KALAMAZOO, Mich. – A 49-year-old man who was recently released from federal prison on drug offenses was reportedly caught with about six pounds of assorted drugs.
According to authorities, police in Kalamazoo executed a search warrant on June 16 as part of an investigation into drug sales. Matthew Lipsey Jr. and 25-year-old Letahzia Petty were taken into custody.
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During the search, police reportedly seized about 0.75 pounds of fentanyl, 0.25 pounds of crack cocaine, 1 ounce of cocaine, and about 5 pounds of marijuana. Miscellaneous drug paraphernalia and cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales were also confiscated.
Police said Lipsey was released from federal prison in 2025 on drug offenses and was on federal supervised release at the time of his arrest.
Both Lipsey and Petty were both charged on June 18 with delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance. Bond for each was set at $100,000.
Lipsey remains lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.
A third suspect, a 25-year-old man, was not arrested, but could face charges.
The investigation is ongoing.