Kalamazoo, MI: 

On December 16, 2020, at approximately 5:15 PM, Kalamazoo Public Safety’s Crime Reduction Team (CRT) and the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET), both of which are part of the Community Outreach and Problem Solving Division (COPS), were conducting a surveillance operation in an effort to continually combat the significant increase in gun violence around the City of Kalamazoo.  This violence has been primarily attributed to gang/group feuds throughout areas of Kalamazoo.  Investigators observed three subjects known for their involvement in gun violence, occupying a vehicle on the north side of Kalamazoo. Both of these individuals were found to have outstanding felony warrants for their arrest.      

Surveillance was conducted and the vehicle/occupants were contacted in the 400 block of W. Michigan Ave.  During this contact, two males fled on foot and were apprehended after short foot pursuits.  Investigators located two (2) discarded firearms, both of which were fully loaded, as well as illegal narcotics and evidence of distribution.    

A 24-year-old male, as well as the two other Kalamazoo residents (22 and 23 years old), were arrested on their warrants as well as various drug and weapons violations.  All were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.  These cases will be reviewed by the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors Office.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

By authority of:  Sgt. Justin Wonders

Around 4:00 AM on November 15, 2020, a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officer conducted a vehicle stop for speeding on Douglas Ave. near North St.  The officer observed indications of narcotics in the vehicle.  K-9 Murphy responded and detected the presences of narcotics inside the vehicle.  A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted, and officers located a stolen firearm and suspected methamphetamine. 

A 17-year-old Kalamazoo resident and a 21-year-old resident were both arrested on charges of CCW, receiving and concealing stolen property and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine.  They were both lodged at KCSD Jail. 

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100

By authority of:  Sgt. John Resseguie

On October 28, 2020, at 12:30 PM, officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of shots fired in the 1300 block of Fox Ridge Dr. Officers arrived and discovered that bullets had been fired into an occupied apartment, coming within a foot of striking a child. The occupants were not the intended target of the shooting.

With the help of video surveillance and witness statements, officers were able to identify a suspect. Officers are currently attempting to locate the suspect, but no arrests have been made at this time. The case will be forwarded to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors Office for review.  

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-488-8911 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

Authority: Lt. Matt Schemenauer

Kalamazoo, MI : On September 24, 2020, at approximately 3:07p.m., the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of shots fired in the 1100 block of Lake St.  Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire while occupied. 

The victim was not injured during the incident but stated that the shots were fired after a verbal altercation.  The suspects were last seen leaving the area in a white SUV. Officers are actively attempting to identify the suspects.

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:  Sgt. Brian Reidenbach

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Monday, September 14, 2020^th at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1300 block of N Church St. for a report of a house fire.  When Public Safety officers arrived, smoke was observed coming from the eaves of the home. 

The occupants of the residence self-evacuated prior to Public Safety arriving on scene.  Public Safety officers entered the residence and located fire in a second floor bedroom and attic space.  Public Safety Officers were on scene for over an hour while bringing the fire under control.

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 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Lt. Matt Schemenauer