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Kalamazoo, MI - On June 15, 2013 at about 1334 hrs Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the report of a traffic crash at the intersection of Lake Street and the I-94 business loop. A passenger car had been struck by a pickup truck in the intersection. It appears the pickup truck driver ran the red light while travelling on the I-94 business loop. The driver of the passenger car was trapped inside and had to be extricated from the vehicle. She was transported to a local hospital with what appear to be non life-threatening injuries. The occupants of the second vehicle declined medical attention at the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.
Authority: Sgt Lisa Moore
Date: June 15, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Zuniga (269) 337- 8124
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Armed Robbery Suspects from the Knight’s Inn
Kalamazoo: Public Safety Officers investigated an armed robbery at the Knight’s Inn at 1211 S. Westnedge Ave. on June 9th at 10:03pm.
The two suspects are described as: a heavy set black female, 5’4” to 5’5” tall. She was wearing black hooded sweatshirt and pink shirt, gray shorts and sunglasses. She also wears a ring on her left hand.
The second suspect is a white male with thin build and a mustache. He is described as being about 6’2” tall, wearing a brown and white striped polo shirt and a dark colored baseball cap. He was wearing blue jeans and sunglasses. The suspect had either a khaki or camouflaged color backpack as well.
Date: 06-14-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Two Suffer Minor Injuries From Shooting Incident
Kalamazoo: Public Safety Officers were sent to the 900 block Stockbridge St. this morning at about 1:21 AM after a person suffering a minor gunshot wound arrived at Bronson Hospital. Officers encountered another person inside a home on Stockbridge St., also suffering from a minor gunshot injury. Both individuals were treated at Bronson Hospital and released.
The shooting stemmed from an altercation between two groups of individuals leading up to shots being fired. Officers are attempting to locate three suspects in this incident. They are described as a black male, being between 40-55 years of age, 5’6”-5’8” tall and weighing about 160lbs. He has a gray balding hairline and was wearing a light blue sweat suit. The other two suspects are black males in their 20’s, one was wearing a white and red horizontal striped shirt.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 06-13-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Kalamazoo: The Omni Community Credit Union at 1609 E. Cork St. was robbed this afternoon at approximately 2:25pm. A lone male subject entered the bank and displayed a note to the teller demanding money. The suspect then fled on foot from the bank and was last seen running north on Morgan St. from E. Cork St.
Officers conducted a search for the suspect in the area. PSO Kelly Pittelkow and her K9 Nero tracked the suspect, along with PSO Lindsey Denharder to the area of Lowell St. and E. Cork St. They were able to locate the suspect at a home in this area. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and evidence of the crime was recovered by officers.
The suspect is a 33 year old man from Kalamazoo. He is currently lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail on a charge of Bank Robbery.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 06-12-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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SIX DRUG SEARCH WARRANTS SERVED IN LAST TWO DAYS AS PART OF SUMMER INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NEIGHBORHOODS
Kalamazoo, MI: On June 4th and June 5th, 2013, The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Community Outreach and Problem Solving Division (C.O.P.S), with the assistance of The Kalamazoo Metro Special Weapons and Tactics Team (KMSWAT) executed six search warrants in the City of Kalamazoo. This was part of the C.O.P.S. Division summer initiative to improve the quality of life in the neighborhoods.
Over the past two days, search warrants were executed in the 600 block of Florence Street, the 500 block of Ada Street, the 700 and 1000 blocks of Cobb Street, and two in the 500 block of Elizabeth Street. As a result of the operation, over 11 pounds of marijuana, heroin with an approximate street value of $4200, over 10 grams of crack cocaine, and a bullet proof vest were seized.
Several arrests were made, including a 25-year-old resident from the 600 block of Florence Street, Theodore Thompson. Thompson was arraigned on charges for Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Maintaining a Drug House. He is currently being held in the Kalamazoo County Jail on a $25,000 cash bond. Two brothers who reside in the 500 block of Ada Street were also arrested and arraigned in 8th District Court. 31-year-old Tremayne Williams was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine and 29-year-old Darrius Williams charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine and Delivery of Marijuana. Both have been released on bond. As the investigations continue, more charges will be sought for additional suspects.
The execution of these search warrants were part of an overall strategy to target activity which disturbs, disrupts, and affects the quality of life in our neighborhoods. The initiative began on April 22nd with blight reduction in the neighborhood. This was done in partnership with The North side Association for Community Development (NACD), City of Kalamazoo Community Planning & Development, Public Services, and Kalamazoo Probations and Enhancement Program (KPEP). KPEP volunteers picked up trash, city inspectors canvassed the area to address any housing violations, public services utilized street sweepers to clean the streets, and public safety officers addressed any Junk Auto violations. These departments addressed over 60 blight homes, 17 junk automobiles, the trimming of overgrown trees along the roadways and sidewalks to enhance lighting, and 75 bags of trash in the streets were collected. This Crime Prevention by Environmental Design Project will enhance the look of our city and will bring pride of ownership to our residents.
This initiative will continue throughout the summer which will include foot and bicycle patrols in the neighborhoods as well as outreach programs for our youth.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drugs or firearms activity is urged to contact the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team at 269-337-8880, or report an anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com. If anyone would like to report tips or information on blight conditions, please contact the Community Policing Unit at 269-337-8244 or www.kalamazoopublicsafety.org.
By authority of: Captain David Boysen
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Kalamazoo, MI - On May 28, 2013 at 0638 hrs Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Circle K at 4117 Portage Rd. An unknown suspect entered the store brandishing a handgun and demanded money from the clerks. The suspect fled the store on foot. A K9 track was attempted but the suspect was not located. No one was injured during the robbery.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’07”, with a thin build. His age is estimated between 25-35 years of age. He was last seen wearing khaki shorts, a black sweatshirt with the hood up, and a blue scarf over his face.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.
Date: May 28, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Ledbetter (269) 337- 8139
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, at approximately 2:16 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Cobb St. Responding officers located two victims, a man and a woman, in critical condition suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victims were transported to local hospitals, one to Bronson and the other to Borgess. The female victim was pronounced dead upon arrival to the hospital. The male victim remains in critical condition.
Suspects have not been identified at this time. Detectives continue to investigate this shooting.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: May 21st, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at approximately 1:32 a.m, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 1000 block of Washington St. on a report of multiple gun shots. Upon arrival, the suspects and intended victim(s) had fled from the scene. Officers found several spent bullet casings at the location of the shooting. One of the bullets penetrated an exterior wall of residence in the 1100 block of Washington eventually lodging into an interior living room wall. No one inside the home was injured.
Just minutes after the shooting, PSO David Miller observed two suspicious subjects hiding in the 1200 block of Portage Rd. As PSO Miller made contact with the subjects, one of them placed a Tec-9 assault pistol on the ground next to a parked vehicle. The two suspects were arrested without incident.
The first suspect, a 17 year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested on the charges Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Discharging a Firearm into a Dwelling and Possession of a Firearm While Under the Age of 18. The second suspect, a 23 year- old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested on a bond violation and outstanding warrant. Both suspects were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail pending review of this investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: May 3rd, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo: Public Safety Officers had responded to a report of a shooting at Dayshas Convenience Store in the 700 block of Douglas St. on Friday night, 04-26-13 at 11:38pm. Officers discovered a 23 year old Kalamazoo man suffering from multiple gun shot wounds and a 49 year old Kalamazoo man suffering from a single gun shot wound.
Through the course of the investigation, officers located and arrested Robert Earl Pratt Jr. of Kalamazoo, age 26. Mr. Pratt was arraigned in 8th District Court on 04-29-13 on 2 counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, 2 counts of Felony Firearms and 1 count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Mr. Pratt is currently being held in the Kalamazoo County Jail on a $250,000 bond. Mr. Pratt’s preliminary examination is scheduled for May 13th.
The 23 year old victim is currently being treated at Bronson Hospital for his injuries. He is listed in serious condition. The 49 year old victim has been released from the hospital. The names of the victims are not being released at this time.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 05-01-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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During the summer of 2013, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety will be hosting a Male and Female Leadership Training Academy in June and August. The Leadership Academies were established to provide young men and women (ages 13-16) with a structured one week learning environment. The Youth Leadership Academy is designed to challenge the participants mentally and physically while learning key aspects in leadership.
The participants that attend the Youth Leadership Academy are introduced to a highly structured environment in which they will live. This would include classroom activities, outdoor leadership reaction course and rappel tower are a few of the activities the youth will engage in.
The Youth Leadership Academies will be hosted at the Fort Custer Military Training Base in Augusta, Michigan. The young men will attend June 23rd to June 28th and the young women will attend August 11th to August 16th. Approximately 30-35 young men and women will be chosen from an application and interview process to attend the Leadership Academy in June and August.
Application packets are available at Public Safety Headquarters and on the Kalamazoo Public Safety web site: www.Kalamazoopublicsafety.org
There is no cost to participate in the Leadership Academy. All uniforms, meals, and housing is provided free of charge for all young men and women attending the Academy. For additional information please contact C.O.P.S./Community Policing Sergeant Timothy Randall at kdpsla@kalamazoocity.org or 269-337-8244.
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