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

On September 12^th, 2020, at approximately 2:30 PM, officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a subject who had been shot in the 1100 block of James St. Officers quickly arrived on scene and learned that both the suspect and victim had fled the scene. Officers canvassed the area and spoke with several witnesses. Officers located several shell casings from two different caliber firearm.

While on scene, a 17-year-old Kalamazoo man arrived at Bronson Hospital with a non-life threatening gun shot wound. Currently there is no suspect information. Officers will remain in the area in hopes of preventing any further gun violence. 

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

On August 26th, 2020 at 7:53 am, officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1300 block of E Vine St in reference to reports of a man assaulting a male and female with a baseball bat and a large machete. Officers quickly arrived on scene and secured the area. The suspect fled the scene on foot moments before the officers arrived.

Unfortunately for the suspect, Sgt. Kelly Pittelkow and her partner, K9 Norman, were in the area and responded to the scene.  Sgt. Pittelkow deployed K9 Norman, who immediately began to track the suspect through heavily wooded conditions. After tracking the suspect for over 20 minutes, K9 Norman located the suspect, who was taken into custody without further incident.

The suspect, a 41 year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested for two counts of Felonious Domestic Assault. The suspect was also arrested on two outstanding arrest warrants for Domestic Assault 3^rd Offense and Theft of a Motor Vehicle. The suspect was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.  This 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 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at approximately 6:00 am, officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a shooting in the 400 block of Oak St. Officers arrived and located a male victim that had sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his leg. Officers also located a female that had been the victim of a sexual assault that occurred prior to the shooting by the same suspect.

During the investigation, officers recovered over 15 spent shell casings and evidence from the sexual assault. With the help of evidence collected at the scene and witness statements, offices were able to identify and arrest the suspect a short time later.

The suspect is a 36-year-old Kalamazoo man. The suspect was arrested on several felony charges including Criminal Sexual Assault and Assault with Intent to Murder. The case will be forwarded to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Both victims received medical treatment.

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