Kalamazoo, MI:  On August 26, 2019, at approximately 11:36 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers were dispatched to the 500-block of Elizabeth Street, for the report of a subject who had been shot. Public Safety officers located the scene, but the 57-year-old victim had been transported to the hospital by a private vehicle.

The investigation is in its early stages at this point, and there is limited suspect information. The victim is currently in stable condition.

Public Safety encourages anyone with information regarding this investigation 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: Sergeant Tim Millard

Date: August 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 August 16, 2019, at approximately 3:52 p.m., KDPS Officers responded to the 1000-block of Washington Ave regarding a subject shot. KDPS Officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition.

KDPS Officers were able to quickly identify the suspect and secured a residence in the 900-block of Washington Ave. From this investigation, the suspect was arrested and the weapon used was recovered. The suspect a 26-year-old Kalamazoo resident was lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail on Felony Assault Charges.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-488-8911, the Criminal Investigation Division at 269-337-8139, or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

Authority of Lt. Scott VanderEnde

Date: August 16, 2019

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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

Kalamazoo, MI: On August 16, 2019, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the 4100 block of Portage Street regarding the report of a bank robbery. Upon arrival the suspect had fled the area.

Witnesses reported that a black female around 40 years of age entered the bank wearing a mask and gloves. The female approached staff and requested that money be placed in a bag. A weapon was not implied or observed.

A K9 track was attempted however the suspect was not located.

Please see the attached photograph for identification purposes.

Kalamazoo Public Safety Patrol, Criminal Investigations Division, and Forensic Lab are working to identify the suspect in this case.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8139, or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100

By authority of: Sergeant Charles Treppa

Date: August 16, 2019

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

Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

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