personal injury accident there.  Upon arrival Public Safety Officers found that a Kalamazoo area resident had lost control of her vehicle while trying to pull into a parking spot.  The vehicle crashed into a support pole of a local business.  The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. Alcohol was not a factor in this accident.