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Critical incident update from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

April 8, 2021 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 8, 2021
Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

Kalamazoo, Mich. – Officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) responded to the 1200 block of N. Church Street to investigate the report of felonious assault where a firearm was pointed at the reporting victims on the evening of Wednesday, April 7,2021. 

When officers arrived they located the suspected vehicle that was occupied with persons of interest related to the assault.  During the investigation, one of the occupants was ordered out of the vehicle. As they stepped out of the vehicle, the officers conducted a search of the individuals.

During this search, a firearm was found and the subject began actively fighting with officers.  Additional officers were requested to the scene to help safely detain the individual suspected of the felonious assault.  The first subject, a 15-year-old Kalamazoo resident, sustained only minor injuries and was arrested on multiple felony charges.

After the first subject was apprehended, a second subject from the vehicle also began fighting with officers. This second subject was arrested without any injuries on felony charges stemming from the investigation.

While being transported, the juvenile suspect complained of the tightness of the handcuffs and, within sound judgement and within policy, the officer stopped to check/adjust the handcuffs as needed to prevent any potential injury.  While adjusting the handcuffs, the subject tried to escape police custody by pushing past the officer and later biting the officer multiple times on her head. The officer was able to secure the juvenile back in the vehicle without further injury and continued the transport to the hospital for a medical evaluation from the original incident.

A subsequent search of the vehicle on Church Street located a second handgun related to the original felonious assault complaint.  In total, 3 Kalamazoo residents were arrested on numerous felony charges and 2 firearms recovered. 

“At the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, we are committed to providing fair and impartial treatment to citizens during every encounter – including during investigations – and treating everyone involved with dignity and respect,” said Vernon Coakley, Chief of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.  Body camera and vehicle dash camera footage from this incident as well as police reports are being reviewed to add clarity to the actualities about what happened in this situation.  Furthermore, we will be working with the prosecutor as to when we can release captured video footage, so our community has the facts.”

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Filed Under: News Releases

Subject shot 1000 N Rose Street

August 23, 2020 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Date:  Sunday, August 23, 2020

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

Contact:  Captain Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8120

On August 23, 2020, at approximately 11:02 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to reports of 7 to 15 shots fired near the 1000 block of N Rose Street.  Officers arrived to find several shell casings on the roadway and obtained information that someone had been shot.  Shortly after officers arrived on scene, an adult male victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound that occurred during this incident.   

KDPS is looking for a smaller white SUV that the shots were fired from.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269)337-8120, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt VanderKlok

Filed Under: Uncategorized

House Fire 1300 Alamo Ave

August 22, 2020 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Date:  Saturday, August 22, 2020

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

Contact:  Captain Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120

On August 22, 2020, at approximately 6:46 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to a report of a house fire in the 1300 block of Alamo Ave.  The initial report indicated that there were kids inside the home.  Upon arrival the front porch was on fire with smoke coming from the windows.  Separate teams of firefighters addressed the active fire while others searched the home for occupants.  No one was located inside.

The fire was contained to the front porch with smoke extending inside the home, the cause of the fire appears suspicious and is under investigation by the Fire Marshals office. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269)337-8120, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt VanderKlok

Filed Under: Uncategorized

House Fire 100 Prospect

August 21, 2020 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Date:  Friday, August 21, 2020

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

Contact:  Captain Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120

On August 21, 2020, at approximately 1:13 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety, assisted by the Kalamazoo Township Fire Department, responded to a report of a house fire in the 100 block of Prospect.  Upon arrival there was smoke coming from the eaves of the residence.  An interior attack was attempted but the fire had spread into the attic and eventually compromised conditions inside. Fire fighters continued to fight the fire from outside.  Fire Fighters are still on scene working to fully extinguish the fire, the Fire Marshals office will continue to investigate the cause of the fire. 

The residence had been evacuated prior to our arrival, the Red Cross is assisting the family who resided in the home.  No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269)337-8120, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt VanderKlok

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Subject shot 3600 E Cork St

August 21, 2020 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Date: Friday, August 21, 2020

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

Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8120

Subject shot 3600 E Cork St

On August 21, 2020, at approximately 5:25 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to reports of shots being fired with a victim on scene in the 3600 block of E Cork Street. An adult male victim was found on scene and is being treated.

KDPS is looking for 4 black males in a smaller silver or gray SUV that fled the scene Westbound on E Cork Street following the shooting. Officers are still on scene investigating this incident at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269)337-8120, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt VanderKlok

Filed Under: Uncategorized

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