May 6, 2008

Incident Type

Hit and Run

 

Date and Time 

5/6/2008 at 5:45 AM

 

Location 

M-43 near 22nd St

 

Incident # 

80236-08

 

Driver #1 

Dirk Stapert, 34 years old, Gobles, seatbelt was used

 

Vehicle #1 

1998 Ford Taurus, red in color

 

Suspect Vehicle 

Dark Green Passenger Vehicle

 

Alcohol 

It is unknown if alcohol played a factor in this crash

 

Information

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that deputies were dispatched to a two-car PDA crash on M-43 near 22nd St. in Almena Township.  Upon arrival the suspect vehicle, which was west of the victim’s vehicle on M-43, left the scene before deputies were able to make contact with the driver or get a good description of the vehicle.  The suspect vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on M-43.  There was extensive damage to the victim’s vehicle and there is most likely a good deal of damage to the suspect vehicle.  The suspect vehicle is dark green in color and is missing the driver side rearview mirror.  Mr. Stapert was eastbound on M-43 when vehicle #2 crossed over into Mr. Stapert’s lane, sideswiping his vehicle.  There were no injuries sustained by the victim.  It is unknown if the driver of the suspect vehicle sustained any injuries from this crash.  If anyone has any information on this crash we are asking you to please contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office at 269-657-3101. 

 

Investigating Officer 

Deputy Greg Pentland 

269-657-3101 Ext. 822

 

Supervisor Contact 

Sgt. Wayne Polomcak 

269-657-3101 Ext. 805 

polomcakw@vbc.org 

 

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May 3, 2008

Incident 

Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense (OWI)

Driving While License Suspended 2nd Offense (DWLS)

Transporting Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle

Child Endangerment

Allowing an Unlicensed Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle

Possession of Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle

 

Date & Time of Incident

Friday, May 2, 2008 at 7:15 PM

 

Location of Incident

CR 215 & CR 388 (Grand Junction), Columbia Township

 

Incident #

80165-08

 

Driver Arrested

35-year-old Mattawan woman (name withheld pending arraignment)

 

Passengers

58-year-old Mattawan man

4-year-old juvenile female

 

Injuries

No injuries reported

 

Hospital Information

The 58-year-old Mattawan man was transported to Lakeview Hospital for evaluation due to his high level of intoxication

 

Criminal Charges or Traffic Citations issued

The 35-year-old Mattawan woman was charged with OWI 2nd offense, DWLS 2nd offense, transporting open intoxicants in a motor vehicle and child endangerment.  Her blood alcohol content was approximately 3 times the legal limit.

 

The 58-year-old Mattawan man was charged with possession of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle and allowing an unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle.  His blood alcohol content was approximately 5 times the legal limit.

 

Narrative

Deputies observed a green GMC Suburban traveling southbound on CR 215 near CR 388.  Deputies stopped the vehicle for a loud exhaust system and erratic driving.  Deputies noticed that the driver and passenger both appeared to be highly intoxicated.  The driver was placed under arrest for OWI and DWLS.  The passenger was placed under arrest for allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a motor vehicle and possession of open intoxicants.  While searching the vehicle, deputies located a 4-year-old juvenile in the back seat along with an open beer under a blanket near the child.  Both the driver and passenger were lodged at the Van Buren County Jail.  Child Protective Services was contacted and assisted with the disposition of the 4-year-old.

 

Investigating Officers

Deputies Ron Douglas and Travis Bernatche

269-657-3101

 

Contact Person

Please call the on duty sergeant at 269-657-3101

 

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May 2, 2008

UPDATE

On May 1, 2008, deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Response Division arrested Fred Taylor and his son, Jason Taylor, on outstanding Felony Warrants involved in a search warrant, which was executed on February 7, 2008.  Both were lodged at the Van Buren County Jail.  Both were arraigned in 7th District Court in South Haven on May 2, 2008.

 

ARRESTED

Frederick Taylor, male, 51-years-old, Grand Junction, MI

CHARGES: 2 counts delivery of heroin; 1 count possession of heroin

Fred Taylor is being held on a $100,000 bond

 

Jason Taylor, male, 27-years-old, Grand Junction, MI

CHARGE: 1 count possession of heroin

Jason Taylor is being held on a $20,000 10% bond

 
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April 29, 2008

INCIDENT TYPE         

Possession of Marijuana/Warrant Arrest

 

DATE AND TIME         

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at approx. 5:30 pm

 

LOCATION                 

66301 CR 681, Hartford Township, Van Buren County


INCIDENT#
                 

80097-08

 

SUSPECTS                

Eric White, M/40 years-old, Paw Paw, MI; CHARGES: Misdemeanor Warrant for Contempt of Court, Possession of Marijuana and Driving on a suspended license         

 

Roger Gibbs, M/45 years-old, Lawrence, MI; CHARGES: Misdemeanor Traffic Warrant

 

INFORMATION

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports narcotics detectives observed Eric White in a vehicle at a convenience store.  Detectives are familiar with White and knew he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.  The vehicle was surveilled leaving the store and pulling into a driveway down the road.  Detectives immediately pulled in behind the vehicle and observed White get out of the driver seat and flee on foot.  A small foot chased ensued and White was taken into custody behind the residence.  White was patted down and a small baggie of suspected marijuana was found in his front pocket.  The passenger of the vehicle, Roger Gibbs, also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and was taken into custody.  Both of them were transported to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office and lodged, pending arraignment.  Assisting the Narcotics unit were deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Response Division and Decatur Police Department.

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS

Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit

 

SUPERVISOR CONTACT

Lieutenant Bryan Stump

(269) 657-7711 ext. 208

stumpb@vbco.org

 

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April 24, 2008

INCIDENT TYPE

Car vs. Motorcycle Personal Injury Accident

 

DATE AND TIME

April 24, 2008 at approximately 4:12 pm

 

LOCATION

CR 380 West of 59 ½ St, Geneva Township

 

INCIDENT #

79968-08

 

DRIVER #1

James Taylor, 52 years old, Grand Junction, MI

 

INJURIES TO #1

Taylor complained of leg pain and sustained numerous scrapes and bruises

 

MOTORCYCLE #1

’01 Harley Davidson

 

PASSENGER #1

Sundra Taylor, 42 years old, Grand Junction

 

INJURIES TO PASSENGER #1

Sundra Taylor sustained minor injuries

 

DRIVER #2

Eunice Kent, 57 years old, Bangor, MI

 

INJURIES TO #2

Eunice Kent sustained no injuries

 

VEHICLE #2

’01 Pontiac Montana

 

PASSENGER #2

Jeffery Kent, 34 years old, Bangor, MI

 

INJURIES TO PASSENGER #2

Jeffery Kent sustained no injuries

 

ALCOHOL

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash

 

INFORMATION

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that Deputies were dispatched to CR 380 West of 59 1/2 Street in Geneva Township for a report of a Car vs. Motorcycle Personal Injury Crash.  During the course of the investigation it was found that the driver of the Pontiac Montana, Eunice Kent, had pulled into a residence in the 59000 block and began backing out of the driveway onto the roadway.  Taylor was headed West bound on CR 380 on his Harley Davidson motorcycle.  Kent did not yield, causing a collision between the vehicles. James and Sundra Taylor were ejected from the Motorcycle, however both were wearing helmets.  James Taylor was transported and treated at South Haven Community Hospital.  Eunice Kent was cited for Failing to Yield and No Proof of Insurance.  Assisting Deputies at the scene were South Haven Area Emergency Services and Bangor Fire Dept.  The investigation is closed at this time. 

 

INVESTIGATING DEPUTIES 

Deputy Kyle Romeo and Deputy Ben Ludwig

(269) 657-3101 ext. 810

 

SUPERVISOR CONTACT

Lieutenant William Lux or the on duty Sergeant 

(269) 657-3101

 

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INCIDENT TYPE

Personal Injury Crash

 

DATE AND TIME

Thursday April 24, 2008 at approximately 4:48 pm

 

LOCATION

Almena Road (CR 375) and VanKal (22nd Street), Almena Township

 

INCIDENT #

79970-08

 

DRIVER #1

Gina Munn, W/F 35 years, Paw Paw, no injuries

 

VEHICLE #1

2004 Dodge Ram Pickup

 

DRIVER #2 (Motorcyclist)

Bruce Bauger, W/M 46 years, Paw Paw

 

INJURIES TO #2

Mr. Baugher was transported to Bronson Hospital for injuries

 

VEHICLE #2

Honda Shadow, Motorcycle

 

ALCOHOL

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash

 

INFORMATION

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that deputies were dispatched to VanKal and Almena Road for a 911 call reporting a car versus motorcycle traffic crash with injuries.  Upon arrival, investigation determined that Baugher was westbound on Almena Road when a northbound pickup being operated by Munn stopped at the stop sign, however proceeded northbound through the intersection, not observing Baugher on the motorcycle.  Baugher was unable to avoid the northbound pickup, which he struck on the passenger’s side, ejecting him off of the motorcycle. Baugher was transported to Bronson Hospital by Life EMS with non-life threatening injuries. Munn was cited by deputies for failure to yield to oncoming traffic. Assisting Deputies at the scene were Oshtemo Fire Department, Mattawan Quick Response, Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department, and Life Ambulance. The investigation is closed at this time.

 

INVESTIGATING DEPUTIES

K9 Deputy Scott Schmitt

(269) 657-3101 ext. 801

 

Deputy Matthew Konkle

(269) 657-3101 ext. 833

 

SUPERVISOR CONTACT

On Duty Supervisor or Lt. William Lux

269-657-3101

 

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April 18, 2008

INCIDENT TYPE

Personal Injury Accident

 

DATE AND TIME

April 17, 2008 at approximately 5:18 pm

 

LOCATION

I-94 (eastbound) just west of CR 652 (Mattawan), Antwerp Township

 

INCIDENT #

79752-08

 

DRIVER #1

Kendall Rusco, 28 years, Dewitt, MI

 

INJURIES TO #1

Rusco complained of hand pain, but refused medical treatment

 

VEHICLE #1

03 Honda Pilot

 

DRIVER #2

Shirley Deboer, 58 years, Paw Paw

 

INJURIES TO #2

Deboer received facial and neck injuries, sought medical treatment on own

 

VEHICLE #2

00 Chrysler 300 4-door

 

ALCOHOL

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash

 

INFORMATION

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that Deputies were dispatched to I-94 just west of the Mattawan exit for a 911 report of a personal injury crash.  Investigation determined that traffic was slowing/stopping for an accident on I-94 eastbound, near the Oshtemo exit when a vehicle being operated eastbound by Kendall Rusco failed to observe the slowing/stopped traffic.  Rusco was unable to stop or maneuver his 2003 Honda Pilot, rear ending a 2000 Chrysler being operated by Shirley Deboer, who was stopped due to the backed up traffic.  Eastbound I-94 was shut down for a brief period due to a second vehicle rear-ending a Semi Tractor/Trailer during the investigation of the first reported crash.  Traffic was re-routed at the Paw Paw exit for eastbound traffic.  Assisting Deputies at the scene were Mattawan Quick Response, Michigan State Police and Van Buren Emergency Medical Services.  The investigation is closed at this time. 

 

INVESTIGATING DEPUTIES 

K9 Deputy Scott Schmitt

(269) 657-3101 ext. 801

 

SUPERVISOR CONTACT

Lieutenant William Lux

(269) 657-3101 ext. 203  

 

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April 14, 2008

INCIDENT

Traffic Stop Arrest & Two Consent Searches

 

DATE & TIME

Monday, April 14th at approximately 4:15 PM

 

VENUE

Traffic Stop: 65 1/2 Street & 56th Avenue, Van Buren County

Consent Search: 100 Maple Hill Village, lot #132, Hartford

Consent Search: 314 Franklin Street, Hartford

 

COMPLAINT #s

8002363 & 8002364-2008

 

SUSPECT

41 year-old male from Hartford

 

CHARGES

Driving while license suspended (1st offense)

Possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver (felony)

 

EVIDENCE SEIZED

Approximately 5 pounds of suspected marijuana with a street value of $5,000 (Traffic Stop)

Approximately 2 pounds of suspected marijuana with a street value of $2,000 (Lot #132)

Approximately ½ pound of suspected marijuana with a street value of $500 (Franklin Street)

$297.00 in U.S. currency

2004 Chevy 2/D vehicle

 

INFORMATION

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, Uniformed Response, Tri-County Narcotics Enforcement Team (Tri-NET) and the DEA Grand Rapids Office received information that the occupants of the Franklin Street and Lot #132 locations were trafficking in controlled substances.  Surveillance of the two locations resulted in the traffic stop of the 41 year-old male on 65 ½ street at the intersection of 56th avenue.

 

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Response deputy observed a traffic violation of the suspect in the 2004 Chevy 2/D on 65 1/2 St.  Upon making contact with the driver, the deputy observed a plastic bag containing 5 clear zip-lock bags with the suspected marijuana on the front passenger seat.  The deputy found that the driver was driving on a suspended and/or no license.  Consent searches were obtained by the Tri-Net and Van Buren County Sheriff’s Narcotics detectives, with the additional 2 1/2 pounds of marijuana and currency being seized.

 

The investigation is continuing into the distribution/sales of marijuana.  Anyone with information on this investigation and/or any other crime can contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1.800.342.7867 or SILENT OBSERVER 269.343.2100. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office number is 269.657.3101.

 

ARRAIGNMENT

The suspect will be arraigned in the 7th District Court on Tuesday, April 15th

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS/AGENCIES

Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit

Van Buren County Uniform Response

Tri-County Narcotics Enforcement Team (Tri-NET)

DEA Grand Rapids Michigan Office

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS

Deputy Jason Stasienko, K9-804

Detective Page, Tri-NET (Berrien Co. S/O)

Detective Small, Tri-NET (Cass Co. S/O)

D/Sgt. Dietz

D/Sgt. McCulfor

 

CONTACT SUPERVISOR

Bryan R. Stump, D/Lieutenant

Van Buren County Sheriff's Office

Investigative & Narcotics Units

205 S. Kalamazoo Street

Paw Paw, Michigan 49079

Office (269) 657-3101 x 208

Fax (269) 657-5160

Tri-Net Office

(269) 657-8296

Email: stumpb@vbco.org


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April 13, 2008

INCIDENT

Minors Possessing Alcohol/Fight in Progress

 

LOCATION

42562 County Road 653, Paw Paw, Almena Township

 

DATE

Saturday April 12, 2008 at approximately 2:16 AM

 

ARRESTED/SUSPECT INFORMATION

Female, 37 years, Paw Paw

 

Male, 18 years, Lawton

 

Male, 16 years, Mattawan

 

Female, 18 years, Bloomingdale

 

Male, 19 years, Paw Paw

 

Female, 16 years, Bloomingdale

 

Female, 16 years, Grand Junction

 

INFORMATION

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at approximately 2:16 am deputies were dispatched to 42562 County Road 653 for a 911 call of subjects fighting with baseball bats. Upon arrival, deputies located minor individuals who were under the influence of alcohol.  Investigation determined that numerous minors from Mattawan, Paw Paw, Lawton, Bloomingdale and Grand Junction were having a party where alcohol was brought to the party.  A motorist who was driving on County Road 653 had an object thrown at his vehicle and upon stopping to investigate was assaulted by several different males who were in attendance of the party.  The property owner, a 37 year-old female, was on scene and was subsequently arrested for Resisting and Obstructing Deputies during the investigation and for allowing a place for minors to consume alcohol.  Deputies arrested the minor individuals for consuming/possessing alcohol.  All individuals over 17 years of age were lodged at the Van Buren County Jail and those under 17 years of age were released into the custody of their parents.  Assisting deputies at the scene were the Paw Paw Police Department.  The investigation is active and anyone with information is asked to contact the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office at (269) 657-3101.

 

INVESTIGATING DEPUTIES

K9 Deputy Scott Schmitt

(269) 657-3101 ext. 801

 

Deputy Greg Pentland

(269) 657-3101 ext. 822

 

SUPERVISOR CONTACT

Sergeant Wayne Polomcak

(269) 657-3101 ext 805

 

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April 6, 2008

INCIDENT TYPE

Personal Injury Crash

 

DATE AND TIME  

April 5th, 2008 at approximately 2:40 PM 

 

LOCATION  

Intersection of CR 665 and 24th Avenue in Waverly Township

 

INCIDENT # 

79458-08

 

DRIVER/INJURIES #1 

Ryan Larue, 20 year-old man from Bloomingdale.  Driver was wearing his required safety belt and was uninjured.

 

VEHICLE #1 

Larue was operating a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix that sustained significant damage during the crash

 

DRIVER/INJURIES #2 

Nancy Bowers, 39 year-old woman from Bloomingdale.  Driver was seat belted in, but sustained injuries to her which required her to be transported by ambulance to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo for treatment.  She was listed in good condition.

 

VEHICLE #2 

Bowers was operating a 1997 Mercury passenger car that sustained significant damage during the crash

 

INJURED PASSENGERS IN #2 

Front seat passenger Amanda Bowers, 17 year-old from Bloomingdale, was wearing her seatbelt but sustained trauma to her body, which resulted in her transport by ambulance to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo for treatment.  She was listed in good condition.

 

ALCOHOL/SPEED 

Neither were factors in this crash

 

INFORMATION 

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that Van Buren County Sheriff deputies, along with additional emergency services personnel, were dispatched to the intersection of CR 665 and 24th avenue for a report of a two-vehicle personal injury crash.  Emergency responders on scene found two occupants in the 1997 Mercury passenger car, Nancy and Amanda Larue, in need of advanced medical care to which both were transported to Bronson Hospital for treatment for injuries.  Investigation into the crash found that Ryan Larue had been traveling eastbound on 24th avenue and failed to yield the right of way at the posted intersection of CR 665, where he pulled out into the path of Nancy Bowers’ vehicle, which was northbound on CR 665.  Sheriff Deputies cited Ryan Larue for failing to yield the right of way.

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS 

Sergeant David Walker/Deputy Ben Ludwig

Uniform Response Division

269-657-3101

 

CONTACT PERSONS 

On-duty Sergeant or

Operations Lieutenant William Lux

657-3101


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March 28, 2008


INCIDENT

Search Warrant

 

DATE & TIME

Thursday, March 27th at approximately 4:15 PM

 

VENUE

Gridley Road, Hartford Township

 

COMPLAINT NUMBER

8002346-08

 

SUSPECT (S)

21 year-old male from this residence

18 year-old female from this residence

 

CHARGE (S)

Charges will be sought for possession of marijuana.  The unknown white substance will be sent to the Michigan State Police Crime lab for analysis, pending charging. 

 

INFORMATION

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit received information of possible drug use and possession at this residence.  The information was used to obtain a search warrant out of the 7th District Court, South Haven. The warrant was executed by officers, who found a small amount of marijuana and an unknown white crushed powder substance from a small plate that was on the bedroom night stand.  No charges have been filed at this time.  The investigative report and lab results will be presented to the Van Buren County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS/AGENCIES

TRI-NET (Tri-County Narcotics Enforcement Team)

DEA-Grand Rapids

Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS

Detective Perkins

Detective Masterson

 

CONTACT SUPERVISOR

Bryan R. Stump, D/Lieutenant

Narcotics & Detective Divisions

Tri County Narcotics Enforcement Team (Tri-NET)

205 S. Kalamazoo Street

Paw Paw, Michigan 49079

(269) 657-7711 ext. 208 Office

(269) 657-8296 Tri-Net Office

stumpb@vbco.org

 

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March 28, 2008

 

INCIDENT

Warrant Arrests & Consent Search


DATE & TIME

Thursday, March 27th at approximately 7:15 PM


VENUE

27528 22nd Avenue Apt #2, Pine Grove Township


COMPLAINT NUMBER

8002347-08


SUSPECT(S)

Arrested on outstanding warrants:

Anthony Len YEARLING, age 43 and resides at the residence.

Linda Lou MULLINS, age 43, resides at this residence and is the mother of Mr. Yearlings’ children.


ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS

34 year-old male, Gobles resident

23 year-old female, Gobles resident


CHARGE(S)

YEARLING,

Misdemeanor traffic warrant for registration plate violation, bond $100

Misdemeanor liquor possession in a motor vehicle, bond $100

Both warrants issued out of the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office

 

MULLINS,

Civil Bench Warrant, Battle Creek Police Department, Non-moving traffic bond $212

Civil Bench Warrant, Battle Creek Police Department, No proof insurance bond $260

Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office:

Misdemeanor for liquor transporting (open intox) bond $100

Criminal Bench Warrant registration plate violation, failed to appear, bond $100

Criminal Bench Warrant failed to appear, drove while suspended, bond $250

 

INFORMATION

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and a member of the Uniformed Response team went to the 22nd Avenue address to execute the arrest warrants for Mr. Yearling. Officers attempted to make contact with Mr. Yearling and have him come to the door. Mr. Yearling and others within the residence failed to answer the door, so officers had to force entry into the apartment. Once inside the apartment, officers located Mr. Yearling & Ms. Mullins hiding in a bedroom with three other subjects. Mr. Yearling & Ms. Mullins were taken into custody without incident.

During the arrest officers observed wet coffee filters associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamine and what was believed to be finished methamphetamine. A consent search was obtained for the residence. The search was conducted with additional methamphetamine and related substances associated with meth use and distribution seized.  Six bundles of methamphetamine with an approximately 5 grams total weight were seized.  The investigation is continuing into the manufacturing of the methamphetamine. Anyone with information on this investigation and/or any other crime can contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1.800.342.7867 or SILENT OBSERVER 269.343.2100.

 

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

Warrants for possession of methamphetamine are being sought on all four of the suspects.

 

ARRAIGNMENT

Mr. Yearling & Ms. Mullins will be arraigned today on the outstanding bench warrants

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS/AGENCIES

Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit

Van Buren County Uniform Response

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS

Detective Perkins

Detective Masterson

D/Sgt. McCulfor

 

CONTACT SUPERVISOR

Bryan R. Stump, D/Lieutenant

Narcotics & Detective Divisions

Tri-County Narcotics Enforcement Team (Tri-NET)

205 S. Kalamazoo Street

Paw Paw, Michigan 49079

(269) 657-7711 ext. 208 Office

(269) 657-8296 Tri-Net Office

stumpb@vbco.org

 

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March 28, 2008

 

INCIDENT

Traffic Stop & Search Warrant

 

DATE & TIME

Wednesday, March 26th at approximately 4:15 PM & 9:00 PM

 

VENUE

Arlington Street, City of Bangor (Traffic Stop)

40439 M-140 Highway, Covert (Search Warrant)

 

COMPLAINT NUMBER

8002345-08

 

SUSPECT

Kimy Marie MORENO, age 25 from Covert, Michigan

 

CHARGE

Possession with the intent to deliver cocaine

 

INFORMATION

Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit developed information that Ms. Moreno was in possession of rock cocaine. The narcotics unit working in conjunction with the Bangor City Police Department was able to locate the vehicle in which Ms. Moreno was a passenger. The Bangor City Police Department was able to execute a traffic stop on the vehicle. During the officers’ investigation, a sizable amount of rock cocaine ($1,000 street value) was seized, as Ms. Moreno handed the cocaine off to another passenger in the vehicle. Ms. Moreno was lodged in the Van Buren County Jail. Information developed by the narcotics officers during the traffic stop led to the issuance of a search warrant for Ms. Moreno’s residence by the 7th District Court Judge. The warrant was executed by the officers, with evidence being seized supporting the fact that Ms. Moreno was trafficking in the sales of rock cocaine. Ms. Moreno was arraigned in the 7th District Court on Thursday (3/27) for possession with intent to deliver cocaine stemming from the traffic stop. Warrants will be sought for possession of cocaine that was recovered from the search warrant. Ms. Moreno is being held on a $50,000 cash/surety bond pending a prelim exam on April 4th.

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS/AGENCIES

Bangor City Police Department

Tri-NET (Tri-County Narcotics Enforcement Team)

DEA-Grand Rapids

Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICERS

Detective Perkins

Detective Masterson

 

CONTACT SUPERVISOR

Bryan R. Stump, D/Lieutenant

Narcotics & Detective Divisions

Tri-County Narcotic's Enforcement Team (Tri-NET)

205 S. Kalamazoo Street

Paw Paw, Michigan 49079

(269) 657-7711 ext 208 Office

(269) 657-8296 Tri-Net Office

stumpb@vbco.org

 

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March 27, 2008

 

INCIDENT TYPE

Personal Injury Crash

 

DATE AND TIME

Thursday, March 27, 2008 at approximately 9:14 PM

 

LOCATION

M-40 Highway near 80th Avenue, Porter Township

 

INCIDENT #

79247-08

 

DRIVER #1

Sheri Schweizer, 43 years-old, Schoolcraft  

 

INJURIES TO #1

Schweizer received facial injuries, refused medical treatment