Kalamazoo, MI:
This Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Waldo Stadium, the Kalamazoo United Youth Football Association (KUYFA), a National Police Athletic League chapter, will be hosting a youth football jamboree from 12pm until 3pm. The youth participants will come from the Metro Kalamazoo area.

We would like to thank Western Michigan University and Head Football Coach Tim Lester for the generosity to use the football facilities.

Please come out and watch some great youth football on a big stage, where our future stars of tomorrow will be displaying their athletic talent.

Authority: Vernon Coakley, Assistant Chief
Operations/Community Outreach

Date: August 21, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Assistant Chief Vernon Coakley, 269 337-8270

Kalamazoo, MI:
On Sunday August 18, 2019 at approximately 02:43 am, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1500 block of N. Church for a report of a house on fire.

Public Safety Officers arrived on scene within minutes of the call and encountered heavy smoke conditions and onlookers reporting that a female may still be in house. Immediate search and rescue was initiated and the fire was observed in the basement. A second alarm was struck for additional manpower due to officers busy with calls for service citywide. A short time later, officers were advised that the female was not in the house. Fire attack teams were sent to the basement and quickly extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshall’s office.

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

By authority of: Lt. Scott Smith

Date: August 18, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:
On July 13, 2019 just after 7:00am KDPS was dispatched to the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Knollwood Ave for reports of two apartments that had been broken into. Two vehicles along with additional property were stolen. Investigating officers followed up on leads and eventually located one of the vehicles with two suspects inside it in the 400 block of N. Edwards. The location of the second stolen vehicle was determined after speaking to the suspects.
Both vehicles, as well as property stolen from inside the apartments, were returned to the rightful owners. The two adult suspects were arrested on multiple charges and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.
Along with recovering property belonging to these victims, additional property was also recovered that is believed to be evidence of additional theft crimes, not yet reported to police.
KDPS would like to remind residents and visitors to keep valuables out of site and out of vehicles. Also, always lock and secure property and homes. If any suspicious activity is observed, contact your local police agency.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8120, or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sergeant Daniel Chenier

Date: July 13, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 296-337-8120