Date:  January 13^th  2022

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

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

PRESS RELEASE

Multiple Stolen Vehicles Recovered

Kalamazoo, MI:

On January12th 2022, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to an incident in the 4400 block of S Westnedge Ave where a stolen pickup truck from Calhoun County was recovered.   On January 13^th around 2:00 am, Public Safety responded to the report of a crashed vehicle in the 400 block of W Kilgore that matched the description of another stolen vehicle.  The vehicle was confirmed as stolen from Calhoun County.  While setting up a police K9 search, a third stolen vehicle from Calhoun County was located in the 700 block of W Kilgore Ave that was running.

Upon contacting this vehicle, it fled, striking a KDPS police cruiser in the process.  A vehicle pursuit was initiated but later terminated as the suspect vehicle was disregarding traffic control devices making the risk to the general public too great.  The third stolen vehicle was soon after located near the intersection of Bryant and Portage Rd, unoccupied.  Another police K9 track was attempted but did not locate the suspect.

In total, three stolen vehicles from Calhoun County were located and recovered.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)337-8139 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Lieutenant Keaton Nielsen

Date:  January 13^th  2022

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

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

PRESS RELEASE

Vehicle into Building

Kalamazoo, MI:

On January13th 2022, around 12:30 am Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the report of a personal injury accident in the 3100 block of S Westnedge Ave.  The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, attempted to flee the area on foot but was quickly apprehended by Officers.

A mid-sized passenger vehicle was located having struck a business and penetrating through one of the walls.  The business was occupied at the time however there were no reported injuries.

A 26 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for the hit and run along with an alcohol related driving offense.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)337-8139 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Lieutenant Keaton Nielsen

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

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

PRESS RELEASE

Multiple Firearms Seized

Kalamazoo, MI:

On December 31^st 2021, at approximately 2230hrs Public Safety Officers responded to the area of Hawley St and W North St for the report of gun shots in the area.  Officers located a suspicious vehicle that they believed to be involved.  A traffic stop was conducted and during the subsequent investigation: two stolen firearms; distribution amounts of narcotics; and money affiliated with the narcotic sales were located and seized.

Two Kalamazoo residents were arrested on multiple felony charges and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Sheriff Department.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)337-8139 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Lieutenant Keaton Nielsen

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

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

Residential Structure Fire 1300 March St

Kalamazoo, MI:

On January 1^st 2022, at approximately 2:30am a Public Safety Officer observed smoke coming from the eaves of a residence in the 1300 block of March St.  A full fire response was dispatched while officers immediately evacuated the residents and a dog.

Active fire was located in the attic space and an aggressive interior fire attack quickly extinguished the fire.  Fire damage appeared limited to the attic and 2^nd floor of the structure.  There were no reported injuries for the residents or fire fighters during the call for service. 

The cause of the fire is unknown and currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant K. Nielsen 12635

Date:  12/21/21

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

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

Kalamazoo Resident Shot

Kalamazoo, Michigan: 

On Tuesday December 21^st 2021, just before 4:00pm Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the 100 block of E Bush St. for the report of a subject that had been shot.  Upon arrival, officers rendered aid to a 15 year old female who sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound.  The victim, a Kalamazoo resident, was taken to a local hospital for their injuries.

Officers are currently investigating this incident to determine what happened.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority:

Lt David Juday