Kentwood police recover $10K cash and cocaine in recent arrest

Kentwood police arrested at least one person after investigators recovered $10,172 and 2,235.2 grams of cocaine, along with two illegal guns. The Kentwood Police Department's Special Investigations Unit announced the seizure on Sunday, noting that drug trafficking and illegal firearms often drive violent crime in the community.

Since the start of 2026, the unit has seized a total of 3,809.1 grams of cocaine and 10 illegal guns. Additional seizures this year included 46.5 grams of crack cocaine, 68 MDMA pills, 3,909.1 grams of heroin and fentanyl, and 655 grams of meth.

Most recently, investigators conducted a traffic stop on Sept. 18 that yielded $21,629 in cash, 8.8 grams of cocaine, 4.1 grams of ecstasy, and 60 hydrocodone/acetaminophen pills. Police also searched another location to recover further narcotics and cash.

Authorities stated that removing illegal drugs and firearms from the streets helps disrupt criminal activity and reduce potential violence. Residents with information about suspicious activity are encouraged to contact the Kentwood Police Department or the Silent Observer.

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