Michigan man detained for alleged involvement in mobile meth lab
Michigan State Police say that they took a man into custody after he allegedly fled from officers when they pulled over a mobile home. The incident happened on M-37 in Wexford County on Oct. 22. According to reports from police, a 32-year-old male passenger in the mobile home fled from the scene after MSP officers […]
Search of single home leads to 10 arrests in Kalamazoo
Authorities in Kalamazoo Township recently received information about a particular house in the area. Police suspected that drugs were an issue in this specific home, although it was unclear whether the suspicions were based on a citizen tip or other evidence. When police learned of the possible drug use at the home, they put together […]
Kalamazoo drug raid nets eight suspects
It goes without saying that drug addiction is a very serious matter. Aside from the well-documented health risks that the use of illicit substances presents, many often find that such an addiction can easily land them in trouble with the law. While many in Kalamazoo may believe that they are immune from such troubles, the […]
Saline woman facing concurrent murder and drug charges
If facing one criminal charge in Kalamazoo is considered difficult, facing two charges may be thought to be absolutely impossible to overcome. Even if the two charges are unrelated, one can’t help but be concerned that those hearing these cases may view such concurrent activity as an established pattern of criminal behavior. In fact, it’s […]
Multiple charges await Lowell man after fatal accident
The potential penalties associated with an OWI arrest in Kalamazoo can be very serious. Attempting to combat those charges alone can be a difficult proposition. That difficulty only increases if one is charged with other felonies on top of a suspected drunk driving offense. While one may hope for an acceptable outcome to an OWI […]
Three face trafficking charges after Traverse City drug raid
A drug arrest can be a very complex matter to deal with. Most in Kalamazoo would probably assume that such an arrest is as simple as law enforcement finding drugs and arresting the person found to be in possession of them. Yet such cases are rarely that easy. Depending on the circumstances of one’s arrest, […]
3 Three Rivers residents arrested in drug raid
An arrest for methamphetamine possession is a very serious matter in Grand Rapids. The potential criminal penalties that accompany it can vary depending on the circumstances of the arrest. If one is caught simply in possession of meth, he or she may face a misdemeanor charge along with court-mandated drug counseling. However, should the suspect […]
Three men arrested after k-9 unit alerted on drugs in car
Although authorities are required to have a warrant to search your home in Kalamazoo, the same rules do not apply to cars. If you are stopped, authorities only need to have probable cause to search your automobile. Probable cause does not mean that the officer just suspects illegal activity for no reason; he or she […]
Former Michigan shooting victim charged with drug possession
In the state of Michigan, drug possession can lead to serious penalties, including time behind bars and felony charges. If you are arrested more than once you may be seen as a habitual offender and the maximum penalty could be increased. A 21-year-old Michigan man may be facing these consequences after he was arrested and […]
Marijuana arrests depend on race in Kalamazoo County
African-Americans in Michigan and across the country are more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession, according to a new study by the American Civil Liberties Union. In Kalamazoo County, black individuals are more than eight times more likely to be arrested for possessing marijuana than white people. The study found that Kalamazoo County had […]
