Kalamazoo, MI:  On January 20, 2020, at around 5:30pm Kalamazoo Public Safety officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of E. Cork St regarding a Domestic Assault that occurred. During the investigation it was determined that the suspect in the case fled the scene on foot.   

PSO Corstange and K9 Ozzy arrived on scene to track the suspect. After tracking through several yards and going over numerous fences the suspect was located hiding in the backyard of a house in the 3600 block of Lincolnshire Blvd.  Subsequently, the suspect was arrested for Domestic Assault, Resisting and Obstructing Officers, and for two outstanding warrants. This suspect was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail. This case will be forwarded to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors office for review.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Sgt. McMillon  

On Sunday, January 12^th at approximately 9:37 a.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the 700 block of Forest 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.  The fire was quickly extinguished.

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: Sgt. Eric Reiber

Kalamazoo, MI: On Saturday January 11^th at 1:30 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 4400 block of Lilac Ln in reference to a request for medical help. The caller was uncooperative with the 911 dispatcher’s questions. During the 911 call, dispatchers heard statements of possible violence occurring at the location. Officers quickly arrived and observed a male, wearing only underwear, running west on Lilac Ln. Officers attempted to stop the suspect, but he fled on foot from officers. The suspect then ran into traffic on Drake Rd, causing vehicles to stop in order to avoid hitting him. The suspect forced his way into a stopped vehicle and carjacked the vehicle. The suspect assaulted the female driver and forced her to drive him away from the scene. The victim was forced to drive a short distance before she decided to pull the vehicle into a parking lot to locate help. Officers followed the vehicle into the parking lot and took the suspect into custody without further incident. The victim received minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital.

The suspect, a 33 year old Kalamazoo man was arrested for Carjacking and Resisting & Obstructing Arrest. The case will be forwarded to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors Office for review.

Public Safety encourages anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com. 

By authority of: Lieutenant Matt Schemenauer

Kalamazoo Public Safety has seen an increase in stolen vehicles over the past few weeks. Most of these vehicles have been stolen while left running and unlocked to “warm up” in their owner’s driveway. KDPS would like to share some helpful tips to protect your vehicle from theft:

1. Never leave your vehicle running unattended

2. Lock your doors and leave windows up

3. Don’t leave valuables where easily visible

4. Park in secure, well-lit areas

Kalamazoo Public Safety reminds citizens to practice good crime prevention techniques. Public Safety encourages anyone with information regarding these investigations to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-488-8911, Silent Observer at 269-343- 2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Lt. Matt Schemenauer

On November 9, 2019 at approximately 8:15 AM the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a house fire in the 1000 block of N Pitcher St in the City of Kalamazoo. The caller advised that the rear of the home appeared to be on fire. Upon arrival, public safety officers observed flames coming from a second story bedroom. Officers were able to safely evacuate the occupants of the home.  The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the second story bedroom. The Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance to the displaced occupants. While on scene, a family member was transported to the hospital for an unrelated medical issue. No one was injured during this incident.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 337-8120 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100

By authority of:  Lt. Matt Schemenauer