Date:  Thursday, August 4, 2022

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

Contact: Capt. Craig Habel, 269-337-8139

1 suspect in custody after pursuit of stolen auto

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Thursday, August 4, 2022, at approximately 2:32 A.M., a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer located a stolen vehicle that was occupied in the 600 block W Kilgore Rd.  When the officer attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, the driver fled in the vehicle and a pursuit was started.  During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle struck another motorist causing minor damage and then fled on foot.  A Kalamazoo Public Safety K9 unit responded to the scene and tracked the suspect.

The suspect, a 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was located during the Police K9 track and was arrested on various felony charges and lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail.  The driver of the vehicle that was struck was not injured.  A Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer suffered minor injuries from a dog bite that was in the stolen vehicle. The officer was treated and released at a local hospital. 

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, July 25, 2022

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

Contact: Capt. Craig Habel, 269-337-8139

2 people shot on Woodbury Street

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Monday, July 25, 2022, at approximately 11:12 P.M., 2 victims of gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital.  Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to investigate the shooting.  The scene of the shooting was found in the 800 block of Woodbury Street.

The victims, a 24-year-old Kalamazoo resident and a 44-year-old Kalamazoo resident, were treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and listed in stable condition.  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:  Saturday, July 23, 2022

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

Contact: Capt. Craig Habel, 269-337-8139

9 people shot at large party

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Saturday, July 23, 2022, at approximately 2:13 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1300 block of N Church Street for reports of several shots fired and several people hit by gunfire.  Upon officers’ arrival, 2 victims of gunshots were located with non-life-threatening injuries.  7 more victims from gunshots arrived at local hospitals suffering from non-life-threatening injuries from this location.

All 9 victims are Kalamazoo residents and were treated at local hospitals and listed in stable condition.  No suspects have been identified at this time and the incident is under investigation.  During the investigation, it appears prior to the shooting there was a large party.

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:  Thursday, June 9, 2022

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

Contact: Capt. Craig Habel, 269-337-8139

16-year-old struck by gunfire

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 8:59 P.M, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Interfaith Blvd for a report of a subject shot.  Upon officers’ arrival, they located the victim who was suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.   

The 16-year-old, Kalamazoo resident, was treated at a  local hospital for his injury.  The victim was not cooperative in the investigation.

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, May 7, 2022

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, HabelC@KalamazooCity.org, (269) 337-8139

Traffic stop leads to seizure of two firearms and narcotics

On Saturday, May 7, 2022, at approximately 10:37 p.m. officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of N Church Street.  During the traffic stop, the driver was arrested on a valid warrant.  Upon further investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of illegal narcotics.  During a search of the vehicle, two loaded handguns were found.     

Two 36-year-old Kalamazoo residents were arrested on multiple weapons offenses and narcotics related charges.  Both Kalamazoo residents are lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail awaiting arraignment.  

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