Kalamazoo, Michigan: On Saturday, May 25, 2019, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers investigating suspicious activity in the 1500-block of Fox Ridge Dr. made contact with three subjects in a vehicle. During the subsequent investigation, a stolen, loaded .45 caliber handgun, and suspected crack cocaine and MDMA (Ecstasy) were seized. A 30-year-old Kalamazoo resident and two 22-year-old Kalamazoo residents were arrested and charged with crimes including carrying a concealed weapon, receiving and concealing stolen property, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession with intent to distribute MDMA.

Later in the evening, at approximately 10:54 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 800-block of Riverview Dr. for the report of shots fired. Officers stopped a vehicle identified as being involved and discovered three loaded 9mm handguns in the vehicle, including one that had been reported as stolen. A 36-year-old Kalamazoo resident and a 33-year-old Kalamazoo resident were arrested and charged with crimes including carrying a concealed weapon, receiving and concealing stolen property, and felony firearm.

Another suspect was located at a nearby residence, and a stolen, loaded .45 caliber handgun was recovered. This 24-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, receiving and concealing stolen property, and felony firearm.

No citizens, officers or suspects were injured during either of these incidents.

By authority of: Lieutenant Michael Skurski

Date: May 25, 2019

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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

Kalamazoo, MI: On April 8, 2019, at 10:27 p.m., Public Safety Officers responded to a business in the 800-block of S. Burdick St. for a report of an armed robbery. The clerk reported a suspect pointed a black handgun at him and demanded cash. The suspect then grabbed the entire cash register and fled the business.

The suspect is described as a black male with a medium build. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and white Nike shoes. He also had an orange mask on. The suspect fled on foot southbound from the store. A K-9 track was done, and based on the results it is believed the suspect entered a getaway vehicle.

This incident is still under investigation and Public Safety is asking anyone with information to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100, kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt Richard McCall

Date: April 8, 2019

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, April 04, 2019, at approximately 9 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a structure fire in the 700-block of Academy. Public Safety Officers arrived and encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions throughout the home. Interior search and rescue attempts were made despite the heavy fire conditions. The structure was quickly deemed unsafe for interior firefighting leading to a defensive attack from the exterior.

The structure contained at least nine apartments. One occupant was injured and transported to a local hospital. Red Cross was contacted and responded to assist the displaced residents. The structure was heavily damaged. Firefighters are still on scene and are continuing with fire suppression efforts. This investigation is in the preliminary stages and will be headed by the Fire Marshal.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-488-8911 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Ryan Preston

Date: April 5, 2019

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

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