BUSINESS DISTRICT FIRE

Kalamazoo, MI:

On September 28, 2018 at 10:56 a.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to a structure fire in the 400 block of E Michigan Ave. Upon arrival, officers found heavy smoke and fire on the roof of the building. The fire was eventually contained and extinguished. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. There were no reported injuries.

During the fire suppression efforts, a portion of E Michigan Ave and Pitcher St were closed. However, both roadways are now open. Businesses located at 401 E Michigan Ave remains closed.

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. David Moran

Date: Friday, September 28, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120

Hit and Run Accident – Vehicle into House

Kalamazoo, MI:

On September 12, 2018, just before 3:00 pm, KDPS Officers were on patrol when they heard a collision in the area of W North St and N Church St. Officers immediately responded to investigate and located a vehicle that had struck another and then drove into an occupied residence. The driver of the at-fault vehicle fled the scene on foot prior to officers’ arrival. Fortunately, no one was injured. The residence did sustain significant damage as did the other vehicle that was struck.

Witnesses described the driver as a black male in his 20’s wearing a blue shirt and dark pants. It was reported that he had dreadlocks that were pulled back.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sergeant Daniel Chenier

Date: September 12, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Matt Huber , Operations Division, 296-337-8994

AMNESTY DAY

Kalamazoo, MI

The City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Kalamazoo County 8th District Court, Kalamazoo County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney and Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department will host an Amnesty Day at the 8th District Court (227 W. Michigan Ave). Rev. Nathan Dannison, of the First Congregational Church (located at 345 West Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI. 49007) has donated space in his church for sanctuary and court prescreening on September 14, 2018, from 1p.m.-5p.m. The court will close its doors at 6:00 p.m. Citizens of Kalamazoo will have the opportunity to address outstanding low-level nonviolent misdemeanor warrants and charges with the goal of preventing incarceration. Once participants have addressed their pending warrants and/or charges they will be directed to Bronson Park where social services agencies and other organizations will be available to assist in addressing some of the participants’ quality of life issues. The court and prosecutors cannot promise that every case will be completed that day, but in those cases that cannot be accommodated participants will be provided a future court date.

Additionally, Michigan Works has volunteered to organize various employers looking to interview interested participants for potential employment opportunities.

For prescreening at First Congregational Church, please use the main entrance on the Michigan Ave., the rear entrance is currently under construction. If you already have a scheduled arraignment, or other Court date, Amnesty Day is not for you. This day is for individuals that have outstanding low-level nonviolent misdemeanor warrants only. Criminal defense attorneys will be available to offer counsel to participants throughout the entire process.

Authority: Vernon Coakley, Assistant Chief

Operations/Community Outreach

Date: September 10, 2018

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

Contact: Assistant Chief Vernon Coakley, 269 337-8270

CITIZEN ROBBED AT GUN POINT

Kalamazoo, MI: On 9-05-18 at approximately 3: 09pm KDPS Officers responded to the 4500 Blk of Forest Hills Ln in reference to a 56 year old Kalamazoo resident being robbed at gun point by two unknown individuals.

The resident was in the parking lot of the Forest Hills Townhomes complex when he was approached at gunpoint by a male. The male suspect robbed the victim of cash and other personnel items. The male suspect then was picked up by a female driver and drove out of the complex. A description of the suspect and vehicle is provided below.

The following suspect description was obtained:

Suspect #1: White or Hispanic male in his twenties, 510, thin build. He was last seen wearing a blue Yankees baseball hat, dark colored t-shirt, shorts and had tattoos on his left arm.

Suspect #2: African American female in her mid to late twenties, long black braided hair with burgundy tint.

Suspect Vehicle: Older boxy style four door passenger car grey in color.

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

Authority of Sgt. Scott VanderEnde

Date: September 5th, 2018

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

Contact: Acting Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Tuesday September 4th 2018, at approximately 4:52p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers were dispatched to the area of Edwards St. and Parson St. in reference to reports of shots fired. The caller provided a good description of the suspect and last known direction of travel. Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect. After a brief foot pursuit the suspect was taken into custody. The pistol was recovered in the vicinity where the suspect was taken into custody.

A 25 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, reckless discharge of a firearm and resisting and obstructing a police officer. The suspect was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

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. Eric Reiber

Date: Tuesday, September 04, 2018

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

Contact: Executive LT Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8120