Kalamazoo, MI:

On Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 around 3:56 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 500 block of S Riverview Drive for reports of a semi-truck that had rolled over. Upon officer’s arrival, a semi-truck was found to be on its passenger side in the north bound lane. The driver complained of minor shoulder pain, however refused all medical treatment.

The Operation Division is investigating this incident. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this accident. The driver of the semi-truck was cited for driving without due care.

Anyone having 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: Sgt. Scott Miller

Date: October 9th, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Matt Huber, Operations Division, 337-8994

Kalamazoo, MI-

On Monday, October 1st 2018 around 07:00 am, an alert business owner in the 1300 block of Fulford contacted Kalamazoo Public Safety dispatch after viewing a subject inside his facility on the video security system. Public Safety officers quickly arrived into the area and approached on foot. A male pushing a wheelbarrow full of items was observed leaving the business and was promptly apprehended without incident. When the business owner arrived he confirmed that the items in the wheelbarrow had been stolen from inside of the business.

The suspect, identified as a 50 year old male, was arrested on the charge of breaking and entering. The male was lodged at the Kalamazoo County jail.

Kalamazoo Public Safety encourages business owners and residents to have video and/or security systems in place to be able to assist law enforcement with the apprehension and identification of suspects in criminal cases.

Anyone having information regarding this incident, or any other crimes in Kalamazoo, is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Sgt. Brian Cake

Date: October 1, 2018

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI

On Sunday, August 26th, 2018 at approximately 12:15 pm, a Kalamazoo Public Safety officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1300 block of Clinton St. While on the traffic stop an odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was later searched and a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol was located under the driver’s seat. A quantity of marijuana was also located on the passenger of the vehicle. The driver was identified as a 27 year old Kalamazoo resident. He was arrested for the charges of carrying a concealed weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County jail. The passenger, a 20 year old Kalamazoo resident, is facing charges of possession of marijuana.

Anyone having 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: Sgt. Steven Heyduck

Date: Sunday, August 26, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Matt Huber, Operations Division, 337-8994

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Saturday, August 25, 2018 around 5:52 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety received multiple calls of shots fired in the area of Interfaith Homes in the 1000 block of Interfaith Boulevard. Several officers responded and located a 23 year old female suffering from a gunshot wound to her abdominal region. The female was transported to Bronson Hospital where she is being treated for non life-threatening injuries. At this time, suspect information is limited and officers are in the preliminary stages of the investigation.

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: Lt Danielle Guilds

Date: August 25th, 2018

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

Contact: Acting Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 2:12 p.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the intersection of N. Sage Street and W. Main Street, regarding a rollover crash.

KDPS officers responded and located a two car crash that occurred and one of the vehicles came to a rest on its roof. The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the rollover vehicle, a 55 year old Kalamazoo resident, was northbound on Sage St and failed to yield the right of way as he entered the intersection and was subsequently struck by a westbound vehicle driven by a 44 year old Kalamazoo resident. Both drivers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Their injuries are not considered life threatening.

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

By authority of: Sgt. Scott VanderEnde

Date: August 18, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Matt Huber, Operations Division, 337-8140