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King Hwy and Mills St Gas Leak

September 20, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On, September 19, 2017 at approximately 09:25am KDPS was dispatched to a gas leak at the intersection of E Walnut St and Mills St. Fire personnel arrived to find that a gas line had been compromised due to damage resulting from a water main break.

For precautionary reasons KDPS evacuated two nearby businesses and shut down the intersection of King Hwy and Mills St.

Consumers Energy responded and remedied the problem with the gas line. Kings Hwy and Mills St were reopened to normal traffic resulting in the intersection being closed for approximately one hour.

KDPS thanks the motorists who were diverted during this incident for their patience.

By authority of: Sgt. Nathan Garnaat

Date: September 19, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Vernon Coakley, Operations Division, 269-337-8142

Shots Fired Call Leads to Search Warrant

September 19, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 18th, 2017 at approximately 10:30am, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the 1300 Block of N Church St in reference to a “shots fired” call. The initial call was received from a concerned citizen in the area whom provided limited suspect information. Nonetheless, officers made contact with a 38 year old Kalamazoo resident, whom matched the description of the possible shooter. Throughout the course of the investigation, officers located a firearm and a small quantity of marijuana inside a residence, which was in very close proximity to the initial shots fired call. Based on this information, officers were able to attain a search warrant which was executed at the residence. A subsequent search yielded a large quantity of marijuana and evidence of marijuana distributing.

Several charges will be sought against the Kalamazoo resident.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. David Moran

Date: September 18th, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Armed Home Invasion in 900 Block of Leebarton Ct

September 17, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 17, 2017, at about 3:21 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the report of a home invasion in the 900 block of Leebarton Ct. On arrival, officers interviewed five victims who reported being robbed at gun point while inside a residence. The victims reported having personal property taken from their person and that the suspects fled the area on foot. Officers secured the area and attempted a K9 track. However, the suspects were not located. None of the victims were injured.

The suspects were described as 4 black males who hid their faces. At least one suspect was described as possessing a handgun.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt. Diaz

Date: September 17, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Armed Robbery in 4700 Block of Stadium Dr

September 14, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 14, 2017 at approximately 02:30am KDPS officers responded to a gas station in the 4700 block of Stadium Drive for a report of an Armed Robbery.

A male and female had entered the business and the male suspect pointed a handgun at the store clerk and demanded money. The two suspects then left the store and quickly fled on foot. A police K9 conducted a track of the suspects which led to a nearby parking lot.

Officers were able to check surveillance footage and learned that the two suspects had previously been in the store minutes before the robbery. The two suspects left the store in a vehicle but later returned on foot and committed the robbery.

The following suspect descriptions were obtained:

Suspect #1: Black male in his mid 20’s approximately 5’10”-6’00” tall with a medium build. This suspect was wearing dark gray colored pants, a light gray hooded sweatshirt, black shoes, and was armed with a handgun.

Suspect #2: Black female in her mid 20’s approximately 5’06”, 130 pounds wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt, pajama style jeans, and white tennis shoes. This suspect was also wearing a T-shirt under the sweatshirt with the letters, “U and I,” visible.

Suspect Vehicle: The two suspects were driving a 2011-2013 Ford Focus 4 door that was a bright red color.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority of LT. Craig Habel

Date: September 14, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Home Invasion Suspect Arrested After a Pursuit

September 13, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the report of a domestic where the suspect threatened the victim with a gun. Officers located the suspect’s vehicle leaving the 1300 block of Fox Ridge and attempted to stop the vehicle. The suspect fled in his vehicle leading police on a chase lasting about 18 minutes. Eventually the suspect came to a stop and was arrested without incident.

During the investigation, officers recovered a loaded 40 caliber handgun and an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. The suspect, a 27 year old resident of Kalamazoo, was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on charges including Home Invasion, Operating While Intoxicated, CCW-Auto, Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated, and Fleeing and Eluding.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt. Diaz
Date: September 11, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

King Hwy and Mills St Gas Leak

Shots Fired Call Leads to Search Warrant

Armed Home Invasion in 900 Block of Leebarton Ct

Armed Robbery in 4700 Block of Stadium Dr

Home Invasion Suspect Arrested After a Pursuit

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