Child Abuse Suspect Sought by Public Safety Officers

Kalamazoo, MI:  Public Safety Officers responded to Bronson Hospital yesterday at 5:53pm on a report of a child abuse.  Officers discovered a two year old child being treated for injuries consistent with physical abuse.

The child sustained blunt force trauma to his abdomen and suffered from multiple bruises on his body.  The child is currently in stable condition at Bronson Hospital.

Public Safety Officers are searching for Kevin Taylor, age 18.  His last known address is in the 1100 block of Bridge St. in Kalamazoo.

This afternoon the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office issued a two count warrant for the arrest of Mr. Taylor.  One count of First Degree Felony Child Abuse and one count of Domestic Violence. 

Anyone with information on whereabouts of Kevin Taylor is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100, www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

By authority of:

Lt. David O’Strander

Date:  01-17-13

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:  Capt. Victor Ledbetter    269-337-8139