Date: December 23, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Huber, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

Dryer Fire

On Sunday, December 23, 2018 at about 1:30 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded for a dryer fire in the 500 block of Stuart Ave. When public safety officers arrived on scene, they located a dryer on fire in the basement of the residence. Several public safety officers were able to quickly extinguish the fire and avoid further damage. The resident was home at the time of the fire and was able to get out safely while calling 911.

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:

Sgt Bentley

On Thursday December 13th, 2018 at approximately 7:15 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to Bronson Hospital for the report of a male that had been shot at an unknown location. The investigation lead officers to the 400 block of Drexel Place. The 30 year old victim is currently in stable condition.

The Criminal Investigation Division is investigating this incident. The investigation is in its early stages at this point and there is limited suspect information. No arrests have been made.

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
Authority: Sgt. Andrew Werkema

Date: December 14, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety CID, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On December 12th, 2018 at about 2300 hours. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Ada Street following a report of shots fired and a subject down. Public Safety officers discovered a male subject had sustained a gunshot wound that was non-life threatening. The 16 year old Kalamazoo man was transported to an area hospital and is currently in stable condition.

The Criminal Investigation Division is investigating this incident. The investigation is in its early stages at this point and there is limited suspect information.
Public Safety encourages anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt Tim Millard

Date: December 13th, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8120

Date: December 6th, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Misner, (269) 337-8120

Armed Robbery 2800 Portage Rd, Suspect Arrested

Kalamazoo, MI: On Thursday December 6th, 2018, at approximately 8:15P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the area of 2800 Portage Rd for a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at a business. Employees were able to provide a detailed description of the suspect as officers set up a perimeter and began a K-9 track. An officer on perimeter observed the suspect and made contact near the intersection of Portage Rd and Cork St. During the contact stolen money, a facsimile firearm and additional evidence was recovered. The suspect was identified as a 37 year old Kalamazoo man and was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on charges related to the armed robbery.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)337-8120 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Lt VanderKlok

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