Date: April 13, 2021
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matthew Elzinga, Operations Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:
On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 around 10 pm, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the 400 Block of W. Walnut Street regarding a porch fire. Arriving officers moved swiftly to address not only the active fire at the porch, but evacuation of residents still interior. Four total residents were assisted out of the home through search and rescue efforts. An 80-year-old resident was located inside the residence and transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation. She is in stable condition.
Kalamazoo Public Safety officers made immediate efforts to extinguish the blaze and within minutes of fire suppression efforts and interior overhaul the fire was snuffed out. The Fire Marshall responded for further investigation and the cause is still being determined.
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: Friday, April 2, 2021
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 0125 a.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a structure fire in the 3600 block of Swift Drive. Upon arrival, there was heavy fire and smoke coming from a trailer. The extreme heat and flames caught a neighboring trailer on fire as well. The occupants of both trailers were able to get out safely.
After about 40 minutes, the fires were completely extinguished; no injuries to any citizens or firefighters were reported. The American Red Cross was notified as well.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshall.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt. Gretchen Mayo

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Date: March 27, 2021
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, Michigan: On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at approximately 02:10 a.m. a Kalamazoo Public Safety officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 700 block of E Vine for a traffic violation. During the course of the traffic stop officers located a firearm that was later found to be stolen.
The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested on multiple felony warrants. A 30-year-old passenger and Kalamazoo resident was arrested for multiple felony weapons offenses.
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:
Lt. Gretchen Mayo

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

************UPDATE************

West Main is back open for travel in both directions.

Kalamazoo, MI: On Thursday, March 4th at approximately 9:50 PM, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to a roll over traffic crash on W. Main near Thompson Street. The driver, a 24-year-old Kalamazoo resident, lost control of her car and struck a tree before rolling over. The driver was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The accident is still under investigation.
Kalamazoo Public Safety is still on scene investigating the crash, please seek an alternate route for travel. An update will be sent out when the area is open for travel.
Anyone with information is asked to call 337-8994; Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt. Gretchen Mayo

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Date: Thursday, February 04, 2021
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Ryan Bridges, 269-762-2922
Kalamazoo, MI:
On 02-04-2021 around 830 pm, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. Stockbridge Ave. KDPS Officers were addressing gun related crime originating from this residential district. The vehicle occupants were contacted and during the investigation a semi-automatic firearm was observed inside of the vehicle. The firearm was recovered and subsequently determined to be stolen.
As a result, a 36-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested and charged with several felonies. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.
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. Tim Millard

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