KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Township manager is currently being investigated by state police.
On Monday, Michigan State Police troopers confirmed that Dexter Mitchell, the Kalamazoo Township manager, is considered a suspect in an ongoing investigation.
Mitchel was not arrested, MSP clarifies.
He left township offices of his own accord and assisted officers at another location.
MSP did not provide further details about the nature of the investigation.
When complete, MSP says the investigation will be forwarded to Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office for review of possible charges.
According to the township website, as manager, Mitchell is responsible for overseeing the township's daily operations, supervising township departments, preparing and annual budget, and appointing employees. He is also supposed to enforce policies adopted by the Township Board.
Mitchell is from Saginaw and graduated from Northwood University with a B.S. in Business Administration, per the biography provided on the township website.
He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Richard DeVos School of Business.
Before coming to Kalamazoo Township, Mitchel served for twelve years in Buena Vista Charter Township as the Township Manager and the Parks and Recreation Director.
This is a developing story. FOX 17 will update as information becomes available.
