Date:  Wednesday, July 14th, 2021

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

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

Assault with a Firearm

Kalamazoo, MI: 

On Wednesday, July 14^th, 2021 at approximately 3:48 p.m., Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of an assault with a firearm in the 4300 blk of Stadium Dr.

Officers spoke with employees at the local restaurant and found that a patron was not happy with the service provided and got into a verbal argument with employees. The argument quickly escalated when the patron presented and pointed a firearm at the employees. During the incident an infant and toddler were present but are currently safe with family members. No citizens were injured.

The suspect, a 21-year-old male from Kalamazoo has been arrested for the assault and weapons charges.

 Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Operations Division at (269) 337-8142 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

By authority of: Lt. David Juday

Date:  Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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

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

Motorist dies in traffic crash

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at approximately 9:21 P.M, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 4400 block of S Westnedge Ave for a report of a single motor vehicle crash into a pole.  Upon officer’s arrival they located the crash and found the driver to be unresponsive.  Lifesaving efforts were started by Public Safety Officers. 

The driver, a 59-year-old, Kalamazoo resident, was transported to a local hospital.  He was pronounced dead a short time later.  It does not appear alcohol or speed was a factor in the crash.  The victim appears to have had a medical condition while driving which caused the crash.

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

By authority of: 

Lt. Scott Miller

Date:  Saturday, June 5, 2021

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

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

Vehicle wanted in question about Florence shooting located

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

Update:

On Saturday, June 5, 2021,  Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety located the vehicle that was wanted in question with last night shooting.  The vehicle does not appear to be involved with the shooting.  Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to thank the citizens of Kalamazoo in all the help that was received in locating this vehicle.    

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

By authority of: 

Lt. Scott Miller

Date:  Friday, June 4, 2021

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

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

14-year-old struck by gunfire

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Friday, June 4, 2021, at approximately 6:58 P.M, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 700 block of Florence St for a report of a shooting.  Upon officer’s arrival, they did not locate a shooting victim and began to investigate. 

While officers were on scene, a shooting victim arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound from this incident.  The victim, a 14-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was treated at the hospital and is listed in stable condition.  It appears the victim was hit by a stray bullet while sitting on a porch holding an infant.  No suspects have been identified.

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

By authority of: 

Lt. Scott Miller

Date:  Monday, May 31, 2021

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

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

Traffic stop leads to seizure of Firearm

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Monday, May 31, 2021, at approximately 1:00 A.M., a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the 500 block of Ada Street.  When the officer went to contact the occupants of the vehicle the passenger quickly exited the vehicle telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle.

The passenger, ID as a 22-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for various weapon offenses after a gun was discovered.  The driver was not charged and was released on scene. 

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

By authority of: 

Lt. Scott Miller