Date:  Tuesday, August 31, 2021

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at approximately 2:50 P.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1600 blk of Knollwood Ave. for a report of a structure fire. When KDPS officers arrived, smoke was observed coming from the second-floor eave of the building.

KDPS officers were able to bring the fire under control within 10 minutes and are currently still on scene.  The fire was contained to one apartment which was unoccupied at the time of the fire.  No injuries occurred during this incident. 

The cause of the fire is not yet known and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

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

Date:  Saturday, July 24, 2021

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

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

Structure Fire

On Saturday, July 24, 2021 at approximately 12:36 P.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 900 blk of Davis St. for a report of a structure fire. When KDPS officers arrived, smoke was observed coming from the rear of the residence. 

KDPS officers were able to bring the fire under control within 10 minutes and are currently still on scene.  The structure was occupied, but the residents were able to self-evacuate.  No injuries occurred during this incident. 

The cause of the fire is not yet known and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to remind everyone to talk with family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year. 

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

Date:  Saturday, June 26, 2021

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

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

Homicide 1300 N. Rose St

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Saturday, June 26, 2021 at approximately 6:31 A.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1300 block of N. Rose St. for a report of a subject who had been struck by gunfire.

Officers arrived on scene and located a 33-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest.  Officers provided medical treatment and transferred care to EMS personnel.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

In partnership with the community, Kalamazoo Public Safety remains committed to effectively addressing gun violence and asks that anyone with information regarding this incident contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

By authority of: Lt. Eric Reiber

Date:  Saturday, June 19, 2021

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

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

Structure Fire

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at approximately 2:45 P.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 3800 blk of Oakland Dr. for a report of a structure fire. When KDPS officers arrived, heavy smoke was observed coming from the front of the residence.     

KDPS officers were able to bring the fire under control within 10 minutes and are currently still on scene.  The structure was occupied, but the residents were able to self-evacuate.  No injuries occurred during this incident. 

The cause of the fire is not yet known and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to remind everyone to talk with family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year. 

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

Date:  Friday, June 18, 2021

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

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

Subject struck by gunfire

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Friday, June 18, 2021 at approximately 3:38 P.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1500 block of Center St. for a report of a subject who had been struck by gunfire.

Officers arrived on scene and located a 29-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  Officers provided medical treatment and transferred care to EMS personnel.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition. 

This incident is currently under investigation and officers are working to positively identify the suspect. 

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