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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

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.