Date:  Saturday, February 5, 2022

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

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

20-year-old struck by gunfire

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Saturday, February 5, 2022, at approximately 8:01 P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 400 block of Clinton Ave for a possible shooting.  Upon officers’ arrival, they located a vehicle that was unoccupied with several bullet holes.  While investigating the incident, a victim from the vehicle arrived at a local hospital with several gunshot wounds.

The victim, a 20-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.  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:  Thursday, January 27, 2022

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

Contact: Capt. Craig Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, (269) 337-8139

Structure Fire

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, at approximately 4:15 A.M., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to 1100 block of Reed Ave for a report of a porch fire.  Upon officer’s arrival, heavy smoke and fire was seen coming from the porch.  The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes.  No injuries were reported.

The Kalamazoo Public Safety Fire Marshall is investigating the incident.

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, January 26, 2022  

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

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

74-year-old struck by gunfire

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at approximately 11.36 P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1400 block of Krom Ave for a report of a shooting.  A 74-year-old, Kalamazoo resident, had arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound and advised he had been shot in the 1400 block of Krom Ave.  The victim was treated at the hospital and is listed in critical 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:  Sunday, January 16, 2022  

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

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

41-year-old struck by gunfire

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Sunday, January 16, 2022, at approximately 1:29 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1000 block of Interfaith Blvd for a report of a shooting.  Upon officer’s arrival, they located a 41-year-old male who had been struck multiple times by gunfire.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition.  No suspects have been arrested.

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, January 15, 2022

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

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

Update: Police Impersonator

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Saturday, January 15, 2022, the suspect and suspect vehicle were located with the help of citizens.  Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety thanks the assistance of all those who called in tips about this incident.

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

Police Impersonator

JANUARY 15, 2022 BY ERIC REIBER

Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022

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

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

On Friday, January 14, 2022 at approximately 6:00 P.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were made aware of an individual impersonating a police officer. The suspect conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Portage Rd near Palmer St.

KDPS officers are currently investigating the incident and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual.

Officers have determined that the suspect was at the scene of an earlier traffic crash on that same day. Attached is a picture from the Officers Body Worn Camera at the scene of the traffic crash. This photograph is of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect is an unknown white male and the vehicle is believed to be a dark colored Chevy Equinox.

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