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Errant Gunfire Causes Natural Gas Leak

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Date: Sunday, January 15, 2023

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Sunday, January 15, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of gunfire in the 2600 block of Heatherdowns Lane.

Officers arrived in the area and began canvasing for more information. Officers located multiple residences in this area that appeared to have been struck by gunfire. One of the residence’s natural gas supply line was struck by a bullet causing a significant gas leak.

While officers managed and secured the crime scene additional resources were called to address the natural gas leak and evacuation of nearby residents.  Consumer’s Energy was contacted to respond and mitigate the gas leak.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Subject shot

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Date:  Saturday, January 14, 2023

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

Contact: Capt. Craig Habel, 269-337-8139

Subject shot

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Saturday, January 14, 2023, at approximately 6:46 P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the 1000 block of N Church Street in reference to a shooting.   Upon officers’ arrival, 1 victim was located who was suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim, a 35-year-old Kalamazoo resident was treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and listed in stable condition.  No suspects have been identified.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: 

Lt. Scott Miller

Structure Fire

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Date:  Friday, January 13, 2023  

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

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

Structure Fire

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Friday, January 13, 2023, at approximately 10:10 P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety responded for a report of a structure fire in the 900 block of Douglas Ave.  Upon officers’ arrival, they located smoke and fire coming from the home.  The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes.  There are no reported injuries.

The Kalamazoo Public Safety Fire Marshall is investigating the incident.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: 

Lt. Scott Miller

Date:  January 12th, 2023

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

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

PRESS RELEASE

Narcotics Arrest

Kalamazoo, MI:

On January 12th, 2023 a Kalamazoo Public Safety Sergeant observed narcotics activities occurring in the 900 block of north Westnedge Ave.  In the process of detaining the individuals, the suspects fought with the Sergeant and arriving officers.  A quick response from offices enabled KDPS to take the suspects into custody without further incident and seize illegal drugs.  This response did briefly shut down Westnedge Ave with several patrol vehicles however, the roadway is open for normal travel at this time.

Three Kalamazoo residents were arrested on narcotics charges and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Lieutenant Keaton Nielsen

Shooting Investigation 500 Vernon Street

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Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Saturday, January 7, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of a subject struck by gunfire in the 500 block of Vernon Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located a victim who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim, a 38-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.  The victim’s injuries are considered non-life threatening.

Officers are actively investigating this matter and no additional information is available for release at this time.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

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