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Teenager arrested after traffic stop reveals drugs and stolen firearm

Posted at 5:41 AM, Nov 14, 2020
and last updated 2020-11-14 05:41:02-05

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident has been arrested after authorities found drugs and a stolen assault rifle in his vehicle.

Around midnight this morning on Alamo Avenue near Douglas Apartments, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers pulled over a vehicle in relation to X-Train activity.

The suspect got out and ran, but was quickly apprehended and brought down. Further investigation revealed narcotics and a stolen rifle from the City of Kalamazoo. The 19-year-old has been booked at Kalamazoo County Jail on multiple weapons offenses.

This is still an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.