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If you have information on a crime or narcotics violation you may contact the following officers:
The Investigative Unit is comprised of 8 Detectives. The Follow-up Unit has three Detectives, one assigned to the satellite office in Bangor and two out of the Sheriff’s Office in Paw Paw. The Follow-Up Detectives conduct lengthy and complex investigation.
The Narcotics Unit has four Detectives assigned to the unit. One of which also shares his assignments in the Computer Crimes Unit. The Narcotics Detectives conduct investigations into the illegal narcotic trafficking and activities. Some of which are long term, working with the Federal agencies. All of the Detectives are members of the Major Crimes Task Force.
Detective Lieutenant
Brian Stump |
Detective Seargeant
Tom Macyauski |
Detective Seargeant
Jim Dietz |
Detective
Mick Masterson
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Detective
Sharon Van Dam |
Detective
Daniel Perkins |
Detective
Gabrielle Rought |
Detective
Mark McCulfor
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YEAR-END REPORT FOR 2006
Follow-Up Unit
They conduct lengthy and/or complicated investigations not only generated by the Uniform Response Division, but also referrals from local, state and federal agencies. These investigations resulted in the arrest of 47 individuals on 101 arrest counts. There were also 51 other suspects identified, resulting in an additional 55 counts of exceptional clearance, which means a suspect was identified but was not prosecuted. They also had 25 assists to other agencies and conducted 12 background investigations.
In 2006, the Detective Division investigated 185 complaints, with 37 (70) being violent crimes including 1 (2) homicide, 35 (20) sexual assaults, 1 (4) armed robbery, and 4 (44) aggravated assaults.
These three investigators are very dedicated and motivated to investigating and solving criminal cases. This is evident by our high crime clearance rate.
One of the three investigators is also assigned to completing the background information for new and renewal CCW applicants. A total of 218 (479) applications were submitted for 2006.
Narcotics Division
The three investigators assigned to the Narcotic’s Division had a very busy and productive year. The investigators conduct investigations involving street level dealers along with lengthy and/or long-term investigations with Federal agencies. There were 286 (414) investigations, with the arrest of 147 (70) individuals on 177 (130) counts. The investigators have and/or are still actively investigating 6 cases with the DEA.
In 2006, the Van Buren County Substance Abuse Abatement Program enforcement officer who was working on the New Directions Program, investigated 99 (160) violations of probation, parole or bond violation resulting in the arrest of 154 (96) individuals. These violations occurred after being placed on probation or parole or while awaiting trial. The violations were all from drug use after being on one of these programs.
By far one of the biggest impacts to southwestern Michigan has been methamphetamine and the clandestine labs. The Narcotics Unit has experienced a decrease in the reportable toxic labs, in part due to the newly enacted pseudoephedrine legislation, placing it behind store counters. There were 17 investigations in 2006, 53 in 2005, and 60 in 2004. At the present time our office has officers certified by the DEA and MSP as lab technicians.
Drugs purchased and/or confiscated by the unit totaled $158,857 ($245,625) in street value in 2006.
The unit continued to participate with a federal grant program called “Project Safe Neighborhood” (PSN). This cooperative tri-county effort involved the ATF, Van Buren, Cass and Berrien Counties with investigations into felons possessing firearms. In 2006 there were 6 (8) cases presented to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan with 2 (6) cases being adopted and prosecuted federally. We were notified by the U.S. Attorneys Office in January that this program was not funded for FY 2007 because of budget constraints.
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Computer Crimes Unit
A couple of years ago a need for a forensic computer examiner became urgent due to the ever-evolving Internet growth, on line child pornography, and sexual predators being on line. An investigator was trained as a forensic examiner and has conducted investigations not only for this office, but local and federal agencies as well.
In 2006 the Computer Crimes Unit conducted 14 (22) investigations, including 3 (11) child pornography, 1 manufacture child pornography, 1 (3) child solicitation, 3 (3) Internet frauds, 1 home invasion, and 1 (2) drug case. Some of the calls for service include not only computer exam, but also digital photos, photos from cell phones, and SIM card examination.
In 2006 the CCU was involved in two notable investigations. The first resulted in the conviction of a local resident for sex crimes. The second investigation is ongoing and has been adopted federally by the FBI and child pornography charges are anticipated.
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