Date:  Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at approximately 930 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of W Michigan regarding an armed robbery of a business.

It was reported by a patron of the business that a robbery was in progress. The suspect, an unidentified male subject was armed with a gun and demanding money. There was about a 5-minute delay in reporting the crime and the suspect had left on foot; officers flooded the area in an effort to find him. The suspect left the store with an undetermined amount of cash and was not located.

The suspect is described as an African American male; approximately 40 years old; average build; black coat; gray camouflage pants; light colored shoes; white COVID mask; and wearing sunglasses.   

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100

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:  November 6, 2021

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

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 296-337-8994                 

Kalamazoo, MI: 

On November 6, 2021 around 6:45pm Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the intersection of S Burdick St and Millview Ave on a report of a two-car, head-on crash with occupants possibly trapped inside.  Upon arrival, officers located two critically injured occupants, one from each of the two vehicles. The driver of the north bound vehicle, who had self-extricated, was also provided care for significant injuries. 

Care was provided to the three subjects, two of which were extricated from their vehicles by KDPS.  Their status is still listed as “critical” at a local hospital.  The driver of the north bound vehicle is in “stable” condition and receiving treatment.

A KDPS accident investigator processed the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. 

S Burdick St was shut down for approximately three hours during this investigation to allow KDPS to safely care for injured subjects and to process the scene.

If anyone has information concerning this incident, they are asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sergeant Daniel Chenier

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Suspect is a white male, about 5’9”, Medium Build, Dark hair, facial stubble, unknow eyes, age est. early 20’sAt the time of the Robbery was wearing a Black Hoodie or Jacket with unknown lighter colored insignia on the front, dark winter hat with a bill, “gator” style face mask (Like a stretchy sleeve that you can pull up to cover your face and neck) that was white with blue and black pattern, light colored tight fitting pants, dark colored boots

Date:  Friday, October 29, 2021

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, bridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

Bank Robbery

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Friday, October 29, 2021 at approximately 4:13 P.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1300 block of Portage Road for a report of a bank robbery.  Upon arrival on scene, officers found that the suspect fled the bank on foot.  It was reported that the male suspect entered the bank and demanded money.  An undisclosed amount of currency was taken during the robbery. 

No injuries were reported during this incident.  A K9 track was conducted but the suspect has not been located nor identified at this time.  The Criminal Investigation Division is continuing to investigate the incident. 

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Lt. Eric Reiber

Date:  October 20, 2021

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, BridgesR@KalamazooCity.org, (269) 762-2922

On October 20, 2021 at approximately 8:16 p.m. officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were conducting proactive patrols regarding citizen complaints of gun violence in the 100 block of W Stockbridge Ave. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver of the vehicle, a 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident, fled in his vehicle from Police at a high rate of speed. 

KDPS Officers saturated the area to find the suspect vehicle which was located near Washington Ave and Race Street.  The vehicle was found unoccupied and KDPS K9 Ozzy was used in an effort to locate the suspect. During the track K9 Ozzy located a loaded handgun with an extended magazine as well as additional evidence.

The driver was not located, however has been identified and criminal charges are being submitted against him to include but not limited to Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Fleeing & Eluding and other weapons offenses. 

Anyone having information regarding this incident or other crimes of violence are asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100

www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

By authority of: 

Sgt. John Khillah

Date:  Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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

Contact:  Captain Matt Elzinga, 337-8142

UPDATE

Kalamazoo, MI:  Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at approximately 1100 pm. Both lanes of Sprinkle road are now open for travel.

 

Road Closure

Kalamazoo, MI: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at approximately 1900 hours, Sprinkle Road between Kilgore and Covington is closed due to a car crash that knocked down power lines. Consumer’s Energy is on scene and working to get the power lines restored. Once the road is open for both lanes of travel and updated news release will be sent out. Please seek an alternate route of travel.

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

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