Date:  Sunday, November 14, 2021

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

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

Vehicle Crash

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Sunday, November 14, 2021, at approximately 12:16 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 2100 block of Portage Street for a report of a single motor vehicle crash into a telephone pole. Upon officer’s arrival, a lone occupant was located inside the severely damaged vehicle.

Life saving efforts were performed on the 23-year-old passenger, a Kalamazoo resident.  She was transported to a local hospital and is listed in serious condition. 

The crash is currently under 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, November 6, 2021

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

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

Gun seized during traffic stop

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at approximately 1:18 A.M, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers were on a directed patrol in the 600 block of E Michigan Ave due to recent weapon and drug violations in that area.  During the directed patrol, an officer observed a subject with a handgun enter a vehicle and drive away. 

A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and during the investigation the handgun was located.  A 26-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.    

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, November 4, 2021 2021

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

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

Home invasion suspects arrested with gun and drugs

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Thursday, November 4, 2021, at approximately 8:36 P.M, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were on a directed patrol in the 1400 block of Oak St due to an increase of larcenies and stolen vehicles in the neighborhood by juveniles.  During that time, a Kalamazoo Public Safety Sergeant observed two juveniles walk up to what appeared to be an unoccupied home.  The juveniles began to attempt to break into the home but were quickly scared off by a resident who was home. 

Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers had surrounded the home to take the suspects into custody during their attempt to break into that home.  When the suspects attempted to flee on foot, officers arrested both suspects in the yard of that home. 

The suspects have been identified as a 12-year-old Kalamazoo resident and a 14-year-old Kalamazoo resident.  A stolen handgun, illegal drugs, and a large amount of cash were recovered from the suspects.  Both suspects were lodged at Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home on various felony charges.

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:  Wednesday, November 3, 2021  

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

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

Pedestrian hit by vehicle

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at approximately 8:27 P.M, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1300 block of Fraternity Village Dr for a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. 

Upon officer’s arrival, they located a 19-year-old female who had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway with severe injuries.  Life saving measures were performed by officers and the victim was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.  The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. 

The accident is under 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:  Sunday, October 24, 2021  

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

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

23-year-old struck by gunfire

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, at approximately 1:56 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1300 block of James Street for a report of a shooting.  The victim, a 23-year-old, Kalamazoo resident, had arrived at a local hospital suffering from several gunshot wounds. He is listed in stable condition.

The suspect is unknown currently. 

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