Date:  September 25^th, 2022

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

Contact:  Capt. Craig Habel, KDPS Criminal Investigation Division 269-337-8139 

Kalamazoo, MI: 

On September 25^th, 2022 at approximately 4:40pm, Public Safety Officers (PSO) responded to a business in the 1700 block of South Westnedge for a report of an armed robbery.    

PSO’s arrived and were advised a lone male suspect approached the checkout lane, presented a handgun, and robbed the business of an undisclosed amount of money.  The suspect then fled the store on foot.  PSO’s made attempts to locate the suspect but were unable to find him. 

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’0”, wearing a mask, dark blue hoodie, and black pants.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:

Lt. M. Ferguson #12557

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Date: Sept 19, 2022

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

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, Michigan: On Monday, September 19, 2022, at approximately 11:30p.m. a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer was in the 600 block of E Michigan when a traffic violation was observed on a vehicle. After contact was made with the driver, a 27-year-old Kalamazoo resident, a gun was seen sticking out under the driver’s seat.

Additionally, contact was made with the other two passengers, a 17-year-old Kalamazoo resident and a 21-year-old Kalamazoo Resident, two additional guns were located.

All three individuals were placed under arrest for various felony charges to include CCW; Possession of a Stolen Firearm; Resisting and Obstructing; Felon in Possession of a Firearm; and parole violation.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority:

Lt. Gretchen Mayo

Date:  September 17^th, 2022

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

Contact:  Capt. Craig Habel, KDPS Criminal Investigation Division 269-337-8139 

Kalamazoo, MI: 

On September 17^th, 2022 at approximately 4:20pm, Public Safety Officers (PSO) responded to the 100 block of E. Walnut after a male was seen throwing a “Molotov Cocktail” at an unoccupied KDPS patrol vehicle.  PSO’s arrived and confirmed that an incendiary device had been thrown at the car which caused minor fire damage. 

Several witnesses reported the suspect, who had thrown the device, was seen fleeing the area on foot.  The witnesses followed the suspect and guided PSO’s to his whereabouts.  PSO’s located the suspect and he was arrested. The suspect, 30-year-old male from Kalamazoo, was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on multiple felony charges. 

The patrol car suffered minor damage.  The fire was put out by bystanders in the area using fire extinguishers.  A photograph of the patrol car will be provided. 

The Kalamazoo Department of Public of Public Safety extends its condolences to the friends and family of the victim.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:

Lt. M. Ferguson #12557

Date:  September 17^th, 2022

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

Contact:  Capt. Craig Habel, KDPS Criminal Investigation Division 269-337-8139 

Kalamazoo, MI: 

****UPDATE: As of 4:45pm, South Westnedge is now open to southbound traffic. There is a temporary lane closure but this will not take long.

On September 17^th, 2022 at approximately 1:20pm, Public Safety Officers (PSO) responded to the 800 block of N. Westnedge Ave. for a report of a single vehicle crash.  PSO’s arrived and found a single vehicle that had crashed into a tree and a light pole.  The driver of the vehicle was found unconscious and quickly transported to an area Hospital.  The driver, 25-year-old female from Kalamazoo, was later pronounced dead.  Her name is being withheld at this time. 

The driver was the lone occupant in the vehicle.  Nobody else was injured because of the crash.  No other vehicles were involved.  The crash is currently being investigated but speed is believed to be a factor.  South Westnedge is closed from West Paterson to West North St.  We ask that you avoid this area and find an alternative route.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public of Public Safety extends its condolences to the friends and family of the victim.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:

Lt. M. Ferguson #12557

Date: 9/17/22

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

Contact: KDPS Criminal Investigations Division 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo Public Safety investigates homicide

Kalamazoo, MI:

On September 17th, 2022, at approximately 4:42 a.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the 1400 block of Washington Avenue after receiving a report of shots fired and a subject who had been struck by gunfire. First arriving PSOs located a male lying in the road with apparent gunshot wounds. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The victim is a 30 year old male from Kalamazoo. His identity is not being released at this time.

Public Safety detectives responded to investigate the incident. As of the time of this news release, no arrest has been made.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100


By authority of:

Lt. Robert Holdwick

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