Kalamazoo Public Safety

News Release

Date: October 13, 2018

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139

Fatal Motor Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident

Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, October 12, 2018, at 10:08 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle near the intersection of West Michigan Avenue and Kenbrooke Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 40-year-old female lying in the roadway with severe injuries. Life-saving measures were attempted, but the female succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

It was determined the victim was struck by two different vehicles while crossing the street. Both vehicles remained on scene, and alcohol-use by the drivers of the vehicles was not believed to be a factor in the accident.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8994, or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Sergeant Richard McCall

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***UPDATE***

Date: October 16, 2018

On October 12^th, 2018, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to an accident on W. Michigan near Kenbrooke Court.  Officers found that a female had attempted to cross the roadway, and was struck by two different vehicles.  As a result of this accident, Krystal Gayle Lawrence, a 40 year old Kalamazoo resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety extends its condolences to the surrounding family and friends who have been impacted by this loss. The investigation is on-going at this time.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:   Captain Brad Misner

Kalamazoo, MI:  On October 14, 2018, at approximately 10:39 a.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers were dispatched to the 1200-block of Douglas Ave. in reference to a stabbing.  Upon arrival, officers located a 38-year-old female who had been stabbed several times.  The suspect fled the scene, and was last seen running westbound from the area of Douglas Ave.  A K-9 track was attempted however, the suspect was not located.  The female was transported to Bronson Hospital where she is in fair condition.

Anyone having 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

By authority of: Sgt. Brandon Noble

Date:              October 14, 2018

Address:         150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:         Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Saturday, October 13, 2018, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to 4600 W. KL Ave. for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.  The employees reported that a lone male entered the business armed with a handgun and demanded money from them.  Officers arrived on scene within one minute of the time of call, but the suspect had already fled from the business on foot with an unknown amount of money.  A K-9 track was conducted, but the suspect was not located.  No employees or customers were injured.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’6”, with a scruffy beard, wearing a grey sweatshirt, and jeans. The suspect had a bandanna partially covering his face.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to call the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8120 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Doug Hubbell

Date:              October 13, 2018

Address:         150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:         Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Friday, October 12, 2018, at 10:08 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle near the intersection of West Michigan Avenue and Kenbrooke Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 40-year-old female lying in the roadway with severe injuries.  Life-saving measures were attempted, but the female succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.  It was determined the victim was struck by two different vehicles while crossing the street.  Both vehicles remained on scene, and alcohol-use by the drivers of the vehicles was not believed to be a factor in the accident.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8994, or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of:

Sergeant Richard McCall

Date:              October 13, 2018

Address:         150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:         Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139

Date: October 11th, 2018

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Misner, 337-8120

Burglary 3600 Vanrick Dr, ATM taken

Kalamazoo, MI: On October 11th, 2018 at 2:39 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a report of an alarm in the 3600 block of Vanrick Dr. Upon arrival it was apparent that forced entry had been made into the business. A K-9 track was conducted but the suspects were not located. Upon reviewing surveillance video, the suspects were observed stealing an ATM machine from inside and quickly exiting. Both suspects were wearing masks at the time of the incident.

Anyone have 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: Lt VanderKlok

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