Kalamazoo, MI: On 12-09-15 at approximately 8:15 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the area of Ada and Woodbury in reference to the victim of a Larceny from Vehicle following the suspects’ car to this location. Once in the area of Woodbury and Ada one of the passengers of the suspect vehicle got out of the car, and the victim continued to follow the suspect car.

Pso Brian Veltman was arriving in the area at this time, and was approaching the intersection of Simpson and Ada. Pso Veltman then observed the passenger who had exited the suspect car firing a handgun at the victim’s car in the intersection. Pso Veltman attempted contact with the suspect but he fled on foot, and was apprehended in the 600 Block of W. North by Pso Veltman and Pso Reiber. The handgun was located a short distance away from the suspect as he had discarded it during the foot pursuit.

The suspect was identified as a 27 year old male Kalamazoo resident. He was arrested on the charges of Assault with Intent, Resisting and Obstructing, Felony Firearm and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail pending review by the Prosecutors office. The suspect vehicle fled the scene, and was not located.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority of Lt. Michael Kelley

Date: December 9th, 2015
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, (269) 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday December 7th, 2015, at approximately 7:21 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 500 block of Florence Street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a 21 year-old male with a gunshot wound to the arm. The victim was transported to Bronson Hospital for medical treatment. The injuries are non-life threatening. There are no suspects and it is not clear what events preceded the shooting. Kalamazoo Public Safety officers continue to investigate.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Date: December 7th, 2015
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers will take thirty Kalamazoo area children Christmas shopping. They will be purchasing gifts for their families and well as themselves. This event will take place at Meijer’s on Gull Road.

Meijer’s Corporation has again partnered with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety in sponsoring the 2015 “Shop with a Public Safety Officer” holiday event by donating $3,500. Meijer’s Corporation has been a proud sponsor for the past six years.

“Shop with a Public Safety Officer” was developed to help Kalamazoo area families during this holiday season. We sincerely hope this program will continue to help bring the spirit of Christmas into their homes with holiday gifts. The program also allows area children a chance to interact with police officers from Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department, Kalamazoo Township Police Department, and Western Michigan University Police Department in a positive setting.

This is truly an example of a corporation taking part and making a difference in its community. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to thank the Meijer’s Corporation of Kalamazoo for making this event possible.

By authority of: Sergeant Matt Elzinga
C.O.P.S. Division “Community Outreach and Problem Solving”

Date: December 7, 2015
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt David Boysen (269) 337-8880