Date:  Sept 12^th, 2021

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

Contact:  CPT Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

PRESS RELEASE

Multiple Firearms Seized

Kalamazoo, MI:

On September 12^th 2021 Kalamazoo Public Safety Responded to the 2000 block of S Burdick St for the report of gunshots.  During the arrest of an involved party of the investigation, a loaded gun fell from his person.  A subsequent search of other involved vehicles found 2 additional handguns. 

All 3 firearms were seized from the investigation and the suspect arrested on multiple felony charges.

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:  Sept 12^th, 2021

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

Contact:  CPT Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

PRESS RELEASE

Police vehicle struck during pursuit

Kalamazoo, MI:

On September 11^th 2021 Kalamazoo Public Safety engaged in a vehicle pursuit after a stolen car from Chicago attempted to strike a Western Michigan University police officer.  During the pursuit the suspect vehicle had a collision with the lead Public Safety cruiser.  After the collision the driver fled on foot while two other occupants of the vehicle were detained regarding the investigation.  The suspect driver was identified however, after a K9 track, was not located.

Neither the occupants of the stolen vehicle or the involved Public Safety Officer suffered any injuries from the collision.  Due to the nature of the investigation and the location of the incident, Kendall Ave was shut down from Howard St to W Main St for approximately 40 minutes. 

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: Thursday, September 03, 2021

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

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

Capsized boat rescue

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday September 2^nd, Public Safety responded to the 4100 block of Katydid Ln for a boat that had capsized in Lake Hill N’ Brook.  It was reported that 3 people were in the water and not able to make to it shore.  The situation was complicated in that it was nightfall and there was no ambient light in the area to help locate the victims.  Local residents assisted in finding the individuals who were approximately 75ft from the shore, clinging to a downed tree.

Officers utilized a throw rope and another flotation device to pull the three victims to shore.  There were no other medical concerns once the victims were out of the water.

Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to remind and encourage any person engaged in activities in a boat to wear a properly fitted flotation device.

Authority: Lieutenant K. Nielsen

Date: Sunday, August 22, 2021

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

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

Residential Structure Fire 1200 East Alcott

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at approximately 05:30 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to reports of a fire in the 1200 block of East Alcott.

Officers arrived at the home to discover flames coming from a second story window. Fire suppression efforts began immediately, and the fire was brought under control in about twenty minutes.

The occupants of the home evacuated prior to the arrival of officers. 

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fire.

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

Date:  August 22^nd, 2021

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

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

PRESS RELEASE

Fatal Motorcycle Accident

Kalamazoo, MI:

On August 22^nd, 2021 at approximately 1:00AM Kalamazoo Public Safety responded with Ross-Augusta Fire for the report of a motorcycle accident near the intersection of G Ave and 38^th St. near Augusta.  Upon arrival the operator of the motorcycle was determined to be deceased. 

The name of the victim is not being released at this time pending notification to family.  Kalamazoo Public Safety along with the Ross-August Fire Department and Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department extends its condolences to the family for this tragic loss.

The cause of the accident is not known and is currently being investigated.  Residents are asked to avoid the area at this time.

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