Flash mob robbery, mom charged in crash that killed her 3 kids & more top stories

by News Channel 3

Sat, July 23rd 2022, 6:55 PM UTC

A screen grab from a surveillance video of several individuals stealing thousands in merchandise from an Ulta Beauty in Oshtemo Township, Mich. Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office/WWMT){p}{/p}

Some first responders congregated in front of a home on South 39th Street after the scene was mostly cleared (Chris Yu/WWMT)

Leticia Gonzales, 30, of Holland Township, is charged with three counts of operating while intoxicated causing death after the February wreck that killed her three children. (Ottawa County Sheriff's Office/WWMT){p}{/p}

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A screen grab from a surveillance video of several individuals stealing thousands in merchandise from an Ulta Beauty in Oshtemo Township, Mich. Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office/WWMT)

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Below are News Channel 3's top stories from the week of July 17.

Flash mob robbery suspects at large, law enforcement fears rise in West Michigan

Surveillance video shows a group of suspects enter Ulta, stuff products into bags and leave in less than a minute.

The burglaries happened July 11 and July 13. More than $16,000 worth of merchandise was stolen, investigators said.

Full story: Flash mob robbery suspects at large, law enforcement fears rise in West Michigan

Motive unclear for man accused of shooting at random Kalamazoo County drivers

A 47-year-old Kalamazoo man is awaiting an arraignment for numerous felony charges after reportedly shooting at cars in Kalamazoo County Monday night.

Deputies responded to the area of E. MN Avenue and S. 39th Street in Charleston Township after a person called 911 and said a neighbor fired at his car when they drove by, according to Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller.

Full story: Motive unclear for man accused of shooting at random Kalamazoo County drivers

Mom charged in crash that killed her 3 children in Holland Township

A West Michigan woman was arrested and charged in a crash that killed three of her children in Holland Township in February.

Leticia Gonzales, 30, was charged with three courts of operating while intoxicated causing death. She had a synthetic opioid in her system, Sheriff's Office Capt. Jake Sparks said.

Full story: Mom charged in crash that killed her 3 children in Holland Township

Father and son die in fatal crash in Constantine Township

Two people were killed in a head-on collision involving a semi truck and pickup truck in St. Joseph County Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened on US-131 between Youngs Prairie Road and Quarterline Road in Constantine Township.

Full story: Father and son die in fatal crash in Constantine Township

Amtrak train delayed over 8 hours in Kalamazoo

An Amtrak Train from Chicago was delayed in Kalamazoo by over eight hours Thursday night.

Wolverine Train 354 was stopped in Kalamazoo due to signaling issues, according to the Amtrak Alerts Twitter page.

Full story: Amtrak train delayed over 8 hours in Kalamazoo

Nine people shot at 'large party' in Kalamazoo, police say

Nine people were taken to the hospital after being shot at a large party early Saturday morning, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said.

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All nine victims are Kalamazoo residents who were treated at local hospitals and are listed in stable condition.

Full story: Nine people shot at 'large party' in Kalamazoo, police say

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