Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139
On Wednesday, November 25th at around 9:15 p.m., Officers were patrolling the area of E Main and Sherwood when they heard a series of gunshots in the area. While attempting to locate the source of the gunfire, a victim was located in the 1000 Block of Bridge Street.
Officers immediately began rendering medical aid to the victim who was suffering from a nonlife threatening injury. The victim, a Kalamazoo resident, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspects were described as males wearing dark colored clothing.
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.
No further information is currently available.
Authority:
Sgt. Nicholas DeLeeuw

Kalamazoo Public Safety
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

On Saturday, November 14th, 2020 around midnight, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were monitoring the intersection of Alamo and Douglas Avenue to address recent crowds and X-Train related activity.
A traffic stop was initiated by Officers on a vehicle in the 1300 Block of Alamo Avenue in relation to this activity. A short foot pursuit ensued, and the suspect was apprehended. Further investigation into the vehicle led to Officers locating narcotics, and an assault rifle reported as stolen out of the City of Kalamazoo.
The suspect, identified as a 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for multiple weapons offenses and lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail.
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.
No further information is currently available.
Authority:
Sgt. Nicholas

Kalamazoo Public Safety
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

On Sunday, November 8th, 2020 around 1:30 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers were monitoring the 600 Block of Elizabeth to address quality of life issues, primarily recent crowds and X-Train related activity.
A traffic stop was initiated by Officers on a vehicle in the area. Further investigation led to Officers locating two concealed weapons within the vehicle.
The suspects were identified as Kalamazoo residents and are both 23 years of age. The individuals were lodged at the Kalamazoo County jail for weapons offense charges.
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.
No further information is currently available.
Authority:
Sgt. Nicholas DeLeeuw

Kalamazoo Public Safety
News Release

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matt Elzinga, Operations Division, 337-8142

Kalamazoo, MI: The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has apprehended a woman who was caught on video assaulting a voter returning an absentee ballot today. During the incident, which happened near the drop box located at 415 E. Stockbridge Ave. The suspect grabbed the victim from behind, threw him to the ground, and then struck him several times.
While the motive is unclear, the suspect is believed to have been suffering from mental health issues at the time of the incident.
“In Kalamazoo, we will not tolerate any type of voter interference and we have a plan to ensure every vote is counted and every voter can exercise his or her right safely,” said Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Vernon Coakley. “Fortunately, ballot boxes in Kalamazoo have been affixed with a surveillance camera and we were able to capture images of the suspect. KDPS has located and apprehended the suspect, who has been admitted to a local hospital and is receiving treatment.”
According to Coakley the investigation is ongoing. The victim, a 74-year-old Kalamazoo resident, sustained minor injuries to his hands and knees and was transported by LIFE EMS to Bronson Hospital.
Kalamazoo Public Safety reminds you to report suspicious activity at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt. Gretchen Mayo

Date: October 18th 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Shots Fired
Kalamazoo, MI:
On October 17th 2020, at around 1050 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety notified central dispatch of gun shots that were heard near the 4500 block of Stadium Dr. Immediately after this, numerous calls came to the central dispatch center for gun shots in a parking lot near the 4500 block of Stadium Dr.
Arriving officers were updated on scene of two vehicles that fled the area immediately following the shots. In the parking lot, officers located and seized numerous spent casings. One of the vehicles involved was located and processed for evidence. Currently, there are no reported injuries. The incident is still under investigation.
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: Sgt Keaton Nielsen

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