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MOST WANTED ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS

NAME:  Dunn, Timothy John
DATE OF BIRTH:  6-13-69
RACE / SEX:  W/M
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  6’2”, 285 pounds
HAIR COLOR:  Brown
EYE COLOR:  Green
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  Scar on right forearm and left hand and tattoo on right arm
CHARGES / WARRANTS: (1) warrant for arrest:  felony for CSC from Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  100 Lamoreunn St. in Springfield, MI.
SILENT OBSERVER 343-2100

NAME:  Hallam, Kimberlee Faye-Marie
DATE OF BIRTH:  2-21-81
RACE / SEX:  W/F
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’6”/150 pounds
HAIR COLOR:  Brown
EYE COLOR:  Blue
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS: 
CHARGES / WARRANTS: 1 warrant for arrest:  misdemeanor for possession of marijuana from Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  6000 Block of Al Sobo Drive in Kalamazoo
SILENT OBSERVER 343-2100

NAME:  Price, Daniel Robert;
DATE OF BIRTH:  12-28-77;
RACE / SEX:  w/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’11; 195 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Brown;
EYE COLOR:  Hazel;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  None;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Misdemeanor warrant for domestic violence, attempting to interfere with electronic communications; Portage PD.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  2300 Byrd Street, Portage, MI.
SILENT OBSERVER 343-2100

NAME:  Pulliam, Calvin Junior;
DATE OF BIRTH:  09-02-64;
RACE / SEX:  b/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’9; 210 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Black;
EYE COLOR:  Brown;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  None;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Bench warrant for failure to appear, Resisting and obstructing charge, Kalamazoo City; Misdemeanor warrant for larceny, Kalamazoo City.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  500 blk. Charlotte Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI
SILENT OBSERVER 343-2100

Motorcycle Crash Causes Serious Injury

Kalamazoo, MI:  Kalamazoo Public Safety worked a motorcycle accident in the 2200 of East Kilgore yesterday morning.

On May 17, 2008 at 10:00 am a motorcycle rider, who was traveling eastbound on East Kilgore, lost control of his motorcycle after observing a stranded vehicle on the south side of the roadway.  The motorcycle operator left the roadway, lost control and crashed into the stranded vehicle. 

When Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers arrived they immediately assisted Pride Care EMS who was on scene with the injured motorcycle operator.

The operator of the motorcycle is a 53-year-old Kalamazoo resident.  He is currently being treated for his injuries and is in crucial condition at a local hospital.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, or other criminal activity, is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8994 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100, www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.       

Fatal Traffic Accident on Kings Hwy.

Kalamazoo, MI:  Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were sent to Kings Hwy. and Fourth St. on May 17th at approximately 02:00hrs. for a traffic accident.  Officers arrived to find the accident was a head on crash with the driver of one car pinned inside his car and the driver from the other car, lying in the street.

The preliminary investigation shows that a VW Jetta was driving eastbound on Kings Hwy. in the westbound lanes of traffic.  The Jetta hit a Cadillac traveling westbound on Kings Hwy.

The driver of the Jetta was pinned in his vehicle and pronounced dead on the scene.  He is a 25yr. old Kalamazoo resident.  The driver of the Cadillac is a 29yr. old Kalamazoo resident, he suffered a broken leg in the accident.  Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this accident.

The traffic crash is still under investigation and anyone having witnessed this accident is encouraged to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at  343-2100.

Sketch of Bank Robbery Suspect

Kalamazoo, MI:  At 2:35 p.m. on Friday May 9, 2008, a masked gunmen entered the Charter One Bank in the 4300 block of W. Main and robbed the bank of an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as a B/M, approximately 5’8-5’10 and medium build. He was wearing tan camouflage pants and shirt, shiny black boots, a tan camouflage military hat and was armed with a black semi automatic handgun. Witnesses saw the suspect run behind the Westwood Plaza and get into a medium sized newer model white SUV being driven by a W/F.

  From witness descriptions of the vehicle, it is believed to be a Lexus style SUV, with the years ranging from 1999-2002. 

A sketch artist from the Michigan State Police was  able to develop a composite of the suspect, which is attached to this news release.

Anyone having information concerning this robbery is asked to contact Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100 or the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 337-8994,
or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

Grand Opening of New Public Safety Station

Kalamazoo, MI:  The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the new North Park Street Public Safety Station, 601 N. Park. This three year project is a culmination of the efforts of the City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Northside Association for Community Development, Northside, Stuart and Fairmont Neighborhood Associations and the citizens served in that area.

The North Park Street Station will replace Station #4, 1028 N. Rose; Station #5, 625 Douglas; and the Training Division, 116 W. Cedar Street. It will house four fire vehicles and approximately 45 Public Safety personnel. These officers will primarily respond to calls for service from the downtown area north to the city limits.

In honor of the occasion, a Grand Opening Celebration has been scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with the opening dedication from 1:00-1:30 pm. We invite the community to join us for the festivities and to see their new Public Safety facility.

Planned Events Include:

• “Safetyville” including free bike helmet fitting, bike helmet giveaways provided by the Kalamazoo Trial Lawyers Association and safety information provided by the Deacon’s Conference Art of Leadership teen program.
• Kalamazoo Public Safety specialty units featuring the SWAT team, Bomb Squad, K9 unit, fire trucks, and the Kalamazoo County Mobile Command Center.
• Information booths featuring Public Safety Explorers, Education for Employment (EFE), Public Safety Recruiters, and Youth Academy registration
• Children's activities in partnership with the City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Department including games face painting, bouncer, and bike giveaway.
• Station tours and many other events.

Heroin Bust Near a School

Kalamazoo, MI:   At approximately 4:30 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team concluded a drug investigation by serving a search warrant at 818 Lane Blvd. in the City of Kalamazoo. This home sits only a few hundred feet from a school, the Washington Writers’ Academy.

The 38 year-old male resident, who has been selling heroin from the home, had ten packages of heroin in his pocket when officers entered.  The man was arrested for Possession with the Intent to Deliver Heroin, Maintaining a Drug House and Selling Controlled Substances within 1000 feet of a School.

The 38 year-old man lives in the house with his girlfriend and her four children who are between the ages of two and six.  All were present when KVET officers served the warrant.  Protective Services was called to the scene to investigate.

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

Most Wanted on Outstanding Warrants

NAME:  Adams, Joseph Russell;
DATE OF BIRTH:  11/13/58;
RACE / SEX:  w/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’9”, 175 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Brown;
EYE COLOR:  Hazel;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  None;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Felony warrant for failing to register, sex offender, 3rd offense, Portage P.D.  POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  7600 blk. Timbercreek, Portage, MI; 400 blk. N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo; 100 blk. Burgess Drive, Galesburg, MI

NAME:  Cook, James Timothy
DATE OF BIRTH:  6-29-1987;
RACE / SEX:  w/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’8”; 140 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Brown;
EYE COLOR:  Hazel;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  Tattoo front stomach;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Bench warrant for probation violation, domestic violence, Kalamazoo City.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  3200 blk. Springfield Avenue, Kal.

NAME:  Hall, Deborah Ann;
DATE OF BIRTH:  4/15/1959;
RACE / SEX:  b/f;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’4”; 140 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Black;
EYE COLOR:  Brown;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  None;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Bench warrant for failure to appear, show cause hearing, Kalamazoo City; Misdemeanor warrant for dangerous drugs, Kalamazoo City. 
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  1000 blk. Hazard St., Kalamazoo.

NAME:  Hooper, Cornell Edward;
DATE OF BIRTH:  10-11-61;
RACE / SEX:  b/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  6’2”; 240 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Brown;
EYE COLOR:  Brown;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  Scar left arm; left shoulder, right forearm, right shoulder, right arm; tattoo front chest;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Criminal bench warrant for failed to appear on misdemeanor charge, resisting & obstructing and weapons charge, Kalamazoo City; Criminal bench warrant for probation violation, resisting & obstructing, weapons charge, Kalamazoo County; Criminal bench warrant for probation violation, same charges, Kalamazoo City.   
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  700 blk. Skinner St., Kal

KVET Officers Seize $3000 Worth of Powder Cocaine

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Friday, May 2, 2008 at approximately 8:30 PM, officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2500 block of Logan St, in City of Kalamazoo.  The search produced approximately $3,000.00 worth of powder cocaine.

Following up on several anonymous tips, KVET officers developed cause to believe a Kalamazoo resident, recently released from parole for a prior drug charge, was selling cocaine from his home.  Officers located two 26 year-old males inside the home at the time of the search warrant.   

Officers seized suspected powder cocaine on the kitchen counter when the warrant was executed.  The seized cocaine was found inside a plastic bag along with digital scales, packaging material, and a cutting agent.  A cutting agent is commonly used to increase the amount of actual product, thus increasing profit from sales.

Also located on the coffee table was suspected marijuana.  The second 26 year-old Kalamazoo resident was in possession of several unknown prescription pills.  Several items were seized as drug proceeds including an SUV, motorcycle, laptop computer, television, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, lawn equipment, and numerous electronic equipment.

Charges, including Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, and sales of controlled substances in a drug free school zone, are pending against both males. 

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 

Armed Robbery Investigation

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred while a restaurant employee was making a night deposit in the 4700 block of West Main Street.  Responding officers were able to get a description of the male suspect and his last known direction of travel.  A police canine team was called to the scene to search for the suspect.

During the robbery, the lone male suspect brandished a handgun and stole an undetermined amount of cash.  He fled on foot southeast and was not located.  The victim described the suspect as a black male, approximately 5’10” with a thin build and wearing a gray sweatshirt and dark pants. 

Anyone having information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

Armed Robbery Investigation

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Monday, April 28, 2008, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store in the 3600 block of West Michigan Avenue.  Responding officers were able to get a description of the two suspects and their last known direction of travel.  A police canine team was called to the scene to search for the suspects.

During the robbery, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and stole an undetermined amount of cash.  While interviewing witnesses to the crime and conducting the investigation, officers found that the suspects likely fled in a silver unknown model car that they had parked nearby.

Anyone having information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com