Two Kalamazoo-area people sent to federal prison for meth-related crimes
Two Kalamazoo-area residents have been sentenced to federal prison for convictions related to methamphetamine production. KALAMAZOO — Two Kalamazoo-area residents have been sentenced to federal prison...
View ArticleWoman arrested, man sought in connection with meth dumpsite in Van Buren County
A Lawton woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with a large methamphetamine dumpsite found earlier in the week in Antwerp Township, police said. LAWTON — A Lawton woman was arrested Wednesday in...
View ArticleTwo men arrested following armed robbery at Meijer in Oshtemo Township
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP — Two Kalamazoo men were arrested Wednesday following an armed robbery at the Meijer Inc. store at 6660 W. Main Street. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office stated in a press release...
View ArticleClues scarce in August death of Kalamazoo man
Kalamazoo Township police are continuing to probe the August slaying of a 31-year-old man, but a detective sergeant with the agency says the investigation has yet to yield many clues. KALAMAZOO...
View ArticleTwo Kalamazoo men sentenced for conspiring to harm witness
Two Kalamazoo men have been sentenced to prison on federal witness-tampering convictions for conspiring to harm a witness. GRAND RAPIDS — Two Kalamazoo men have been sentenced to prison on federal...
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Wanted: A look at people being sought by local police as of November 30, 2009
KALAMAZOO -- Police ask that anyone with information about these people call Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100 or go to the Web site www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com. KALAMAZOO -- Police ask that...
View ArticleMan swallows meth while being arrested on suspicion of casing properties for...
A man suspected of casing properties in southern St. Joseph County for break-ins swallowed methamphetamine as he was being arrested, police said. MOTTVILLE TOWNSHIP — A man suspected of casing...
View ArticleSuspects in counterfeit-check ring arrested in Sturgis
Police arrested two women believed to be linked to a counterfeit ring that has hit a business in Sturgis and businesses in Indiana, authorities said. STURGIS — Police arrested two women believed to be...
View ArticlePaw Paw official gets jail time for embezzlement
The former finance administrator for the village of Paw Paw was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail for embezzling from village coffers. PAW PAW — The former finance administrator for the village of...
View ArticleNearly 2 pounds of marijuana seized after traffic stop in Sister Lakes area
A Dowagiac woman was arrested early this morning after police found nearly two pounds of marijuana in her car during a traffic stop, according to the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. KEELER TOWNSHIP...
View ArticleSuspicious fire investigated in Mendon
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that damaged an abandoned house northwest of Mendon. MENDON TOWNSHIP — Police are investigating a suspicious fire that damaged an abandoned house northwest...
View ArticleTwo charged in Portage jewelry store heists after police chase on I-94
Two Detroit men were arrested following a theft from a Portage jewelry store and a police pursuit on Interstate 94 into Calhoun County. PORTAGE — Two Detroit men were arrested following a theft from a...
View ArticleJohn Falvo of Delton gets prison term for his part in a three-county crime spree
A 40-year-old Delton man who broke into a Zeeland man's home, then pistol-whipped him and locked him in a pool house before stealing a minivan as part of a three-county crime spree was sentenced to 19...
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Wanted: A look at people being sought by local police as of Dec. 6, 2009
Police ask that anyone with information about these people call Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100 or go to the Web site www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com. KALAMAZOO -- Police ask that anyone with...
View ArticlePair on probation for meth crimes arrested on meth charges near sheriff's office
Sheriff deputies found a methamphetamine lab inside a car and arrested two men already on probation for meth-related crimes after making a traffic stop early Monday morning in downtown Paw Paw, the...
View ArticleKalamazoo convict apologizes to victims, gets long prison term
A Kalamazoo man was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for several convictions including kidnapping and attempted murder. KALAMAZOO — A Kalamazoo man was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for...
View ArticlePolice searching for three men in connection with armed robbery reported...
Police are searching for three men who were all armed with handguns early Tuesday when they broke into an apartment west of Kalamazoo and made off with electronics and the lone resident’s wallet,...
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Man, woman from Kalamazoo charged with murder in November slaying of...
A man and woman from Kalamazoo were arraigned Tuesday afternoon on murder charges in connection with the death last month of a 25-year-old South Haven-area man, police said. ALLEGAN — A man and woman...
View ArticlePolice arrest man Tuesday in assault at Comstock Township apartment complex
Police arrested one person Tuesday afternoon after responding to a report of an assault at an apartment complex east of Kalamazoo, authorities said. COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP — Police arrested a man Tuesday...
View ArticleSouth Haven man arrested on charges of carjacking, kidnapping and other crimes
A 55-year-old South Haven was arrested on charges of carjacking, kidnapping, armed robbery and other crimes Tuesday after a pair of incidents, police said. SOUTH HAVEN — A 55-year-old South Haven was...
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