Date: 11/27/20

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

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Shots fired; one person injured.

Kalamazoo, MI:

On November 27th, 2020 at approximately 3:15 pm, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the 400 block of Reed Ave for a report of shots fired. As officers were checking the area, dispatch received a call from an area emergency room reporting that a victim had arrived. The victim, a 17 year old Kalamazoo man, said that he was sitting inside a parked car when he was suddenly struck by gunfire. The suspect left in an unknown direction. Based on the information provided by the victim, officers located the shooting scene, and recovered evidence of the crime. As of this time, the suspect has not been located or identified. The victim is being treated, and is in stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:

Sgt. Robert Holdwick

Date: 11.27.2020

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

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Shots fired into an Occupied Home

On 11.27.2020 at approximately 1446 hours Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1300 block of Bridge Street in reference to the report of multiple shots fired. It was further reported that a white vehicle that was involved in the shooting was seen leaving the immediate area. As officers arrived on scene several shell casings were located. Shortly thereafter it was learned that a residence in the immediate area had also been struck by gunfire.

Officers canvassed the area, and attempted to locate the involved vehicle, however no vehicle or suspects were located. While the residence was occupied with an adult and a toddler during the shooting, there were no injuries.

Anyone with information about this accident is encouraged to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 488.911. Silent observer (269) 343.2100, or email www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

Authority: Sgt. L. McMillon

Over the past two years, KDPS has experienced an increase in package theft calls for service during the holiday season. With the increase in online shopping, thousands of packages are delivered to homes throughout the season. Most packages are left unattended for several hours, leaving them vulnerable to being stolen.

Security and doorbell cameras are useful during an investigation but do not always deter the thefts from happening. Kalamazoo Public Safety encourages everyone to review the following suggestions that will help prevent them from becoming a victim of package theft.

• Sign up for delivery alerts/pick up packages immediately.
• Request packages be signed for.
• Request packages be delivered to neighbors or friends that will be home.
• If allowed, have packages delivered to work.
• Instruct the delivery company to place the package somewhere out of open view (behind a plant, seating, false wall, etc.).
• Utilize package delivery lockboxes that are approved by USPS and other delivery companies.
• Utilize ship to store options.

With so many residents ordering gifts and everyday items from online sources, this type of crime can affect everyone. In addition to public education, Kalamazoo Public Safety will be increasing neighborhood patrols and enforcement efforts throughout our communities.

The members of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to wish everyone a joyous and safe 2020 holiday season.

By authority of: Sgt. Nathan Garnaat

Date: November 02, 2020

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

Contact: Captain Matt Elzinga, 337-8142

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at approximately 11:50 pm, Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were dispatched to the 1800 block of E Main Street regarding the report of a man with a gun.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted a victim who had fled a home in the area. This individual advised police that they became involved in an altercation with a known person. The altercation was reported to have escalated and the suspect produced a firearm then fired it at the victim.

Officers responded to the home and secured it while applying for a search warrant. During this time, it was established that the suspect was still present in the home. The Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team and Crisis Negotiations team were called to assist. Several telephone contacts were made with the suspect who refused to exit the home.

After an approximate 6-hour standoff entry was made into the home and the suspect was arrested without further incident.

The suspect, a 37-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department Jail where he was lodged and is awaiting arraignment on several weapons and assault charges.

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

By authority of: Lt. Charles Treppa 12780

Date: September 17, 2020

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

Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

On 9-12-20, around 2:00 am, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the 900 block of N Westnedge Ave on a report of shots being fired. There, a 20 year old Kalamazoo female was located who was suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wounds. She was transported to a local hospital. During the investigation, a suspect was identified and arrested nearby. The firearm was also recovered as evidence.

A 24 year old Kalamazoo male was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on 4 felony weapon related offenses.

Anyone having information regarding this incident, or any other crimes in Kalamazoo, is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Sgt. Brian Cake

Date: September 13, 2020

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

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