Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020

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

Contact:  Captain Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 900 block of Charlotte Avenue in reference to the report of a subject who had been stabbed.

Officers arrived in the area and located a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds.  The victim reported being approached by an unknown suspect who demanded property from them.  The victim stated that when they refused the suspect stabbed them repeatedly before fleeing the area.

Public Safety Officers rendered aid to the victim who was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect has been described as an approximately six-foot-tall black male who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.  The suspect was further described as having the hood of the sweatshirt up over the head and was wearing a black face covering that hid the nose and mouth.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lt. Charles Treppa

Over the past two years, KDPS has experienced an increase in package theft calls for service during the holiday season. With the increase in online shopping, thousands of packages are delivered to homes throughout the season. Most packages are left unattended for several hours, leaving them vulnerable to being stolen.

Security and doorbell cameras are useful during an investigation but do not always deter the thefts from happening. Kalamazoo Public Safety encourages everyone to review the following suggestions that will help prevent them from becoming a victim of package theft.

• Sign up for delivery alerts/pick up packages immediately.
• Request packages be signed for.
• Request packages be delivered to neighbors or friends that will be home.
• If allowed, have packages delivered to work.
• Instruct the delivery company to place the package somewhere out of open view (behind a plant, seating, false wall, etc.).
• Utilize package delivery lockboxes that are approved by USPS and other delivery companies.
• Utilize ship to store options.

With so many residents ordering gifts and everyday items from online sources, this type of crime can affect everyone. In addition to public education, Kalamazoo Public Safety will be increasing neighborhood patrols and enforcement efforts throughout our communities.

The members of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to wish everyone a joyous and safe 2020 holiday season.

By authority of: Sgt. Nathan Garnaat

Date: November 02, 2020

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

Contact: Captain Matt Elzinga, 337-8142

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at approximately 11:50 pm, Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were dispatched to the 1800 block of E Main Street regarding the report of a man with a gun.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted a victim who had fled a home in the area. This individual advised police that they became involved in an altercation with a known person. The altercation was reported to have escalated and the suspect produced a firearm then fired it at the victim.

Officers responded to the home and secured it while applying for a search warrant. During this time, it was established that the suspect was still present in the home. The Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team and Crisis Negotiations team were called to assist. Several telephone contacts were made with the suspect who refused to exit the home.

After an approximate 6-hour standoff entry was made into the home and the suspect was arrested without further incident.

The suspect, a 37-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department Jail where he was lodged and is awaiting arraignment on several weapons and assault charges.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt. Charles Treppa 12780

Date: September 17, 2020

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

Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

On 9-12-20, around 2:00 am, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the 900 block of N Westnedge Ave on a report of shots being fired. There, a 20 year old Kalamazoo female was located who was suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wounds. She was transported to a local hospital. During the investigation, a suspect was identified and arrested nearby. The firearm was also recovered as evidence.

A 24 year old Kalamazoo male was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on 4 felony weapon related offenses.

Anyone having information regarding this incident, or any other crimes in Kalamazoo, is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Sgt. Brian Cake

Date: September 13, 2020

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

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

Date: September 9, 2020

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

Contact:  Captain Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at approximately 11:50 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 600 Block of East Michigan Avenue in reference to reports of a stabbing that occurred.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted a victim who reported an argument with a known acquaintance.  It was reported that the suspect involved in the argument produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the face multiple times.

Public Safety Officers rendered aid to the victim who was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Additional Public Safety Officers converged on the area as a suspect description was relayed from the investigating officers.  The suspect, A 50-year-old Kalamazoo resident was quickly located and arrested.

The suspect was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail and is awaiting arraignment regarding this incident.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lt. Charles Treppa