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Several Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers, along with several of their friends, joined hundreds of law enforcement officers on the Thin Blue Lines Motorcycle Run to Hell, MI on June 22, 2008 braving several severe thunderstorms. The Thin Blue Line raises money to assist officers injured in the line of duty and to assist families of officers killed in the line of duty.
Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the report of an apartment fire in the 1700 Block of East Cork Street at approximately 6:30 a.m. Arriving officers found heavy smoke coming from the apartment complex. The fire was brought under control in approximately 15 minutes and a fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire and as of this writing, the cause is yet to be determined.
While Public Safety Officers were inside the building still performing fire operations, an occupant of the apartment entered the apartment and assaulted two Public Safety Officers. The 27-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested on charges of assaulting a fire fighter, interfering with a firefighter, and resisting and obstructing.
There were no injuries as a result of the fire and the Public Safety Officers were not injured as a result of the assault. There was significant smoke and fire damage to the apartment.
Kalamazoo, MI: During the summer of 2008, Kalamazoo Public Safety will be collaborating with the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors Office to focus upon curfew enforcement.
The Curfew Enforcement Program is designed to discourage curfew violations and reduce the criminal activity commonly associated with this offense.
The City of Kalamazoo recently amended the City Ordinance for curfew that now says sixteen years old and under cannot be out after midnight, twelve years old and under cannot be out past 10:00 pm.
This year’s program started June 12th and eleven curfew violators were apprehended over this past weekend. Last year Kalamazoo Public Safety apprehended 65 curfew violators during the summer of 2007.
Anyone who may have information about curfew violators is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-994.
Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at approximately 12:15pm, KDPS Officer Matt Bombich was on routine patrol on Portage Road, when he observed a subject on a bike, looking into windows and down the driveways of businesses. PSO Bombich was aware that in his zone, a recent crime trend analysis indicated 13 burglaries in the month of May, and nine in the current month. Most of the burglaries occurred during the day and items stolen generally were electronics. A day prior, PSO Bombich had viewed a business security video, which had been victim to a break-in, and this subject appeared to be very similar.
After rounding the block and returning to make contact with the subject, PSO Bombich located him on foot, and now physically peering into windows. The subject fled from PSO Bombich. Upon fleeing from PSO Bombich, the subject saw an unwitting female, to whom he handed the backpack he’d been carrying.
The subject was captured and the unwitting female turned the backpack into officers at the scene. Inside the backpack and on the subject’s person a female’s purse and id were found including a cell phone, a video recorder, wireless cards and car stereos with damage from removal.
Charges are being sought against the 40-year-old Kalamazoo resident for receiving & concealing stolen property, violation of the controlled substance act, resisting & obstructing officers and malicious damage to police property. The Criminal Investigations Division will present the case to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety reminds citizens to report any suspicious behavior or criminal activity by calling 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100, or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com
Kalamazoo, Mi:
Over the past weekend, June 12-14, 2008, the KDPS Community Policing Unit addressed several resident concerns dealing with quality of life issues that affect our neighborhoods.
With June 12th being the last official day of school for the year, The Community Policing Unit, along with the Public Safety Explorer Unit, assisted the City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation department with the “Summer Mania” party, celebrating the final day of school for 2007-2008.
Officers then took a proactive approach to residents concerns of crowds and loitering, by placing officers on foot and on bicycle patrol, in favor of traditional patrol cars. Officers managed to disperse several crowds and smaller gatherings, before any issues arose.
Community Policing Officers Dave Juday, Greg Magnan, and Mike Skurski then targeted neighborhood problem areas, resulting in 9 physical arrests, and 17 total charges.
KDPS Officers are committed to addressing neighborhood priorities. If you would like to report narcotics violations, or other crimes, you may contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994, the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team at 337-880, Silent Observer at 343-2100, or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
NAME: Cruz, Jimmy Renee Sr.
DATE OF BIRTH: 7-30-63
RACE / SEX: H/M
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’6”
HAIR COLOR: Brown
EYE COLOR: Brown
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS: Scars: forehead, upper left arm, and left shoulder. Tattoos: right arm, left arm and upper left arm
CHARGES / WARRANTS: felony for possession of analogues from Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS: 1000 block of James Street in Kalamazoo
NAME: Harris, Inez Danielle
DATE OF BIRTH: 6-20-87
RACE / SEX: B/F
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’11”, 160 pounds
HAIR COLOR: Black
EYE COLOR: Brown
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:
CHARGES / WARRANTS: Criminal bench for probation violation: original charge- domestic assault: from Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS: 200 block of West North Street in Kalamazoo
NAME: Miller, Matthew Wells;
DATE OF BIRTH: 12-30-88;
RACE / SEX: w/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 5’6”; 130 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR: Brown;
EYE COLOR: Brown;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS: None;
CHARGES / WARRANTS: Misdemeanor for damage property, Western P.D.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS: 2700 blk. Rambling Road; 4300 Duke Street, Kalamazoo;
SILENT OBSERVER 343-2100
Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday June 13, 2008 at approximately 5:30 PM, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety dispatch received a call from the E. Main Food and Beverage located at 1614 E. Main Street. The store employee reported that a male subject exposed a handgun tucked in his pants by raising up his shirt and made threats to the clerk. The suspect then fled from the store.
Sgt. Mike Kelley and Investigator Anthony Morgan, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET), were close by so they setup in the direction the suspect was last seen headed. A short time later the two officers got a glimpse of the suspect. When the officers approached and asked to speak with the man he started to run, but was quickly captured.
Upon search, the 22 year-old Kalamazoo resident was found to be in possession of a loaded .44 Caliber Smith & Wesson handgun. He was arrested on the following charges: 1) Felonious Assault 2) Felon in Possession of a Handgun 3) Resisting and
Obstructing 4) Felony Firearm 5) Carrying a Concealed Weapon 6) Outstanding Bench Warrant
Due to this suspect’s criminal history, the threats made during this incident and the concealed loaded handgun, this case will be reviewed by the KVET ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) Task Force Officer for possible federal prosecution via the Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative. Such adoption elevates serious violent criminals to the federal level where offenders receive longer prison sentences without the possibility of parole and/or probation.
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 via the website www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com
Kalamazoo, MI: As a result of an undercover investigation conducted by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), three Kalamazoo residents were sentenced to federal prison this week for trafficking cocaine base (crack cocaine) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The below sentences were handed down by the Honorable Judge Janet Neff in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the three subjects are in the custody of the United States Marshal Service.
On June 10, 2008, Jimmie Lee Streeter, 26 years-old, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without the chance of parole. Streeter previously pled guilty to distributing 50 or more grams of cocaine base (crack cocaine).
On June 11, 2008, Christopher Tirrell Green, 32 years-old, was sentenced to 11 ½ years in federal prison without the chance of parole. Green previously pled guilty to distributing 50 or more grams of cocaine base (crack cocaine).
On June 12, 2008, Tiombe Adero McElrath (female), 34 years-old, was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison without the chance of parole. McElrath previously pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 or more grams of cocaine base (crack cocaine).
Details
1. On June 1, 2007, the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team seized 55 grams of cocaine base (crack cocaine) delivered by Jimmie Lee Streeter, Christopher Tirrell Green and Tiombe Adero McElrath.
2. A traffic stop was then conducted on a vehicle occupied by Christopher Tirrell Green and Tiombe Adero McElrath. Officers seized an additional 9.35 grams of cocaine base (crack cocaine) and $650 U.S. Currency.
3. A search warrant was then conducted at the residence of Tiombe Adero McElrath and Christopher Tirrell Green. Upon searching 759 North Pitcher Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, KVET officers seized an additional 9.15 grams of cocaine base (crack cocaine), $7,543.00 U.S. Currency and utensils commonly used to manufacture powder cocaine into cocaine base (crack cocaine). Officers also seized a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, which was allegedly purchased with drug proceeds.
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
Gobles, MI: On June 11, 2008, officers from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team and deputies from the VanBuren County Sheriff’s Department drug unit conducted an investigation in the 27000 block of 8th Avenue in VanBuren County.
Information gleaned from this investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant. A large indoor marijuana grow operation was located inside the residence and 243 marijuana plants were seized as a result.
A 28-year-old male Gobles resident will be charged with Manufacturing Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana, Prescription Fraud, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.
The success of this investigation is a direct result of the collaboration between KVET and the VanBuren County Sheriff’s Department.
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
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