KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Two people were arrested and several weapons were seized during traffic stops associated with a large gathering New Year’s Day morning in the 2900 block of West Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says a vehicle was observed leaving the area with an equipment violation and was stopped near Kendall Avenue and Howard Street. During the traffic stop a firearm was observed inside the vehicle and seized in the course of the investigation.
While this traffic stop was occurring, multiple gun shots were reported in the 2700 block of West Michigan Avenue. Officers responded and while contacting an occupied vehicle, a firearm was observed in the backseat.
The backseat passenger initially disobeyed lawful orders from officers and grabbed the pistol, attempting to hide it. Officers were able to arrest this subject and secure the firearm safely. During this investigation, two additional firearms were located inside the vehicle with the other passengers.
A female Kalamazoo resident was released on scene while a 22-year-old Portage resident and 38-year-old Kalamazoo resident were arrested on weapons charges.
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