Kalamazoo, MI:  On September 18, 2018, at approximately 10:46 p.m., the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the 1600-block of Knollwood Ave. in reference to a home invasion which had just occurred. The resident was forced into his residence at gunpoint and several items were stolen. A short time later, a vehicle matching the description given by the victim was located near Grand Ave. and W Main St. During a short pursuit, two of the occupants fled the vehicle. The vehicle then continued to the area of Woodward Ave. and Mabel St. where a stop was conducted and the driver, a 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was taken into custody. Stolen property located in the vehicle was returned to the victims.

Over the course of the investigation, two additional 19-year-old Kalamazoo residents were identified as suspects, located, and arrested. Two firearms were also recovered; one of them reported as stolen.

Three suspects have been arrested and charges are being requested on two additional suspects. Charges include first degree home invasion, armed robbery, felony firearm, fleeing and eluding, unlawful imprisonment, conspiracy, aiding and abetting, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, larceny from a vehicle, and accessory after the fact.

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. Brian Reidenbach

Date:  September 19, 2018

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

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

Kalamazoo, Michigan:  On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at approximately 10:44 p.m., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety and the Michigan State Policeresponded to the 800-block of Woodbury Ave. regarding a subject that had been shot.  Officers in the area reported hearing gunshots, and moments later received a report of subject that had been shot.  Officers located a 21-year-old Kalamazoo resident with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.  The victim was transported to the hospital where he received medical treatment, and was released.

A subsequent investigation of this incident determined that the suspect had fired at the victim outside of the residence, and then fired additional rounds into the occupied residence.  The suspect has not been identified at the time of this report but theinvestigation is ongoing.

Authority:

Sgt. Bryan Martin

Date: May 3, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday April 22, 2018, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 800-block of Myers St. for a report of a house on fire with smoke and fire showing.

When firefighters arrived on scene, they found smoke and fire coming from the north side of the structure. A resident who appeared to be having difficulty breathing was located outside the residence. Firefighters were able to confirm that no other occupants were inside. The fire was brought under control in less than an hour. The resident was treated by paramedics and released at the scene.

The fire was investigated by the Fire Marshal’s Office, and a suspect was subsequently arrested for arson of a dwelling.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety strongly urges everyone to have a working fire extinguisher in your home as well as having working smoke detectors on each level of your home.

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

By authority of: Sgt. Ryan Preston

Date: April 23, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 337-8142

Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to a bank in the 3300-block of Gull Road for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers determined that a lone suspect had stolen an undisclosed amount of money and fled the bank on foot. No injuries were reported. The suspect has not been identified at this time, but the Criminal Investigation Division is continuing to investigate this incident.

The suspect is described as follows:

A male wearing a dark-colored mask, a grey hooded Nike sweatshirt with a neon green Nike swoosh, dark-colored pants, black Nike shoes with a white Nike swoosh, and carrying a black sling-style backpack.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 269-337-8139, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lieutenant Michael Skurski

Date: April 10, 2018
Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, March 16, 2018, at approximately 2:04 a.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the 700-block of Howard St. for reports of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers did not locate any victims, but did find evidence that a firearm had been discharged in the area.  A short time later, a victim arrived at Bronson Hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound.  The 33-year-old male victim could not provide any information about who had shot him.  He is currently listed in serious condition.

At this time there is no suspect information, but the investigation is ongoing.

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

By authority of: Lieutenant Michael Skurski

Date: March 16, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139