Kalamazoo, MI:  On Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at approximately 10:49 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety received a report of a structure fire in the 1800-block of Elder Street. First arriving officers observed flames coming from the rear of the residence and immediately began fire suppression measures. The fire was extinguished quickly. Two residents were able to escape the rapidly evolving fire. After initial fire suppression was completed, officers were able to rescue two dogs from the home. At this time, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Sergeant Kyle Vosburg

Date:  July 3, 2019

Address:  150 East Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:  Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Tuesday, June 25th, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 900-block of James St., in reference to a subject who was stabbed. When officers arrived, they located the victim who reported a known subject stabbed him after a verbal altercation. The victim was transported to Bronson Hospital where he was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers located the suspect, who confessed to stabbing the victim. The suspect, a 40-year-old, Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for felonious assault.

Anyone have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100

Authority: Sgt. Ryan Preston

Date:  June 26, 2019

Address:  150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:  Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On June 22, 2019, Kalamazoo Public Safety’s Crime Reduction Team (CRT), which is part of the Community Outreach and Problem Solving Division (COPS), was made aware of numerous heroin overdoses that had taken place around the City of Kalamazoo in the matter of just a couple hours.

Collectively, the CRT and the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Operations Division identified the individual responsible for the delivery of heroin as well as the residence that was being utilized to distribute heroin to the citizens of Kalamazoo. Based on the investigation, a search warrant was drafted and signed by the 8th District Court.

At approximately 5:25 p.m., the CRT, with the assistance of the Operations Division, executed the search warrant in the 900-block of N Church St. Two individuals were located inside the residence and detained. A search of the residence revealed heroin packaged for sale, a digital scale, additional packaging material and other corroborating evidence regarding the intent to distribute narcotics.

A 42-year-old male, as well as a 35-year-old female, both Kalamazoo residents, were arrested for the possession with intent to deliver heroin. Both were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Since the execution of this search warrant, there have been no additional calls for service regarding heroin overdoses in the City of Kalamazoo. Citizens should be mindful that these substances can be and are often laced with additional harmful chemicals or substances which can cause an uptick in overdoses and even death.

The circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation. Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Justin Wonders

Date: June 22, 2019

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

Contact: Executive Lieutenant Mike Kelley, C.O.P.S. Division, 337-8880

Kalamazoo, MI:  The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like residents in low-lying areas as well as motorists to remain vigilant to potential flooding for the remainder of the weekend and into Monday. While flooding from this past Thursday’s rain has subsided, many of the swollen creeks continue to empty excess rainwater into the Kalamazoo River. Predictions are that the Kalamazoo River will rise to approximately 8 feet by Sunday evening. Flood stage is 9 feet. Additionally, forecasted rains for Sunday evening into Monday morning could create flood conditions in low areas and areas prone to flooding, including roadways.

KDPS in conjunction with Public Services are monitoring the river levels and potential rainfall. Should the need arise, updates on street closures and flood impacts will be released to local media outlets as well as being posted on the City of Kalamazoo webpage.

By authority of: Assistant Chief Jeff VanderWiere

Date: June 22, 2019

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Assistant Chief Jeff VanderWiere, Emergency Management, 337-8270